The Developers' Den
The Developers' Den is our editorial corner where we empty our developer hearts: the (often hard) realities of the "developer life", best practices, the evolving tech landscape, and more. Now and then, we'll also share our own experience: frameworks and tools we use, workflows we adopt, challenges of marketing to developers, etc. We'll be writing pieces we hope both help the community and trigger relevant discussions.
Creating a Nuxt PWA for Québec City Citizens
Learn how one developer created a bilingual Nuxt PWA for all citizens of the City of Québec.
Getting Started with WordPress Static Site Generators
WordPress & Jamstack can be united to surprising results. Read this complete guide to getting started with WordPress static site generators!
The Jamstack Goes Full-Stack: RedwoodJS Framework Tutorial
RedwoodJS is a new framework for Jamstack applications. Read this post to learn why you should care about it and how to get started. Live demo & GitHub repo included!
Snipcart vs. Gumroad Review: Comparing E-Commerce Alternatives
In this Snipcart vs. Gumroad review, we compare both e-commerce alternatives: pricing, benefits, features, etc. Read this to find the best e-commerce solution for you.
Why E-Commerce and CMS Should Be Separated
In this editorial post, we talk about one essential truth for our product: the important separation between CMS and e-commerce.
16 JavaScript Podcasts to Listen to in 2020
Discover the best JavaScript podcasts we found in 2020. This list contains podcast ratings, descriptions, sample episodes, and quick links to subscribe to the shows. Happy listening!
Pick the Best Static Site Generator for your 2020 Projects
What’s the best static site generator in 2020? Read this guide on top current SSGs with tips for picking the right one for your project.
New to JAMstack? Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
JAMstack beginner? Start here. We cover basics, how to get started, and how to sell it to clients. Bonus: a curated list of JAMstack resources.
Craft a Custom E-Commerce Website with Laravel [Tutorial & Live Demo]
What does Laravel have to offer when it comes to e-commerce? In this tutorial, we show how to build a Laravel website and integrate a custom shopping cart. Live demo & GitHub repo included!
How Vue Components Work (& How They Simplify Frontend Dev)
In this post, we explore Vue components through useful examples and explain why they’re essential to Vue devs. Components make you more efficient, start learning with this tutorial!
React & SEO: Crafting Next.js SPAs Optimized for Google
Discover the many ways in which Next.js can help you give an SEO boost to React-powered single-page applications. Introduction to SPA SEO with a step-by-step Next.js tutorial.
A Serverless Function Example: Why & How to Get Started
Why did serverless functions become an integral part of modern web development? This post goes through the basics and the best use cases. Bonus: a live serverless app example!
Vue PWA: A Progressive Web Application Example With Nuxt
Building a Vue PWA can have massive benefits for your business. Read this article to learn how to create your own progressive web app today!
Figma Tutorial: How (and Why) To Use It For Your Next Project
Read this Figma tutorial to learn how to use Figma to simplify the workflow for your entire team, from developer to designer!
Static Site Search Made Easy (with Hugo Tutorial)
Creating static site search functions can be complicated. Read this post to learn how to easily integrate a killer search bar into any static site.
PWA for E-Commerce: Benefits & Live Gatsby Demo
Is a PWA any good for e-commerce? We walk you through the basics & benefits of progressive web applications—and even build a quick Gatsby PWA store. Code snippets, live demo & GitHub repo all included!
E-Commerce for React Developers [w/ Gatsby Tutorial]
Thinking of using React for e-commerce? Start here. We cover the framework's pros/cons + React-powered e-commerce solutions. Also included: full tutorial on how to build a Gatsby-powered store!
Reasons Why JavaScript is Omnipresent in Modern Development
What’s the JS fuss all about nowadays? Find out why JavaScript has become so important for modern web development and what are the benefits of learning it.
Using Node.js Express to Quickly Build a GraphQL Server
GraphQL & Node.js can be used to craft more performant and maintainable servers. In this tutorial, we use Node.js Express to show you how to do this, fast.
Rails Isn’t Dead, Not Even Close. 6 Rails Advantages Keeping It Alive
Is Ruby on Rails dead? Nope. Here are 6 Rails advantages proving it. We’ll even show you how to get started learning!