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Do You Exclusively Use <code>webkit</code> Prefixes?

Do You Exclusively Use webkit Prefixes?

Jeffrey Way on Feb 10th 2012 with 72 comments

You’ve undoubtedly read about the vendor prefix web development drama of the week. If not, the W3C mailing lists have been on fire ever since it was discussed (and essentially announced) that Microsoft, Opera, and Firefox will begin to adopt and style webkit-prefixed properties. One of the reasons behind this decision is that we developers aren’t being responsible when coding our stylesheets; we’re applying too many webkit-specific properties, without considering other browsers.

Upon hearing this, I was left thinking to myself: is this really true?

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Should You Learn CoffeeScript?

Should You Learn CoffeeScript?

Jeffrey Way on Dec 14th 2011 with 49 comments

I’d imagine that I represent a large portion of the web development community. I’m very intrigued by CoffeeScript; I’ve even learned the syntax and used it in a few demos. However, I haven’t yet taken the plunge and used it in a real project. It comes down to this one question for me: is CoffeeScript something that is truly worth investing time and effort into learning?

I wasn’t sure, so I compiled a list of frequently asked questions (along with a few of my own), and asked some masters in the industry – on both sides of the fence – for their advice.

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Why Many Developers Hate ASP.NET… and Why They’re Wrong

Why Many Developers Hate ASP.NET… and Why They’re Wrong

Jeremy McPeak on Nov 29th 2011 with 248 comments

Few platforms draw the same amount of ire as ASP.NET (or .NET in general) from the development community. While there are certainly valid criticisms of the platform (what platform doesn’t?), the majority of negativity comes from those who haven’t spent any time with .NET. Those developers typically rely on misconceptions or flat out hatred to base their opinion, and they do a disservice to others looking to learn a new technology and to the platform itself. So, let’s examine these excuses and add a dose of reality on why you shouldn’t listen to the rabble and give ASP.NET a try.

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Are jQuery Users Fools?

Are jQuery Users Fools?

Jeffrey Way on Nov 27th 2011 with 198 comments

We should get this out into the open. There seems to be a commonly held belief that jQuery users are ignorant, and, more often than not, designers. Where did this come from, and is it true?

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Are TextMate and Coda Yesterday’s Editors?

Are TextMate and Coda Yesterday’s Editors?

Jeffrey Way on Oct 26th 2011 with 162 comments

Based on the title alone, many of you might cry, “blasphemy.” TextMate particularly has been a cornerstone for Mac-based web developers for years and years. However, things change, and, recently, better editors, like Sublime Text 2, have surfaced. With TextMate 2 and Coda 2 on the near horizon, can they compete, or are they too late to the next inning? The editor wars have begun.

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Do You Suffer From the Dunning-Kruger Effect?

Do You Suffer From the Dunning-Kruger Effect?

Jeffrey Way on Oct 12th 2011 with 51 comments

Charles Darwin once noted, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” We all know the modern man to whom Darwin refers: the unemployed “musician” who must inform all new acquaintences that he is, in fact, a musician (multiple times). The XHTML and jQuery “expert,” who uses XHTML as a selling point.

And if you don’t know this guy, maybe you are him!

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Is Conference Pricing Out of Control?

Is Conference Pricing Out of Control?

Jeffrey Way on Sep 13th 2011 with 86 comments

You’ve surely experienced the letdown of registering for a conference, only to find that it costs $1,000 (or more) to attend (not including travel expenses). Isn’t that a bit extreme for two days worth of training? Then again, is that the only way the conference organizers can cover the high cost of planning such an event? Let’s see…

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The Burden of File Synchronization

The Burden of File Synchronization

Jeffrey Way on Sep 6th 2011 with 72 comments

First world problem alert! If you have the luxury of using two computers for your day-to-day coding – for example, a desktop for the office, and a laptop for home – you’ve likely found yourself complaining (or cursing) when your files aren’t syncing correctly.

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An Introvert Reflects on his First Presentation

An Introvert Reflects on his First Presentation

Jeffrey Way on Jun 12th 2011 with 41 comments

“You’re all set to go up in twenty minutes,” the organizer tells me. I quickly flash to myself in front of hundreds of people – frozen, and consumed by anxiety – having completely forgotten what I’m supposed to speak about next. Will that actually happen? Wait a minute; will I make it happen by worrying about it right now? “Hey,” I silently scream to myself. “Stop freaking out!”

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The Things Internet Explorer Got Right

The Things Internet Explorer Got Right

Jeremy McPeak on Mar 14th 2011 with 117 comments

It’s the browser that everyone loves to hate—sometimes justifiably so. What was once the most innovative browser became the thorn in every front-end developer’s side. Amidst the turmoil and complaints today’s developers throw at Internet Explorer, what’s often not heard is how Microsoft changed the face of not only front-end development, but web development as a whole.

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