What we need in modern frontend development is modularity, reusability, and maintainability. This is possible thanks to tools and technologies. But what should we choose when there are just too many out there?
Create modular WordPress themes using Advanced Custom Fields. With this approach you can easily speed-up development time and make your clients happy. Modularity will take your projects to the next level.
We all know software can get pretty complex and it can be tremendously hard to become productive in new codebase. If only something could help you make sense out of this mess. Fortunately, the code is not just a text...
Websites based on Responsive Web Design aren't everything that business has to think about - but when you get to know the standard of Progressive Web Apps, you will understand that RWD is only the beginning.
In this post, I am using the term “SSL certificate”, even though technically today the SSL protocol is being replaced by the new and more secure TSL. I do that because one, the term “SSL certificate” is still more broadly used, and two, writing “SSL/TSL certificates” more than a dozen times harms the reading experience...
Are native apps invincible? Not that long ago, the way to create engaging user experiences for smartphone and tablet users was coding native apps. It was only natural - after all, native apps were designed to be used specifically on mobile and tablet devices. It seemed impossible that anything should ever replace the native app....
Nowadays, we hear the word "token" a lot, but few people actually know what that is and why some companies and people choose to work with tokens. So, in this article, I would like to quickly explain what it is and how it is related to authentication and show you it’s key benefits. What is...
The upcoming “revolution”, regarding Gutenberg Editor in WordPress has become a major talking point between Chop-Chop and our partnering agencies.
It's understandable that every manager or business owner considers the pros and cons of every employment these days. Some competencies might seem necessarily available between the company’s staff, some we can - or we should - outsource. What are the advantages of B2B contracts, when hiring coding agency? Or, should it be better to have an own web development team?
People often assume that a WordPress site is a static 'thing', which is not true. WordPress site is "living" and getting it is not like buying a piece of furniture, but more like keeping a dog. Let's explore what it means to have a WordPress site with its pros and cons.
If someone told me a few years ago that I would become a programmer, I wouldn’t believe them. My journey to become a front-end web developer began with a desire for making a change.
WordPress site speed matters. Speed maters! Being a millennial means "I want things quickly". And I want them right now. If your website loads too slowly, I’m on your competitor's page already. That's just the way it is.
It's not enough to have your WordPress site secure. No matter how safe it is, there's still a high necessity of doing backups.
Coding email templates is not as straightforward as coding a website. However, by keeping in mind these few dos and don'ts, you'll be able to design new exciting email templates.
There's more than one way to write a design brief. But if you provide a well-thought out project brief to an award-winning crew, you'll be on track to put your future site on the blockbuster list.
Imagine somebody building their business on a WordPress e-commerce site, finding customers, paying for the SEO, adding a multitude of products to the database and not making sure that their website is secure.
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) has become a standard in modern web development, giving smooth and dynamic feel to user interactions. We have all seen this - most probably the most common and typical example is a “load more” button showing new content without actually reloading the page.
Gamification, that is applying game principles and elements in non-game contexts, has been quite a thing for some time in the web design and UX industry, and most probably it's here to stay. Even those of us who are not regular gamers can spot certain patterns and methods and use them successfully in creative projects.
Nowadays a significant number of people surf the Web using tablets or smartphones. Responsive websites have become the standard, not only to provide a higher level of user comfort, but also to improve SEO.