theme.json in a classic WordPress theme: what it’s good for
You don't need a block theme to benefit from theme.json. In a classic theme it gives you one palette, consistent presets and a tidier editor.
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Why I’m learning the MERN stack as a frontend developer
After more than a decade on the frontend, I’m learning MongoDB, Express and Node.js. Here is why, and what I’m focusing on.
What a WordPress developer should know before starting with Next.js
Coming from PHP themes, Next.js feels familiar in some places and very different in others. The concepts worth understanding first.
Debugging cross-browser layout bugs without guesswork
When a layout breaks in one browser only, a calm, repeatable process beats trial and error. Here is mine.
Git branching habits that keep agency projects calm
Small branches, clear commits and a short review checklist. The Git habits that make team projects easier to work on.
Escaping output in WordPress themes: the short version
Escape late, escape for the context you are printing into. A quick reference for the functions I use every day.
Responsive images in WordPress: srcset, sizes and lazy loading
WordPress generates responsive image markup for you, but the sizes attribute and loading priority still need your attention.
A practical accessibility checklist for every frontend build
Accessibility is easier to build in than to retrofit. These are the checks I run on every page before calling it done.
Mobile-first CSS that stays maintainable
Mobile-first is more than a media query direction. A few habits that keep responsive stylesheets small and predictable.