I've started looking at React again, and one of the concepts that was new to me was the virtual DOM. React isn't the only JavaScript framework to make use of a virtual DOM though. The idea is pretty neat: JS can make changes directly to the DOM, but that can be pretty slow, instead the … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (53!)
Bi-Weekly Learning Update (52!)
Whether working alone, or as part of a team, wireframes are an important part of the development process. I've been working on some wireframes for new features on an existing project, so I used this opportunity to learn a bit more about them! What are they? Wireframes are usually fairly low-fidelity representations of how a … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (52!)
Bi-Weekly Learning Update (51!)
It took a little longer than expected, but I finished the Complete Ruby on Rails Developer Course on Udemy. Full disclosure though: I did not complete the optional final project. Through the course, I completed three rails projects, and I would definitely recommend the course to anyone starting out with rails as it guides you … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (51!)
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My laptop's a few years old now, and while it's still in good nick, I do need to start thinking about some upgrades. My wireless adaptor in particular needed an upgrade and the easy solution was to get a USB adaptor. Because I use Ubuntu as my primary operating system, what could've been resolved in … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (50!)