May 29, 2020 — Factories are a faster way to create new database records., A fixture is a state of a set or collection of objects that serve as a baseline for running tests, and a serializer is responsible for transforming the response. In this second part of the Mirage JS Deep Dive series, Kelvin Omereshone will be looking at Mirage JS’ Factories, Fixtures, and Serializers. You’ll see how they enable rapid API mocking using Mirage. Read more…

May 29, 2020 — User research helps companies make higher quality software faster and more cost-effectively. However, there can sometimes be resistance to the up-front costs of running UX studies. In this article, Steve Bromley will equip you with some of the tools you will need to run the right kind of research study. This helps a research team run high quality, reliable studies that have a real impact on design and product decisions. Read more…

May 28, 2020 — Pug is a template engine that allows you to write cleaner templates with less repetition. In Angular, you can use Pug to write component templates and improve a project’s development workflow. In this article, Zara Cooper In will cover how you — as an Angular developer — can use Pug to write better templates more efficiently. You’ll learn how to install Pug in your Angular apps and transition existing apps that use HTML to use Pug. Read more…

May 27, 2020 — Our industry tends to place a lot of focus on how, often at the expense of why. An equivalent experience is one that has been deliberately conceived of and built to be able to be used by the widest possible range of people. To create an equivalent experience, you must understand all the different ways people interact with technology, as well as common barriers they experience. Once you have a common understanding established, Eric Bailey will then discuss how to go about implementing equivalent experiences for common accessibility-related issues. Read more…

May 26, 2020 — A desk is an essential piece of equipment for a web designer. Without it, you’d end up working from wobbly tables at cafes or staring down at your lap all day — uncomfortable options, to say the least. Then again, your desk could also cause you discomfort if you sit in it the wrong way or for too long. Rather than feeling like your desk is a torture device, Suzanne Scacca shares some pointers for enjoying the time you spend there. Read more…

May 26, 2020 — Axios is a promise-based HTTP client that works in the browser and Node.js environment or, in simpler terms, it is a tool for making requests in client-side applications and Node.js environment. In this tutorial, Timi Omoyeni will learn how to make a request in our Nuxt.js applications using the Axios module. You will also learn how to use the ayncData and fetch methods to fetch data on the server-side using Axios and the differences between the two methods. Finally, you will learn how to add authentication to our application using the Auth module. Read more…

May 25, 2020 — Tailwind is a popular utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level class names to web developers. It does not have any JavaScript and works well with existing frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, Ember, and others. Whilst this is positive, it can be confusing for new developers to understand how to integrate Tailwind in their applications. In this article, Tilo Mitra will explore ways to build reusable React components using Tailwind. Read more…

May 22, 2020 — Great logo design can do incredible things for the company behind it. Set the tone for the brand. Improve memorability. Help users emotionally connect to the brand. Create consistency between all marketing channels. Set it apart from the competition. But as a web designer, do you know how to tackle the lofty request of logo design when a client brings it to you? Read more…

May 22, 2020 — These days, product companies seem more interested in refining interfaces and simplifying user experiences. In this ninth issue of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explain how studying the work of Max Huber — one of the less well known but most distinguished Swiss designers — will teach you how to turn mundane subjects into exciting visual communication. Read more…

May 21, 2020 — In this article, Kelvin Omereshone introduces you to machines, an open standard for JavaScript functions. At the end of this article, you should be familiar with what machines are and how to implement them. There is no special prerequisite for this article. If you can write a JavaScript function, then you’ll be able to follow along. With all that said, let’s dive in. Read more…