Back end-less back end
Want to try this for my gradebook which runs on a quick node.js express server. http://hood.ie/intro/
Experiments
Sass maps for color families
First time using Sass maps. Trying to easily create lots of css classes for a particular color. Line 2 defines the keys and colors. Line 9 This mixin loops through and outputs the actual css. line 19 finally calls the mixin.
Thoughts: comparing skills, contributions
2 thoughts. On comparing skills Someone can always do things better than me and I must learn to have the confidence to accept that. Acceptance means not being reckless and stubborn about my position but also not being frozen and submissive to the status quo. On contributions For years I’ve struggled with my thoughts on …
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Git repo on remote server
I’m beginning to really love git. However, I’m still a newbie especially when it comes to scalable architecture. How do I deploy my files onto my shared server using git? Steps Be able to SSH into your server without asking for a password Verify or create a public RSA key (on your machine) This is …
Today’s experiment: Parallax scrolling
Codepen link
Completed: Loading layer animation
Pottery Fall 2012
Just got my bowls back from firing. I think they turned out pretty well for being my second class! I love the two-tone yellow-orange. Note to self: Floating red + yellow !
On WebSQL, mobile programming
Been experimenting with Phonegap, but I’ve run into some major struggles with WebSQL and specifically the craziness of clear tutorials/documentation on it. I spent over an hour not knowing why AUTO_INCREMENT wasn’t working before learning that the WebSQL version of that function is AUTOINCREMENT (one word). FYI, there’s several versions of SQL, so search for your specific …
Picking a CSS framework.
I really like the 960gs, but I want to make an adaptive site. So I’ve been on the hunt for a css framework that includes 2 things: a set of media queries, a set of grid classes. It’s been frustrating since many of the frameworks seems to have one but not the other. Read on for my process…
New Portfolio site
Working on a new personal site design. I decided against wordpress since it takes too long for me to go through and update all the templates to my wishes. One of the new things I’m trying is responsive design and CSS3. Try resizing the window… New homepage (work in progress)