Bootstrap ALL the Things?

Bootstrap ALL the Things?

Bootstrap is a CSS framework that serves as a starting point for your website or web-application’s user interface styling. It has become very popular now, being the #1 trending repository on Github.com as of August 20, 2013. It is definitely a great asset, but should...
Word Processing in HTML

Word Processing in HTML

I know a lot of people who hate word processors. For us web developers, we know how to optimally structure a web page and how to effectively apply cascading styles, so why can’t we ditch the word processor and simply use HTML? With the power of HTML, CSS3, and some...

Instagram Photo Styles with CSS

Those cool retro filters aren’t just for cameras and image editors anymore… By coupling FilterEffects and a few simple image overlays, we’re able to achieve some pretty cool effects similar to those produced by camera apps, such as Instagram. Be...
Enter Foundation 4

Enter Foundation 4

My plan for this blog post was to introduce my preferred "front-end framework", Zurb Foundation. But then the folks over at Zurb saw fit to sabotage my effort by releasing a new version of Foundation. Can you believe the nerve? So instead I’ll just...
Oh, drop downs, you cheeky little things!

Oh, drop downs, you cheeky little things!

Why is it? Form elements are fully customizable using simple CSS styling except <select> drop downs. Oh sure, you can tweak colors, sizes, fonts, etc. but I’m talking about overriding the native controls and really making them your own. Of course, you can use...