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Seb Toombs
Mar 15 2021 ()
3 min read
Are floats in CSS dead? Should we still use them? What did we use them for? Find out my take on whether CSS float should be used for layouts any more.
Seb Toombs
Mar 14 2021 ()
2 min read
Call and Apply methods in javascript are a great way to invoke a method with a given this value, and arguments. Remembering the difference can be tricky, use this cheat sheet!
Seb Toombs
Sep 25 2020 ()
5 min read
ES6 introduced arrow functions to the JavaScript landscape. The arrow function is extremely useful, but can't be used everywhere. Find out the key differences between arrow functions and regular functions and when to use each.
Seb Toombs
Sep 23 2020 ()
3 min read
Want to build a killer Woocommerce theme with Sage 9? Enable Woocommerce support in Sage 9 with Blade templates.
Seb Toombs
May 13 2020 ()
3 min read
Getting related posts using Gatsby can be a little tricky at build time. Doing it in the browser might get slow. Luckily we can create a schema customisation to generate automatic related posts at build time!
Seb Toombs
May 5 2020 ()
2 min read
Array_splice in PHP with an associative array? Find out how with this quick tip!
Seb Toombs
Apr 16 2020 ()
5 min read
Learn how to convert a React class component over to a React function component, with these quick steps. If you've got an older codebase, or you'd like to try the power of React hooks in your code, function components can be a great way to do it. Plus function components are less boilerplate and nicer to read!
Seb Toombs
Apr 4 2020 ()
7 min read
Fetching remote data in React components can get a little messy. Learn how to use custom hooks to make data fetching a little bit easier.
Seb Toombs
Mar 26 2020 ()
5 min read
You've heard of React's hooks, but did you know you can roll your own? Find out how to make custom React hooks.
Seb Toombs
Mar 25 2020 ()
4 min read
Sick of typing relative import paths? Learn how to import javascript or typescript modules with absolute paths in webpack & VSCode and be more productive.
Seb Toombs
Mar 23 2020 ()
6 min read
Listening to DOM events in React can quickly get messy. Luckily, custom React hooks can easily 'Reactify' our DOM events.
Seb Toombs
Mar 22 2020 ()
5 min read
Event throttling, what on Earth is it, how does it work, and why do you care? Find out what event throttling is and why you might need it in your javascript app.
Seb Toombs
Oct 21 2019 ()
1 min read
Need to add scripts or styles to your admin backend for your plugin or theme feature? Find out how to do it properly with a few simple lines.
Seb Toombs
Oct 21 2019 ()
2 min read
Ever needed to add custom data to a Ninja Forms submission? The post id it was submitted on, some client side metric or analytical data? This quick snippet will let you do it!
Seb Toombs
Oct 21 2019 ()
2 min read
Every good plugin settings page needs tabs, right? Well it turns out its very easy to add your own Wordpress plugin settings tabs. Read on
Seb Toombs
Aug 6 2019 ()
4 min read
Did you know the bundled version of jQuery in Wordpress is REALLY old? jQuery 1.12.4 is what comes with Wordpress and it has security vulnerabilities galore. Update your Wordpress site with modern jQuery and keep it secure and fast!
Seb Toombs
Mar 18 2019 ()
4 min read
Pages and posts make up most of the Wordpress experience .Wordpress posts are the most basic content type available in Wordpress. Almost all important data is stored as a Wordpress post. Learn how to categorise your data.
Seb Toombs
Feb 24 2019 ()
2 min read
Wondering what is Node.js or what is NPM? Node.js enables developers to build server side apps in Javascript. Node is commonly used for Web Applications, REST APIs and more.
Seb Toombs
Feb 19 2019 ()
12 min read
Nobody likes a slow website, or missing out on visitors or conversions. Find out how to build a faster website with our 6 ways to speed up Wordpress.
Seb Toombs
Feb 19 2019 ()
6 min read
The internet needs to be fast. Users and search engines expect pages to load instantly. A CDN is a great way to help speed up your site.
Seb Toombs
Feb 17 2019 ()
11 min read
How to use and get started with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) in Wordpress, and create custom themes. Turn Wordpress into a proper CMS.
Seb Toombs
Jan 23 2019 ()
7 min read
There are lots of plugins available to help develop a Wordpress site. We've put together a list of our top 10 in 2020 to help you build better with Wordpress.