30 Web Development Best Practices for Beginners

There is a lot to learn as a web developer. For starters, the syntax of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and how these fundamental web languages work together. However, on top of that you need to learn how to code well: how to use the web technologies like a professional, to create efficient, maintainable, and scalable… Continue reading 30 Web Development Best Practices for Beginners

How to Create a Simple Web-Based Chat Application

In this tutorial we will be creating a simple web-based chat application with PHP and jQuery. This sort of utility would be perfect for a live support system for your website. Otherwise, learn how to build one yourself in this tutorial. This tutorial was updated recently to make improvements in the chat app.  Introduction The… Continue reading How to Create a Simple Web-Based Chat Application

How to Develop a WordPress Theme from the Ground Up

Having your website is one thing. But developing a WordPress theme is another. Why? It’s because your site’s theme is the one which brings personality to your site. Not to mention, a WordPress theme optimized for performance like the ones seen here at Colorlib is what differentiates you from your competitors. It is what defines you… Continue reading How to Develop a WordPress Theme from the Ground Up

How to Develop a Processwire Theme

In this beginner’s tutorial you’ll learn about creating your own ProcessWire CMS themes. We’ll create a super simple site, covering templates, fields, theme structure and PHP variables. Don’t forget to get up to speed by following the first of our tutorials How to Install and Setup ProcessWire CMS. Where to Find Your ProcessWire Theme Unlike other CMSs like… Continue reading How to Develop a Processwire Theme

Creating an iOS-like Home Screen with CoffeeScript

Today we are going to create an iOS-like home screen using CoffeeScript – a new JavaScript based language, and the jQuery library. CoffeScript has a clean syntax that lies somewhere in between Ruby and Python. If you haven’t used any of them, don’t worry – it is not required. However you will need to be… Continue reading Creating an iOS-like Home Screen with CoffeeScript