How to Use Adobe Illustrator Files in Figma

In this quick tip I’m going to show you how to get an Adobe Illustrator file into Figma, without needing Adobe Illustrator. How to Open an Adobe Illustrator File in Figma Let’s say you have some icons, such as the example we’re using here, Flat Books Icons on Envato Elements: Flat Books Icons You’ll notice… Continue reading How to Use Adobe Illustrator Files in Figma

25 Top-Notch AdSense-Optimized Themes For Higher Ad Earnings

No matter how many new ad networks enter the market, it’s almost next to impossible for them to outrank Google AdSense as the best ad network in the world. Many bloggers and internet marketers from all over the globe use it as their primary income source. The number of website owners is growing swiftly with… Continue reading 25 Top-Notch AdSense-Optimized Themes For Higher Ad Earnings

5 Must Have Tools for All Freelancers

The opportunity for freelancers to make money in any number of fields is greater than it ever has been. Nearly anyone, with skills they already have, can make a living from home by freelancing. Rather than creating departments and hiring employees, hundreds of companies are using freelancers instead to get the work they need done… Continue reading 5 Must Have Tools for All Freelancers

Easier React Native Development With Expo

With Expo, developers can create React Native apps without going through the hassle of installing and configuring software dependencies such as Android Studio, Xcode, or all the other tools which are needed to develop and run a React Native app. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a simple memory game… Continue reading Easier React Native Development With Expo

JWT Authentication in Django

This tutorial will give an introduction to JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and how to implement JWT authentication in Django. What Is JWT? JWT is an encoded JSON string that is passed in headers to authenticate requests. It is usually obtained by hashing JSON data with a secret key. This means that the server doesn’t need… Continue reading JWT Authentication in Django

Bookshop With React & Redux II: Async Requests With Thunks

Previously, we got ourselves started with React with Redux fundamentals and touched all the core concepts of Redux including Actions, Reducers and Stores. We also had a look at the features of React-Redux library including connect and Provider. What we can do now is move further to complexity and reality by fleshing out the application… Continue reading Bookshop With React & Redux II: Async Requests With Thunks

Build a Custom Photo Widget for Your Desktop with Node.js

The first thing I do on any new device is customize the home screen. This has been a tradition of mine since my first non-DOS computer, when I used my Mario Paint manual to help me make some Legend of Zelda pixel art in MS Paint, and set it as the Desktop wallpaper. Now that… Continue reading Build a Custom Photo Widget for Your Desktop with Node.js

Top New WordPress Themes of 2016

2016 is already and off and running. It’s time to take action!  Are you wanting to kickstart your business and launch a new website? Or is your current site falling behind and in need of a fresh design reboot? It would take some heavy lifting to design a WordPress theme on your own. It’s a… Continue reading Top New WordPress Themes of 2016

10+ New Sketch Plugins to Improve Your Design Workflow

It’s been over a year since I wrote this article in which I showed you how to extend Sketch through plugins and different resources. The Sketch community continues to grow and during recent months it’s given us tons of new and interesting ways to make our daily job even easier. Let me share with you a… Continue reading 10+ New Sketch Plugins to Improve Your Design Workflow