Sublime Text is, no doubt, one of the most powerful text editors out there. The number of satisfied users attests to that. If you explore it, you will eventually see how beautifully its powerful features are hidden behind a simple and elegant interface. If you have been using Sublime Text for some time, now is the time to upgrade your arsenal with new ammunition. I'll be taking you through some of my favorite tips and tricks. Knowing them might just unleash your hidden powers as a programmer to the world.The post Shortcuts And Tips For Improving Your Productivity With Sublime Text appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

For those of us who experiment with CSS, it's an exciting time. The advent of CSS Grid and Flexbox have opened up a whole new world of page layout possibilities.... The post This Just In: Excellent News and Magazine CSS Layouts appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

We returned to our home in Freiburg for the 2019 SmashingConf, and brought all the SmashingConf fun with us. We've wrapped up the event in this post, including links to the video of all of the presentations, so you can relive what you enjoyed — or share in something of what you missed. 'Smashing' in Lego, built by our attendees. (Photo credit: Drew McLellan) The Presentations Day 1 Day 2 Workshops Side Activities Morning Run Jam Session Planetarium, Cable Car and Photo Walk The Presentations The main focus of the conference is the speakers and the presentations they bring.

Without the right poster mockup to showcase your work professionally, your poster design doesn’t have the chance to stand out from the crowd. It’s often easy to overlook the way you present and showcase your designs! That’s why it’s worth investing in a set of useful mockup templates. If you're working on a poster design […]

Making code that is agnostic of the CMS or framework has several benefits. For instance, through its new content editor Gutenberg, WordPress enables to code components which can be used for other CMSs and frameworks too, such as for Drupal and for Laravel. However, Gutenberg's emphasis on re-utilization of code is focused on the client-side code of the component (JavaScript and CSS); concerning the component's backend code (such as the provision of APIs that feed data to the component) there is no pre-established consideration.

When discussing a potential project with a client, have you ever broken out into a cold sweat? Perhaps your sudden bout of stress wasn't quite so outwardly visible - but... The post Is That Project Over Your Head? Not So Fast... appeared first on Speckyboy Web Design Magazine.

Ready to finally tackle that website project you've been putting off? This is the year to get that site designed and published! Whether it’s a simple blog or something more complex, all you need to get started are a few great tools. Here, we've rounded up a selection of new, innovative resources to help you […]

Uncode is a new WordPress theme that has quickly become a ThemeForest Top Seller. At first glance, Uncode may not appear to be much different than most themes. If you look closely however, you will see how it significantly differs... The post Taking a Closer Look at Uncode, a Top-Selling Creative Multiuse Theme appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Creating cartoon characters in Adobe Illustrator is always lots of fun! You don’t even need great drawing skills. Making illustrations out of basic shapes not only simplifies the process, it also produces a stylised appearance that adds to the cute factor. In today’s tutorial I’ll take you through the step by step process of creating […] The post How To Create a Cute Dinosaur Character in Adobe Illustrator appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

The web design marketplace has never been more flooded with choices for consumers. Whether we're competing with other talented designers or DIY services that promise the moon (all for one... The post Convincing Clients to Invest in a Custom Website appeared first on Speckyboy Web Design Magazine.