davidamariuz – Learning Journal

Parallax Universe

For this journal entry, I will share a resource found on Github for a simple parallax scrolling effect nearly identical to the examples shown in this week’s lecture. The difference here is that it uses Javascript and jQuery.

Example of responsive design

I was trying to figure out what to post about this week when I came across a great example of responsive web design via Abduzeedo. This project comes from Thought & Found, an agency based in Australia, and the website is for KGM: an electrical contractor.

Shoddy first drafts

For anyone looking to improve their writing, I recommend picking up a copy of “Bird by Bird.” Anne Lamott gives some of the most helpful advice for writers and students of life I have ever read.

Grid game

The best thing about grids is the endless possibilities to create two-dimensional layouts. The drawback is that it takes practice and time to learn. Luckily I saw someone mention the CSS Grid Garden in one of the discussion board threads and decided to check it out.

A series of folders

Former Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens famously described the Internet as a “series of tubes” in a speech opposing net neutrality. His statement was an example of politicians who have the power to make important decisions about our current means of communication yet fail to understand it.

The metaphor is not the perfect illustration of what the Internet’s architecture looks like, but what might be a better comparison?

The ‘golden rule’ of nesting

In light of the future resume assignment I wanted to review some best practices for the nesting order of HTML elements. Keeping track of where tags begin and end can be challenging, but having a clearer understanding of nesting helps.