Category: Reviews
Book Review and Giveaway: The Modern Web by Peter Gasston
It’s no secret that front end development carries quite a load when it comes to technologies you’re responsible for. When you look at a cumulative list it’s almost daunting to think about it as something you’d want to focus on in your career. The Modern Web aims to fill a gap currently present in presenting modern front end approaches we should all know about.
Posted: June 09, 2013
JavaScript Rocks! Book Review
As part of a focus on refining my JavaScript skill set, I’ve flagged a number of books I’ve had on my shelf literally for years waiting to be read. My goal here is to first and foremost regroup on the basics, the foundational knowledge I feel I need to take on the more advanced projects […]
Posted: May 06, 2013
WordPress 3 for Business Bloggers Book Review & Giveaway
I’ve been playing catch-up on the stack of books I’ve been meaning to read, and I’ve just completed reading WordPress 3 for Business Bloggers by Paul Thewlis. It might not seem like a title that would jump off the shelf for you or I, but I was intrigued by the title for the sake of my clients.
Posted: February 20, 2012
WordPress 3 Ultimate Security Book Review
I recently read WordPress 3 Ultimate Security by Olly Connelly and I’m impressed. At nearly 400 pages, the book is overflowing with lots of information on an unwieldy subject that (rightly) keeps some people away from unmanaged hosting. If you’re interested in keeping your WordPress sites as secure as possible, this book might be for you.
Posted: January 30, 2012
Book Review: Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS (SMACSS)
With the focus being on the latest and greatest CSS3 snippet to replicate something we’ve done with images for years, it’s rare to read a solid discussion on the fundamentals of CSS. It was completely refreshing to read just that in Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS (SMACSS) by Jonathan Snook.
Posted: January 09, 2012
Book Review: Internet Marketing with WordPress
I’ve just finished reading Internet Marketing with WordPress by David Mercer. The book, like a number of Packt books I’ve read lately, takes a more abstract approach to its title. The majority of the information is useful aside from the niche (in this case, WordPress) and only becomes restricted to it periodically.
Posted: December 31, 2011
Master Mobile Web Apps with jQuery Mobile – Book Review and Giveaway
I’ve just finished Master Mobile Web Apps with jQuery Mobile by Matt Doyle and am very impressed. If you’ve been looking for a great introduction to all things jQuery Mobile, this is a great way to go. I’m also running a giveaway of two copies of the book, good luck!
Posted: September 26, 2011
WordPress 3 Search Engine Optimization Book Review and Giveaway
WordPress does a great job at facilitating SEO, but you still need a strategy should it be an arena of focus. I’ve just finished reading WordPress 3 Search Engine Optimization by Michael David and not only will it either refresh your memory or teach you a few things, it acts as a great guide for sharing knowledge with your clients.
Posted: July 18, 2011
WordPress 3 Complete Book Review and Giveaway
I’ve just read my first book on WordPress. WordPress 3 Complete is a great resource for developers new to WordPress who are comfortable with front end development and are looking for a solid introduction to WordPress, themes, plugins, and administration.
Posted: May 30, 2011
CSS3 for Web Designers Book Review and Giveaway
CSS3 for Web Designers is the latest publication from A Book Apart. Written by Dan Cederholm, I’m extensively impressed with this book, and I think it’s a terrific introduction and overview to all (for today’s intents and purposes) that is CSS3.
Posted: November 28, 2010