Build your own CSS framework in order to have a concise CSS library to match your needs and your style. Use LESS to allow for variable changes.
Read More7mWhy it’s a good idea to roll your own CSS Framework (and why I did it)
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Kirby CMS with Bootstrap 3.0 WIP
Dive into Kirby CMS and build your blog theme with the help of a UI framework Bootstrap and its pre-release WIP version Bootstrap 3.0
Read More23mBuild A Stacey Flat-File CMS Template
I’ve reviewed and created a Zurb Foundation Theme for Kirby CMS. Well, it’s time to go to the cheaper (free) alternative called Stacey. Stacey works on the same principles as Kirby in that it’s a flat-file CMS that’s super-easy to work with.
Read More11mIf It Exists, There Is A Twitter Bootstrap Version of It
Bootstrap is used for just about everything. Hell, the topic of bootstrap brings me most of my traffic! It’s hot, it’s still somewhat new, and it’s also a source of controversy. Well, here’s my thing. It’s a great tool, but not only for rapid creation of prototypes, it’s a great tool to layout a foundation for your site. In this article, we’ll be exploring all of the places that Twitter Bootstrap has become integrated.
Read More3mHow To Build A Blog With Kirby CMS and Zurb Foundation
In my last blog post, I showed everyone how to create a simple theme for Kirby CMS with Zurb Foundation. Today, I’ll show you how to run a blog with this snazzy setup. If you downloaded my theme last time, you’ll be able to follow along directly. Otherwise, pick up a copy on github and follow along.
Read More9mKirby CMS Theme: From Start to Zurb Foundation
I will be walking you through a quick Kirby CMS installation and setup and then quick kirby cms theme creation with Zurb Foundation. Zurb, being a great company that recently acquired Forrst, and is hoping to revive the community. Zurb Foundation being their tool which rivals Twitter’s Bootstrap on every front. They even have their own icon font!
Read More16mHow To Start Being A Web Developer (Quickly)
Big questions that’s often asked on a variety of forums. “What can I do to become a developer?” The question has puzzled many and often yields a list of books (that no one other than the poster has/will read), list of websites (that are WAY too advanced), and a battle over languages and definitions. Very pointless.
Read More10mHow-To with RavenDB and DataTables.Net
Use the Jquery DataTables.net plugin along with RavenDB to display and sort through a multitude of data
Read More14mHow To Build & Customize Your Own Bootstrap Theme
Build and customize your own bootstrap theme to create a clean new UI on top of familiar elements created the same HTML and CSS you’re used to
Read More15mCustomize Twitter Bootstrap To Not Look Bootstrap-y
LEASE, if you do use Bootstrap for just about everything be courteous to your audience and change up some of the basic variables so it doesn’t look all the same! I just tested a really cool app and was SO disappointed that it used bootstrap. I’m sick of seeing the same damn buttons. I’m sick of seeing that same damn toolbar up top. It’s driving me crazy.
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