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We’ve been working on a few projects with fairly complex navigation systems here at House of Giants. Different user types need to see different parts of an application and are separate in what they can see based on the role that they’re assigned. As these applications grow these navigation systems can become unwieldy. We’ve developed a system that we think works pretty well.

Hitting the ground running as a startup is tough. With a million things to do and no time to do them, it’s crucial to prioritize User Experience (UX) design from the get-go. Great UX design isnt an afterthought; its a necessity for any startup aiming to stand out and thrive.

Building a business is hard as hell. It is even harder when you refuse to assimilate to the traditional bullshit that your industry has succumb to. This is how I am trying to build House of Giants without selling my soul

SEO was always one of those things that made me cringe every time I heard the phrase. I always envisioned cramming keywords into content just for the sake of their existence on the page. Endlessly looping phrases like “Denver web development” or “WordPress Development Denver web dev” are unnatural and meaningless. This practice inevitably left site visitors with information that didn’t convey anything useful.

Dive into the debate between traditional WordPress and the sleek realm of Headless CMS. We discuss the realities of plugin overload, the quest for the perfect theme, and the allure of unparalleled speed and flexibility. Whether you are team WordPress or curious about going headless, this guide is your roadmap to making an informed decision for your next web project.

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech, where the next big thing is always around the corner, its easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of hard skills and technical prowess. But what about the qualities that dont show up in a GitHub repo or a portfolio website?

Which syntax highlighting plugin reigns supreme for NextJS & Markdown? Is it PrismJS with its customizable might, or does Highlight.js steal the throne with ease of use? Perhaps, the dark horse, CSS-in-JS, offers more than meets the eye? 🤔💡

If you haven’t heard already, Apple made some interesting moves in response to some upcoming legislation in the EU. Specifically, the latest iOS beta introduced some changes that prevented existing PWAs (progressive web applications) from leveraging features like the [Push API], which allows developers to send native-like push notifications to devices from their website or web application. You can read more about Apple’s initial decision, and their more recent retraction of that decision.

Explore the labyrinth of technology choices facing today’s web visionaries and creators. This guide illuminates the path to strategic decision-making in web development, blending technical mastery with a little ✨ magic ✨ to empower visionaries and builders alike. Unravel the secrets to making informed, impactful tech selections that shape the digital future.

It’s no secret that when people hear “WordPress” these days they kind of cringe. WordPress has been around for so long, and has gone through so many iterations and updates, that some aspects of its checkered past stick around in peoples minds. Usually this includes thoughts of infinite outdated plugins, a carnal fear of updating anything, and a site that chugs under the weight of a theme that was built in 2005, or purchased from Theme Forest. While these fears are warranted, there are at least dozens of us that strive to create WordPress sites that are sleek, scalable, and performant. Let me show you how.

Code reviews are a staple of working in a team. Whether it be an engineering manager, leadership, or a peer evaluating a new feature, conducting code reviews is an essential cornerstone of collaborative development. It's a great opportunity for to gain insight into the progress of a feature, or to help identify areas for constructive improvement. Let's explore what it means to conduct a helpful code review 🔥.