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My introduction to the Roots ecosystem occurred when I was asked to migrate a Wordpress website which uses the Bedrock framework. During the process I encountered many stumbling blocks. This is due to my lack of knowledge of the framework and the way in which it works. After doing a...

In the previous instalment we went over some basic explanations of HTML and JavaScript. We also dabbled in the differences between a markup language (HTML) and a full fledged programming language (JavaScript). In this instalment we will be taking a look at a third language which all modern web developers...

When deciding how to animate an element on the click event the first port of call is usually to set up a JavaScript event listener. What if I told you there was a way of doing so with pure CSS? Yup, you read that correctly, you can animate your buttons...

Before we start I'd like to point you towards the introductory post for Learn With a Layman. It will provide you with some background information about this series and some vital resources to aid learning. If you have already read it (you don't need to read it again) you may...

So, you wish to learn JavaScript, right? Well, you're in the right place. I am starting this series in an attempt to give back to the online community, and help anyone who wishes to take their first steps toward learning JavaScript. You may be thinking "there's already loads of free...

There are very few countries in the world which are not entirely driven by their economy. Bhutan is one that I know of. The problem with the monetary system in place is that it breeds vanity, which in turn breeds greed. Our governments are controlled by their financial backers, thus...

On Tuesday 14th May 2019 the law makers of the Alabama State passed a bill which would outright ban abortion. The recently passed legislation would also place doctors who perform 'illegal' abortions within the state, in prison for 'up to 99 years'. This new law would become enforceable within six...

I'm sure anyone who has already been to the all encompassing sub-continent of India will agree to its uniqueness. While it is a place which has unimaginable beauty, it is also a place with mass poverty and poor sanitation. If you grew up in a 'developed' country, like myself, India...

With the Extinction Rebellion protests gaining a fair share of press, I thought it would be a good time to look at who is to blame for the state of the global climate. And what we can do to solve the issue. As general consumers we are constantly being told...