Code Process
Regex-cellence: An introduction to Regular Expressions
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 4.2.2013 / In Code, Code Process, PHP / 3 comments
On the surface, regular expressions appear to be cryptic and confusing, but they don't have to be! In this article, I'll explain how Regex works, and show you how to go about reading and writing your own statements.
Inherited projects
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 2.26.2013 / In Business, Business Process, Code, Code Process / 1 comment
New projects aren't the only source of work you are going to encounter as a web developer. In this article, I dive into some of the ins and outs of taking over a project built by another developer.
Development trash: Pick it up before you pass it on
By Terris Kremer / Posted 2.12.2013 / In Code, Code Process, ExpressionEngine / 2 comments
When it comes to development, the old saying about another person's trash just doesn't apply. Let's clean up our ExpressionEngine projects for ourselves and for all the lovely developers who may end up working on it someday too.
How to fix the secure RSS glitch in Outlook
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 9.25.2012 / In Code, Code Process, Tips, Code Tips / 0 comments
Microsoft's Outlook RSS Aggregator does not play nicely with RSS feeds running under a SSL. In this article, I'll walk you through the problem and the solution.
My top five ways Low Variables extends EE’s flexibility
By Mike Wenger / Posted 9.18.2012 / In Code, Code Process, ExpressionEngine / 0 comments
While Expression Engine is a flexible powerhouse, there are always areas where we would like some additional features. Here's five simple ways to extend EE's flexibility with add-on Low Variable's options.
Keeping your development process uncluttered
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 6.26.2012 / In Code, Code Process, PHP, Tips, Code Tips / 0 comments
The development process has lots of pitfalls and traps, many of which can be distracting and very time consuming. This article discusses a common problem you might encounter as a developer and provides a simple way to avoid it.
Are you a code hooker?
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 4.24.2012 / In Code, Code Process, ExpressionEngine, PHP, Tips, Code Tips / 0 comments
We take a look at the world of hooking (code hooking that is), and show you how the Extension Hook system used by ExpressionEngine can enhance your websites and take their functionality to the next level.
Amp Up Your Development Process with an Apache, MySQL & PHP stack
By Terris Kremer / Posted 3.13.2012 / In Code, Code Process / 0 comments
To all those web designers and front end developers out there that aren't running an AMP (Apache, MySQL, PHP) package on your machine, here are a few reasons why you should drop everything right now and install one.
An introduction to Version Control
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 1.31.2012 / In Business, Business Process, Code, Code Process, Design, Design Process / 0 comments
Version Control Systems (or VCSs) are designed to record and manage changes made to computer documents. These systems store and track changes as you move through the development life cycle of a website. The benefits of Version Control Systems are not just limited to tracking changes. If you’re not currently using a VCS, find out how much better your website build (and your life) can be.
Compact CSS: Border Compression
By Laura Riegel / Posted 10.18.2011 / In Code, Code Process, CSS / 2 comments
At Q Digital Studio, we are huge fans of Nicole Sullivan's Object Oriented CSS, a methodology geared towards keeping CSS lean. Using OOCSS techniques, I've learned a trick or two to help reduce the amount of code in my CSS, and I'll pass those tips along in my two-part series, Compact CSS.
Make a splash with any EE add-on: How to render a view
By Clinton Reeves / Posted 7.12.2011 / In Code, Code Process, ExpressionEngine, MojoMotor, Tips, Code Tips / 1 comment
If you develop add-ons for ExpressionEngine or MojoMotor, it is only a matter of time before you need to render a view. Rendering a view can be a tricky process, and thankfully there are many great tutorials out there. But don't just get your feet wet by copy and pasting; dive right in and understand the "why," not just the "how."