Author Eve Porcello Updated 9/15/2017 Released 1/10/2017 Among all other JavaScript libraries, React.js stands out. It relies on reusable components, not templates, for UI development, allowing developers to render views where data changes over time. React applications are more scalable and more maintainable, making developers more efficient and users more satisfied. In this course, Eve […]
Author Kevin Skoglund Released 1/30/2018 Learn how to interact with databases using object-oriented PHP code. In this intermediate course, Kevin Skoglund teaches powerful PHP techniques that streamline interactions with MySQL databases. PHP developers will benefit from the efficient, well-organized, reusable, and easy-to-understand code that object-oriented programming (OOP) offers. Kevin shows how OOP techniques can optimize […]
Author Daniel Khan Released 11/4/2016 Build a microservice-based system using Node.js. In the industry, Node.js is widely used to implement microservices that consume and provide APIs. In this course Daniel Khan covers the architectural considerations one has to take when building a system based on microservices and shows how to implement a resilient, natural language-aware […]
Author Sasha Vodnik Released 10/11/2017 JavaScript libraries like jQuery and frameworks like React have a lot of benefits to offer, but performance can be a tradeoff. Removing jQuery and React can improve site speed without impacting user experience. But many developers have never learned the equivalent code in JavaScript. This course teaches you how to […]
Author Engin Arslan Released 6/30/2017 3D graphics are a core part of data visualization, virtual reality, augmented reality, and gaming—all fields that are growing fast! Learn to use the three.js JavaScript library to create 3D graphics for the web. Discover how to create 3D objects and customize their properties, work with different types of lights, […]
Author Tom Green Updated 11/29/2017 Released 4/24/2017 Adobe Experience Design (XD) CC is an innovative new tool used for UI and UX design and prototyping. In this course, instructor Tom Green provides a brief overview of the features and functionality in this design and prototyping tool. Tom gives a tour of its capabilities and features, […]
Author Morten Rand-Hendriksen Released 5/15/2017 JavaScript is a scripting language of the web. As the web evolves from a static to a dynamic environment, technology focus is shifting from static markup and styling—frequently handled by content management systems or automated scripts—to dynamic interfaces and advanced interaction. Once seen as optional, JavaScript is now becoming an […]
Author Bernard Pineda Released 8/24/2017 Frameworks allow you to do more with less code. Laravel is the most popular MVC framework for PHP. This course covers the basics you need to know to build elegant applications of any scale with Laravel. Learn how to work with the MVC architecture, bootstrap components with service providers, and […]
Author Sue Jenkins Released 9/26/2016 A basic understanding of the principles of good design (such as contrast, unity, and balance) is the foundation for creating beautiful websites. In this course, Sue Jenkins explains design aesthetics in simple terms, and shows how to incorporate the principles and elements of design in specific ways that improve your […]
Author Daniel Khan Released 12/12/2017 Node.js developers often consider MongoDB to be their main choice when building a data-driven application—but many alternatives may provide better solutions. In this course, learn about the various database options available for Node.js applications, so that you can select the right database for your app. Daniel Khan reviews the basics […]
Author Morten Rand-Hendriksen Released 6/8/2017 To unlock the full potential of the WordPress REST API, you must understand how to create, read, edit, and delete content—tasks that can be performed only with the right authorization. In this course, explore several authentication methods for the WordPress REST API. Discover what authentication is and when you need […]
Author Robert Ring Released 12/1/2017 Note: This course was created by OSTraining. It was originally released on January 6, 2017. We are pleased to host this training in our library. Magento is one of the most popular ecommerce solutions in the world. But this powerful content management system also has a reputation for being challenging to […]
Author Antonio Mele de Juan Released 5/26/2017 Django—a Python web framework—encourages clean design, and provides developers with the tools they need to efficiently build scalable web applications. In this course, learn how to leverage the features of Django through working on project of building an online shop. Antonio Mele de Juan walks through the creation […]
Author Ray Villalobos Updated 1/18/2018 Released 3/31/2017 Bootstrap—a front-end framework using HTML, CSS3, and jQuery—is designed to help developers quickly and easily build responsive, mobile-ready websites that are cross-browser compatible. An open-source framework, Bootstrap features a 12-column grid and components that are ready to use. In this course, Ray Villalobos helps you get started with […]
Author Justin Schwartzenberger Released 10/31/2016 AngularJS was designed by Google to address challenges programmers face building complex, single-page applications. This JavaScript framework takes care of the back end so you can take care of the client side. Angular 2 Essential Training introduces you to the essentials of this “superheroic” framework, including powerful features such as […]
Author Morten Rand-Hendriksen Released 3/23/2017 Developers can interact remotely with a WordPress site from a client-side or external application by using the WordPress REST API. Using JSON objects, this API allows you to create and send content to a site, request information from a site, update existing content, and even create single page applications on […]
Author Jeff Starr Released 9/18/2017 Is your WordPress website missing something special? Almost any feature you can imagine can be built with WordPress plugins. Learn how to build, extend, and distribute your own plugins with these development techniques, featuring the WordPress API and PHP. Learn how to create menus and a settings page, add custom […]
Author Patrick Rauland Released 9/15/2016 WooCommerce is one of the most popular and trusted ecommerce solutions around. Not just for WordPress but also for anyone who wants to set up a store. Making your theme match the rest of your WooCommerce website can help you create a more professional and trustworthy shopping experience and extend […]
Author Diane Cronenwett Released 9/19/2017 Prototyping allows designers to quickly and inexpensively explore multiple iterations of designs. Prototypes can be submitted for testing and feedback, leading to better experiences for the business and for users. That’s why prototyping is a fundamental skill for any UX designer. Explore the benefits, techniques, and tools of prototyping in […]
Author Jess Chadwick Released 5/2/2016 TypeScript lets you write JavaScript “the way you really want to.” TypeScript compiles to plain JavaScript, so it works in any browser, any host, and any OS. It adds a variety of helpful syntax and tools onto an already mature language, bringing the power and productivity of static typing and […]
Author Ray Villalobos Released 10/6/2015 Learn the fundamentals of Syntactically Awesome Stylesheets (Sass), a modern web development language that helps you write CSS better, faster, and with more advanced features. Ray Villalobos shows you the best way to install Sass and work with its main features: variables, nesting, partials, and mixins. Plus, learn how to […]
Author David Powers Updated 12/18/2017 Released 10/16/2017 Become a better PHP programmer, one tutorial at a time. The series brings you tips, tricks, and techniques to build your PHP skills. David Powers offers a new video every week, to broaden your understanding of what PHP can do and to help you become a more productive […]
Author Kevin Skoglund Released 3/23/2016 PHP 7 is the first major release of PHP in more than 11 years. This course by expert instructor Kevin Skoglund provides an overview of the new features, improvements, and changes in PHP 7. Learn about new tools to help write smarter code, and the key changes you need to […]
Author David Powers Released 7/14/2016 Modern websites need to serve high-resolution images to avoid pixelation and blurring on high-pixel-density displays, but at a file size that loads quickly, even on mobile devices. This course shows how to use the GD functions in PHP to resize images and add an optional watermark to them. Author David […]
Author Justin Yost Released 9/21/2017 User retention and sales conversion is directly impacted by a site’s speed. However, enhancing the performance of a large website can be tricky, and requires a mix of art and science. In this course, learn about a variety of tools and techniques for developing high-performing PHP software. Instructor Justin Yost […]
Author Kirby Kohlmorgen Released 9/21/2017 Discover how to create secure deployments of MongoDB for production-ready environments. In this course, Kirby Kohlmorgen shows how to use this document database’s native and third-party integration security features and resources to ensure the security of your MongoDB deployments. Kirby covers authentication mechanisms and methods, and dives into authorization and encryption, discussing […]
Author Jen Kramer Released 9/18/2013 Discover how to make websites more search engine friendly, more meaningful, and more future-proof with semantics. In this course, Jen Kramer shows you how simple HTML5 tags add meaning to page structure, and how microdata and metadata can be used to add identifying information—such as author and type of content—right […]
Author Ray Villalobos Released 5/25/2017 Creating data-driven visualizations and infographics that run on multiple devices responsively is a tough challenge. The D3.js library has revolutionized visualization by making it easier to parse your data and add meaningful interactivity. You can bring your data to life using D3, a bit of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and […]
Author Emmanuel Henri Released 10/2/2017 Apollo—a flexible GraphQL client for React and React Native apps—makes it easy to fetch the data you need for your component. In this course, learn how to get started with Apollo. Emmanuel Henri explains how Apollo works with React and React Native, and demonstrates how to set up Apollo, finalize […]
Author Morten Rand-Hendriksen Released 9/30/2016 Performance matters! Faster websites have been shown to increase visitor retention, loyalty, and satisfaction, especially on mobile. The cause of most slowdowns is the communication between the browser and the server: the realm of HTTP. The new HTTP/2 protocol offers web developers huge performance enhancements, such as multiplexing, compressed headers, […]
