scorch Articles
Beyond Scorch
~17 Minute Read
scorch, web, security, javascript, css, js, html, frontend, ui-ux, design, npm, node, terminology
Author(s): Kieran Wood
So, you’ve completed scorch, now what? Well throughout the sessions we covered a ton of content from frontend and design, to security, to networking.... Read more
HHTTPPP; Parsing HTTP requests and responsesUsing pattern matching to create objects
~9 Minute Read
Author(s): Kieran Wood
Now that we have our basic HTTP structure we need a way to read actual http requests/responses. Currently we have hardcoded everything, so today we will focus on creating everything we need for steps 2-4:... Read more
HHTTPPP; Setting up the HTTP protocolCreating our classes & data model
~11 Minute Read
Author(s): Kieran Wood
HTTP is the protocol that runs the web, it’s the way most devices talk to each other these days. It’s also the protocol we are going to use, and as such we need to get everything setup for the http protocol.... Read more
The Node Package Manager (NPM) and package.json FileArticle 2 from the intro to Node.js series
~14 Minute Read
scorch, web, javascript, node, npm
Author(s): Spencer Fietz
See previous post Introduction Welcome back to our crash course on Node! In the previous article, we walked you through the basics of Node, including what it is, what developers use it for, how to install it, and how to use it to run JavaScript files.... Read more
Intro To Node.jsWhat is Node.js?
Author(s): Spencer Fietz
If you’ve been learning or reading about web development, you’ve probably heard about Node.js. In this article series, we’ll help you get started using Node by building a homework-tracking application and providing you with all the information and tools you need to develop your own projects using Node.... Read more
It's caches all the way downWhy calculate when you can just read!
optimization, web, scorch, theory, terminology
Author(s): Kieran Wood
Nostalgia can be very powerful, looking back at the world can make people feel warm and fuzzy inside. However, one thing people are not nostalgic of is how long computers used to take to do things.... Read more
Custom Web FontsElevating your designs by opening up more font options
~13 Minute Read
Author(s): Spencer Fietz
Custom fonts can be a suprisingly difficult topic to tackle, especially on the web. We’re going to try to make it easier by giving you the info you need to start working with them properly on the web!... Read more
The Dangers of CDN's
When to use them, and how to avoid issues
~6 Minute Read
scorch, web, html, js, networking, security
Author(s): Kieran Wood
CDN’s are used a lot in web development to make things faster, and easier. But with everything there are pros and cons.... Read more