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The Fun, easy way to learn CSS Grid… CSS Grid Garden

The Fun, easy way to learn CSS Grid… CSS Grid Garden

CSS Grid is a CSS layout module that enables two-dimensional layout. CSS Grid is CSS’s newest layout module and has been designed to create flexible and responsive layouts. While it can be difficult to learn CSS Grid due to its new syntax and layout ideas, the rewards are worth it. With CSS Grid, you can create grid-based layouts with CSS, which means that your layouts will be more flexible and responsive. In addition, CSS Grid is well supported by modern browsers, so you can be sure that your layouts will look great on all devices. So if you’re looking for a new way to create CSS layouts, CSS Grid is definitely worth considering.

It takes time to learn CSS Grid but don’t give up, there’s a fun way now

CSS Grid is a powerful layout tool for web developers, but it can be tricky to learn. For junior developers, the process can be even more daunting. That’s where CSS Grid Garden comes in! This fun and interactive game makes it easy to understand CSS Grid, and makes the learning process enjoyable. With CSS Grid Garden, players learn by completing progressively more challenging levels. As they advance, they build up their skills and confidence, until they are ready to take on real-world projects. CSS Grid Garden is the perfect way for junior developers to learn CSS Grid – it’s easy, it’s fun, and it gets results!

CSS Grid Garden editor screenshot

At the time of writing this there are 28 levels that teach you CSS grid from basic to advanced concepts. The levels are colorful and fun as well.

It’s completely free and offers an easy to use built in css editor that updates in real time.

How many levels can you complete? Try the game by visiting https://cssgridgarden.com/

Easy and safe way to get around "connection is not private" in Google Chrome when developing locally

Easy and safe way to get around "connection is not private" in Google Chrome when developing locally

I just learned about this setting after finally getting frustrated of clicking “Proceed.” Geez I wish I knew about this simple setting long ago… so much time wasted! I do lots of local development and we’ve had team members include ssl certs in repositories, or type in the following command “thisisunsafe”, etc. Who knew the solution was so simple 👍

Now we can simply get around that by copying and pasting the following command into your browser

chrome://flags/#allow-insecure-localhost

You will then be taken to Chrome’s development flags page as shown in the screenshot below. Simply enable it and restart Chrome

Chrome flags allow-insecure-localhost setting

Now you’re all set to kick up a local dev server and never have to click proceed ever again.

Awesome video: 3 useful css sizing values most people don't know about

Awesome video: 3 useful css sizing values most people don't know about

Came across this fantastic video by this fantastic YouTuber. Just wanted to share it as I felt it really did a great job demonstrating the value in knowing these width properties.

For even more information check out their respective mdn entries:

Or Watch it on youtube here: 3 useful CSS values that most people don’t know about

Azure data studio is pretty awesome

Azure data studio is pretty awesome

“Azure data studio has solved my MSSQL problems on my mac period. I can work alongside my pc counterparts without swapping to VM”

Azure Data Studio screenshot

A coworker recommended I try it after I was bouncing between DataGrip and DBeaver. I’m glad I did. Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform database tool for data professionals using on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux. I’m assuming it’s also another electron app just like VSCode, and it just feels right. It also comes with the amazing plugin/extension browser and as it matures I’m sure we’ll see it used by more and more developers.

So what are you waiting for? Give it a try, It’s multiplatform and free!

Download Azure Data Studio