Breakpoints are a great way to debug JavaScript in the browser. You can pause the code at an arbitrary point, inspect the variables, test functions in context and resume script execution whenever you are ready. Debugging in the browser allows you to cut down on switching between your code editor and the browser and can… Read More
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View Submitted Form Data in Chrome
If you’ve ever needed to inspect the form data after submitting a form on a web page, you should take a look a closer look at the Network panel in Chrome developer tools. You can click on an HTTP request, which for a POST request is typically the first one in the list after a… Read More
Emulate Mobile and Tablet Devices in Chrome
Testing your web site or application in different browsers and on different mobile devices is important, and there is no substitute for the real thing. However, not everyone has an iPhone, Google Nexus, Blackberry and the latest Samsung phone lying around. So, being able to emulate a mobile or tablet device means you can test… Read More
Introduction to the Networks Tab in Chrome Developer Tools
The networks tab in the Chrome developer tools panel can provide rich insights. It allows you to see what resources are being loaded, how many HTTP requests are being made, which scripts are blocking the page load, how long it takes for assets to load, how long it takes for the page to load, when… Read More
Kill a Browser Tab in Chrome
One of the nice things about using Chrome as my browser is that the browser tabs are isolated. This means that if a web page crashes the browser, it really only crashes a single tab. However, sometimes a web page becomes unresponsive and eats up resources without crashing the browser tab. In such cases, you… Read More
WordCamp Raleigh 2016
Chrome is not just a great browser for viewing websites, but also an invaluable tool for building websites. Out of the box, Chrome ships with “developers tools”. Many web developers are aware of this and make use of some of the tools it provides. However, most developers only scratch the surface of what the browser can do.
Connect.Tech 2017
Using Chrome Developer Tools Chrome is not just a great browser for viewing websites, but also an invaluable tool for building websites. Out of the box, Chrome ships with “developers tools”. Many web developers are aware of this and make use of some of the tools it provides. However, most developers only scratch the surface… Read More
Choosing a WordPress Theme
Choosing a WordPress theme can be a confusing task for a lot of people. Everyone can choose a theme that looks nice, but being able to head off potential problems before you launch a theme on a live site is extremely important. As a WordPress developer, I am often asked to review WordPress themes for… Read More
Local Business Search Marketing
All too often, I talk to small businesses that are trying to target their local market and want to do search engine optimization. They try to target high volume search terms such as ‘lawn care’ or ‘electricians’. If you are trying to reach your local area through online marketing, there are some simple things that… Read More