Jake Rocheleau
Jake is a writer covering topics about UI design & web development. His work can be found all over the web and on his personal portfolio.
Latest Articles
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UX Design Tips For Dropdown Navigation Menus
Dropdown menus have come a long way thanks to modern JavaScript and CSS3 effects. But not all dropdowns are created equal, and some UX strategies work better than others. In this guide I’ll cover a handful of design techniques for …
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The Future of Magazine-Style Blog Layouts: Trends & Design Ideas
All major trade & specialty magazines have built a web presence online. Many still release print editions but the Internet is a much cheaper medium to publish content. The future of online blogging seems to be moving towards a magazine …
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Design Trends For Modal Windows On The Web
Modal windows are those popup windows that appear over the screen rather than opening a new tab/window. They usually darken the background to bring attention to the popup. Most websites running modal windows add some type of call to action …
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Top Free JavaScript Plugins With No Dependencies
Even with jQuery’s popularity there’s no need to rely on a JS library for every project. Classic JavaScript works in all major browsers and it’s really all you need to build dynamic interfaces. But instead of coding from scratch it’s …
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Web Design Trends For “Start Here” Pages
When visitors land on a new website they usually have no idea where to begin. They usually just look around for nav links that might provide the info they’re looking for. But the newest trend of the “start here” page …
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JavaScript Unit Testing for Beginners
Developers should love the security of unit tests. Nobody loves writing unit tests, but the peace of mind they bring can easily be worth the extra work. Unit tests check blocks of code to ensure that they all run as …
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Comprehensive Guide to Static Website Generators
Most developers already understand how content management systems work. The popularity of WordPress has permeated the globe and become a staple for creating any blog. However a growing trend is the use of static website generators for blogs or small …