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Bootstrap 5 Release Date and What's New About It
Bootstrap has been around for more than 8 years and it is the most popular CSS framework in the world, it powers roughly 18 million websites worldwide and these numbers are still growing. If you’re a web developer there is almost zero chance that you wouldn’t have at least heard about it. Alpha version of Bootstrap 4 has been released on the 19th of August 2015 and it brought a lot of improvements such as flexbox, a better grid system, cards, improved navbars and switching Sass over Less. Additionally, it took more than 2 years to bring it to a stable version on January 18th, 2018.
With that being said let’s analyze everything we know about Bootstrap 5’s release date and improvements.
Bootstrap 5 Release
Taking into consideration that they’re already working on the alpha-2 and alpha-3 versions, we can expect Bootstrap 5 to be released in late spring this year.
What’s new?
Some of the major changes will be removing jQuery altogether as a dependency, adding back custom icons powered by SVG (which they already launched last year), some CSS & Javascript simplifications, fixes and improvements and removing support for IE 10.
Here’s a list of all the expected changes.
- Removing jQuery
- Dropping support for IE 10
- Custom SVG icon library
- Switching to Hugo from Jekyll
- Major Javascript updates
- Minor CSS and class updates and fixes
1:Removing jQuery
This shouldn’t be a surprise as jQuery has been losing ground in times when frameworks such as React.js, Vue.js, & Angular.js are being used by an increasing amount of developers across the world. Additionally, many of jQuery’s querying features can be done by just writing vanilla Javascript query selector nowadays. I believe this is a good time to do it as jQuery has served its purpose for a long time. Removing this dependency will lighten the project’s size considerably.
2:Dropping IE 10 support
Internet Explorer 10 accounts for less than 1% of global browser usage and considering that since 2016 Microsoft ended support for version older and including 10 this is an understandable change.
3:Custom SVG icon library
Personally, I was a bit disappointed with the lack of an integrated icon library for the 4th version. We usually use Font Awesome or custom SVG icons in our products, but we may soon change that, with the 5th version, there’s a brand new SVG powered icon library coming created by Mark Otto. What’s even better is that it has already been released in December and you can use them in your projects right now!
4:Switching to Hugo from Jekyll
Jekyll has been around for a long time as a very popular Static Site Generator, however, in recent years, Hugo has been deemed to be the fastest and most recommended one. We see this change similar to what they did with the 4th version of Bootstrap by switching from Less to Sass.
5:Javascript & CSS
We expect huge changes to the core Javascript file as jQuery will no longer be part of the project, expect going through new documentation regarding event listeners and options, Regarding the CSS there are no major changes but we assume there will be some optimizations, class updates and general fixes.
Conclusion Bootstrap 5 should be faster, simpler, and better looking. Don’t expect huge changes in terms of the base set of components, but rather appreciate the time it will save you developing beautiful user interfaces and the shorter loading time for the users.
10 Interesting JavaScript and CSS Libraries for July 2019
Our mission at Tutorialzine is to keep you up to date with the latest and coolest trends in web development. That’s why every month we release a handpicked collection of some of the best resources that we’ve stumbled upon and deemed worthy of your attention.
1:CSS Wand
A collection of useful customizable CSS loading spinners, animated buttons, and other cool components. It is super easy to grab one of the snippets, copy its CSS, and paste it into your project. The code is really clean so with a little tweaking you can have it look just as you like it.
1:Barba.js
Small JavaScript library for creating fluid transitions between your website's pages. It takes a plain ol' static website and with a little configuration turns it into an awesome single page style app. It helps reduce the delay between loading pages, minimizes HTTP requests, and enhances the user experience.
3:Freezeframe
Tiny JS library that allows you to control animated GIFs' playback. You can start and pause the GIFs based on user input such as clicks or hover. Under the hood it uses a canvas to draw the individual frames so its pretty performant.
4:URL Pages
Proof of concept experiment which bundles up the entire contents of a page (including HTML, CSS and JS) and stores it in a URL. This makes it possible to create an instantly shareable and editable web page that anyone with the link can see. Includes a builder where you can make your own URL pages.
5:VerbalExpressions
JavaScript library that helps with writing regular expressions. It provides chainable methods for most RegEx operations, allowing developers to write out more complicated rules without having to build a regular expression using tokens.
6:Spotlight
JavaScript lightbox gallery that is completely plug-and-play. SImply include it into your page via CDN or the JS bundler of your choice, create the gallery markup, and voila - your lightbox works. No additional code, CSS or dependencies.
7:Mavo
HTML-based language for building websites without any coding. This cool project makes it possible to create small data-driven websites with no JS and no backend, just HTML. It can also be used as a declarative, reactive front-end framework to make UI development easier.
8:Scene.js
Scene.js is a timeline-based animation library with tons of awesome features. It can be played in both JS and CSS, supports SVG animations, multiple timelines, and comes with preset effects you can use out of the box.
9:Bliss
Cool little library that adds syntactic sugar for Vanilla JS, making the API much more pleasant. Unlike jQuery, it doesn't affect the vanilla JS API itself, it just improves the syntax, keeping the method functionality untouched.
10:Just
A task library by MicroSoft that helps with organizing the build tasks for your JavaScript projects. Includes presets for TypeScript, Webpack and others.
7 Ways to Create a Website on a Budget
The good news is that you can create and design a website yourself using a tool such as an online site builder, or work with a professional while maximizing your budget. The key is to be realistic. A website is not free. Even if you do it yourself, you’ll need a domain, hosting, and other tools (many site builders have a monthly fee) depending on how you plan to create the website.The best practice is to start with a little research, then set a budget. That way you know what you can afford and how to have conversations about planning the website design. Here’s how you do it!
1. Set Goals
Setting goals can also help you plan a potential website return on investment and set a budget for the initial project and managing the website in the long term.Think of goals like this: You’ll probably have a smaller budget for the website design and build if it is solely informational, such as a blog. But if your website helps sell a product or service, allowing users to sign up for an email list or information, there’s greater potential for return, and maybe gives you more room in your budget.Finally, if the website will be used for e-commerce, the potential return on investment from your website is any sales from the website. Look at that goal in connection to budget to see what you think you can afford.
2. Pick a Foundation
One of the best ways to adhere to a budget long-term is to do some of the work yourself. If you plan to manage content over time, from blogging to adding items to an online store, pick a website foundation that you are comfortable with.While WordPress is the most commonly used content management system available, you might already have experience with something else and that familiarity can be advantageous.If you picked the website builder option, you can stick to a pretty tight budget by doing it yourself, using tools that come with these builders. (Common website builders include things like Squarespace and Wix.)
3. Use a Theme or Templates
Regardless of the foundation you choose, there are themes, templates, and plugins to build features and functionality. While you don’t want to go crazy installing too many things at once, picking a solid theme, can provide the basic design elements you want for the website.When choosing a theme, look for something that appeals to your sense of style and includes features you need. More features aren’t always better if you don’t need them. Make sure to pick a template or theme that’s responsive, so the design and website will work on all device types.
4. Have Website Content Ready to Go
Do you already know what needs to be on your website? Is the content – text, images, videos, links to email and social media accounts – packaged and ready?Having all the content for the website ready in one location can save time (and money), speeding up the website build process. One of the first things a website designer will ask for is the content for your design.
5. Cut Out Unnecessary Features
More features and more pages often result in high-priced website design. Cut out unnecessary features. If you think you might want something later, have a conversation with the website design about adding on features at a later time and if your website foundation has the potential for growth. (In most cases, the answer will be yes. This gives you the budget flexibility to grow the website project over time.)
6. Manage Content Yourself
Yes, it is a good idea to have a website professional manage updates and tweaks to the site itself, but you can probably add your own blog content. You can probably add new items to the online store. You can probably add events or update email addresses.Having the ability to make these types of small content adjustments can save a lot of time and money in the long run.Then you can keep a website professional on hand for things you don’t feel comfortable doing yourself but can manage more mundane content creation work.
7. Have a Go-To Person for Help
This might be the person that built your website with a monthly retainer or pay-as-you-go option. It might be a friend or colleague. It could be someone else you hire altogether.Regardless of who you choose, it’s important to have a solid relationship with someone who can help you through website issues in a pinch. If you have to cold call someone for help, costs can add up quickly.Proper maintenance will save time, effort, and money in the long run.
7 Ways to Upgrade Your Social Media Marketing Strategy in 2019
Social Media With more than three billion people now using social media every single day, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to your brand or client’s social media activities.
But this can be tricky when social media keeps changing. There have been a host of updates to social media platforms throughout 2018 and into 2019. There are also a ton of new trends that affect how users engage on these platforms. Each of these changes has been a catalyst for businesses to adjust their social media marketing strategies and tactics.
In order to stay competitive, you need to adjust your strategy, as well. Here are seven tactics that your social media strategy needs in 2019.
1:Target true engagement
2:Work with micro-influencers
3:Get rid of fake followers
4:Make your social profile shoppable
5:Include dark social in your strategy
6:Capitalize on FOMO with live video
7:Test out augmented reality adsMost in-demand tech jobs in 2019
Technology is so fast-paced these days, even the most knowledgeable experts cannot predict what’s on the horizon. In this ever-evolving industry, it’s virtually impossible to know what will happen in the tech market in the next six months, let alone in a year.With all of these ongoing advances in technology, IT careers are skyrocketing. Across the globe, the tech industry has seen surging demand for DevOps, Data Scientists, ML and AI Engineers, IoT Specialists, VR/AR Developers, Blockchain Developers and programmers across all profiles.If any of these career titles confuse or interest you, you’ve come to the right place.
Keep reading to learn more about each of these tech jobs and what skills you’ll need to land the gig.
Machine Learning (ML) Engineer
By now, you’ve probably heard the buzzwords Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. These three IT areas overlap quite a bit, but there are differences in the way they use that data.
Machine Learning Engineers use collected data to develop computer algorithms and systems that can learn and apply knowledge independently either on human or other intervention.Take Facebook's News Feed for example. This is a perfect instance of how an algorithm can independently adjust feed content to match a user’s interests based on the posts they comment on, like and read. With machine learning on the rise, the need for this type of engineer will continue to grow.
So what skills do you need to qualify for this job - to create software components that can run autonomously with minimal human supervision? Strong software engineering skills, computer science fundamentals and programming knowledge, an understanding of statistics and data modeling experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
These are the IT professionals who handle the development of artificial intelligence (AI), also known as “smart systems.” In modern times, artificial intelligence is defined as “the study and construction of intelligent agents.” An intelligent agent is a system that perceives its surroundings and can communicate with them in a certain form. AI engineers are the professionals who program artificial intelligence to create a “smart system” that can function without a human’s influence.Today, AI is used for facial recognition in public areas (such as airports), voice recognition (Siri, Alexa and other personal assistants) and behavioural pattern recognition. However, these systems are also used in much simpler ways, such as filtering spam emails, sales forecasting based on current data and controlling lights in buildings.
Skills you need for this type of career include strong computer programming skills, expertise in mathematics, working knowledge of computer languages and excellent analytical skills.
Data Scientist
Data Scientist was the most sought-after job on Glassdoor for three years in a row! With so many new advances in technology, this job has evolved quite a bit in the last couple of years.
The term “data scientist” first appeared in 2008/2009, when certain companies realized they lacked professional workers who can handle, organize and interpret massive amounts of data. Modern-day companies must analyze collected data before they can make smart, educated business decisions. This is where a data scientist comes into play. They understand the correlation between data, can interpret it and determine what is wrong in the company’s processes (based on the collected data) and make adjustments to solve the issue.
In short, this career is all about applied statistics, data optimization and the use of advanced algorithms for data analysis. Data Scientists usually hold an advanced degree in computer science and have in-depth knowledge of coding, experience working on cloud tools, the ability to understand unstructured data, strong communication, and analytical skills and intellectual curiosity.
DevOps
If you were to ask a random person in the street what “DevOps” means, you would probably get a blank stare. In fact, you might get the same reaction from many IT professionals.
The DevOps role is still a big mystery in this field, although it shouldn’t be. DevOps professionals are a combination of a developer (Dev) and operations (Ops). Pretty simple, right? According to JobHero.com, DevOps Engineers are “IT professionals who collaborate with software developers, system operators and other IT staff members to manage code releases. They cross and merge the barriers that exist between software development, testing and operations teams and keep existing networks in mind as they design, plan and test.”DevOps Engineers break down the walls and connect these two important roles. Not only do they take care of the IT infrastructure, but they also help organizations deliver a quality code in a shorter amount of time. To qualify for a DevOps career, you need to have excellent technical capabilities and strategizing techniques, strong communication skills, experience with creating custom codes and a degree in computer science, engineering, math or a similar field.
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist
Broadly speaking, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the act of connecting “usual” objects to the Internet so that they can communicate and share data with each other. For instance, thanks to the IoT, you can use an app on your smartphone to remotely adjust the temperature in your home, lock the front door or activate your alarm system. However, IoT doesn’t just benefit customers. It also allows manufacturers to track the performance of their product or device so they can make repairs or future improvements.
By 2020, more than 30 billion devices will be connected to the Internet of Things, according to a CISCO study. This is precisely why IoT specialists are in such high demand. These professionals must have strong knowledge of cloud-based solutions and machine-to-machine communications, database experience and the ability to code bots of all types. You’ll also need to know technologies such as OpenStack and other software-defined networking based automation systems.
Blockchain developer
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you have probably heard about the blockchain revolution, as well as a few cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple or Litecoin. The technology on which they are based is called Blockchain.It’s a decentralized data storage solution that can be used by the public.What’s unique about this technology is that data sent over blockchain is not stored in a central location or by a third party. The technology was originally used for the creation of Bitcoin, the digital currency.
But blockchain is no longer only used for financial transactions; it is now applied in a variety of industries. Smart contracts are another example of a blockchain innovation. Blockchain also can be used to track goods in a supply chain, award customers for their loyalty, protect copyrights, buy and sell property, and even to share data.
Blockchain developers typically hold a degree in information security, computer science or a related field. To be considered for this kind of career, you’ll need excellent programming skills, knowledge of various programming languages, such as C++, Java, and Python, and strong analytical abilities. If you have experience with cryptography and specific blockchain protocols, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, that will be a huge bonus.
Cybersecurity Engineer
In today's business world, especially in the IT sector, data security is becoming a top priority for many companies. This is why cybersecurity engineers are incredibly high in-demand. These engineers specialize in computer network protection. In other words, they help companies protect their information from potential cyber-attacks.
But don't be fooled – this job is not like a scene out of a hacker movie. Data does not fly all over the screen, people do not type 250 words a minute and there are no special matrix effects or high-speed chases. The cybersecurity engineer has a job similar to many others in the IT industry, although this position does have some special characteristics.Also, there are some excellent industry certificates in the market that can help you get on this career path. Some of them are CISCO CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, CEH, CISSP, Network+ (CompTIA), WCNA, JNCIE-ENT and many others.
VR/AR Developer
Although virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively) are nothing new, this technology is still in the early stages of development. Only a very small percentage of people have a VR headset at home, and most haven’t even had a chance to try VR or AR. Similarly, there are even fewer developers who specialize in this technology available on the market. But judging by the number of job ads, more and more companies need these type of programmers.To qualify for a VR/AR Developer position, you will need experience or knowledge in software engineering, 3D tools, platform specific SDKs, sound design and VR UX principles.
Business Transformation Consultant
While this is a fairly unusual role in the IT sector, the need for business transformation consultants has been on the rise in the last couple of years. Many companies do not know how to scale their development on their own, so they employ people who have the knowledge and expertise to handle this task.For now, it is not likely that this need for programmers and software engineers will decline any time soon. On the contrary, in the next couple of years, the business world will need even more of these professionals, even with more and more people are entering this field. According to Evans Data Corporation, the total number of software developers worldwide reached 23 million in 2018 .
How to become a developer and get your first job as quickly as possible
Have you ever thought about becoming a software developer or looking for a change of career? This article will give you a solid plan to get you started in software development and get you your first job!If your considering becoming a developer and but aren’t sure whether it’s a good idea, heres a few things to think about:
1:There is a huge demand for developers at the time of writing,indeed had 37,739 job adverts for developer in the UK and 145,640 in the US.Those number are only going to increase as the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 17% rise between 2014 and 2024.
2:The work can be flexible as most of your work is reading and writing code,all you need is a computer.This means it can be done from anywhere,at any time.There are an increasing number of remote developer who work from home or while traveling the world.
Being a developer requires many skills, and there are two major factors in developing a skill: effective practice and support from senior developers. You need to maximize both of these to help you become the best developer you can be. There are are three good ways to make sure that you’re on a fast track to starting your developer career.To create a great plan, you need to have a target that you are going to hit. Our target is to get a developer job as quickly as possible. The sooner you get your first job, the sooner you get the boost of practicing coding every day, having the support of senior developers, and the bonus of getting paid.There are a lot of ways to get into development, from data science to AI to game development, but the sector that is the easiest to get into is web development. When I searched for Junior Web Developer the first job listing I saw was for a Junior Front End Web Developer.We can look through a few similar job adverts and find the requirements that appear often. These will likely be:
- Front end Knowledge:HTML,CSS AND JavaScript
- Ability to create responsive websites
- A portfolio demonstrating your experience and skills
- Understanding of version control Other bonus skills might be:
- JavaScript libraries:jQuery ,AJAX,Bootstrap
- Debugging knowledge
If you want to become a developer, you should be aiming to get a junior web developer job ASAP so that you get the experience and support from senior developers. To get this kind of job you need to:
- learn HTML,CSS AND JavaScript
- build a portfolio of small projects.once you have done this,you can start applying to jobs.
Then prepare well for your interviews and continue to build new skills while you wait for that offer.Thanks for following my guide to becoming a developer and getting your first job. If you enjoyed it, then give it a clap and follow me for more developer tips and tricks!
How to Optimize Keyword Research by Understanding User Intent
SEO has become increasingly competitive as the years go by, with new techniques, algorithm updates, and tools that help give you an edge over the competition. There are many ways to craft your own winning strategy with the right combination of tools and techniques,Keyword research will always be the most crucial element in the success of your SEO efforts, especially at a time where search has become more versatile than before. With voice search gaining a more significant presence, the traditional practice of finding keywords that have high search volume is at times.
What is User Intent?
User Intent is the reason, motive, or intention for conducting a search query. User intent can be classified into at least 4 types depending on where you look, along with being the most popular queries, and they are as follows:
1:Commercial
2:Transactional
3:Navigational
4:Informational
Understanding User Intent
By understanding how, what, and why people search, you would be able to find the best keywords that would drive organic traffic to any website.There are many ways to help you understand user intent for your keyword research,Here are some of these tools:
1:Google Trends
2:Quora
3:Ahrefs
4:Answer the Public
5:Online Forums
5 On-Site SEO Factors That Matter Most
We should view SEO as an organic ecosystem, where each small snippet of code directly or indirectly ties into the performance of your website.Here are five on-site SEO factors that you should always keep in mind when designing and auditing your website.
1:Content
2:User Engagement
3:Technical Structure
4:Interlinking
5:Mobile Responsivity
We may not have been able to cover each and every element of SEO, but this should serve as a foundation of areas to check during your next audit or website build.SEO is a dynamic and organic industry and by looking at it from a more holistic point of view we can better serve our users and survive changing algorithms.
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