Potluck - Using Emoji in Naming × Project Estimates × Goal Planning
Oct 5, 2022
The hosts dive into the fun debate of using emojis in CSS grid naming, weighing their creative edge against clarity concerns. They discuss project time estimation and tracking career achievements, while offering tips for sustainable coding practices. Listeners are treated to insights on animating gradient backgrounds and the value of documentation in career goal-setting. Humorous tales about complex communication and practical advice on data safety round out an engaging conversation about modern web development.
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Emoji Grid Area Names
Consider using emojis for grid template areas for personal sites or playful coding.
Avoid this practice in professional, collaborative projects for better code clarity.
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Project Timelines
Base project timelines on experience, adding extra buffer time for unforeseen issues.
Delivering early is always better than delivering late.
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Sustainable Web Development
Choose sustainable web hosts powered by renewable energy sources to reduce your carbon footprint.
Consider serverless functions to minimize energy consumption.
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In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about whether you should use emoji in naming grid elements, how to estimate project times, responsive design tips, animating gradient backgrounds, and more.
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