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Learn to Read Crypto and Blockchain Data With Our Guide
4.7.2019
Just launched, our free block explorer guide will have you navigating blockchain data like the coolest kid on the block At CoinMarketCap, we have made it a mission to clearly communicate blockchain and crypto concepts in conjunction with providing data […]
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Bitcoin Vs. Ripple: What Would You Bank Upon? Bitcoin’s Bigger Yields or Ripple’s Promising Future?
4.7.2019
Bitcoin and Ripple faced four huge price variations each in the last 5 days. Both the coins have bullish medium-term outlook. The volatility in the price of Bitcoin has pushed the attention of investors towards many other alternative coins. Bitcoin has moved from 8000 USD to 13,000 USD and fell...
Menus with “Dynamic Hit Areas”
3.7.2019
Flyout menus! The second you need to implement a menu that uses a hover event to display more menu items, you're in tricky territory. For one, they should work with clicks and taps, too. Without that, you've broken the menu for anyone without a mouse. That doesn't mean you can't also use :hover....
Hey, let’s create a functional calendar app with the JAMstack
3.7.2019
Hey, let's create a functional calendar app with the JAMstack
I’ve always wondered how dynamic scheduling worked so I decided to do extensive research, learn new things, and write about the technical part of the journey. It’s only fair to warn you: everything I cover here is three weeks of research...
‘Release the Tape You Coward’ — Roubini Tells BitMEX CEO After Debate
3.7.2019
American economist Nouriel Roubini is demanding that the recording of his debate with BitMEX CEO is released
Exploring Sets and Maps in JavaScript
3.7.2019
Let’s take a look into two new constructs that were introduced in the JavaScript ES6 specification:
Set - The Set object allows you to store unique values of any type
Graphical User Interfaces for Git
3.7.2019
Git is command-line-driven software, but that doesn't mean you have to use the command line to make it work. There are lots of options! Some of the deepest programmer nerds I know prefer to use GUIs for Git (Graphic
User Interface, or you know, software you can see things and click stuff), and some...
Bitcoin’s Survival Depends on an Uncensorable Internet
2.7.2019
In an age of unprecedented censorship, surveillance and rampant deplatforming, Bitcoin stands out as a beacon of hope. Its decentralized ledger enables value to be transmitted to anyone, anywhere without fear or favor. Whether you’re a Mongolian goat herder or a Miami drugs baron, your money...
Restricting a (pseudo) element to its parent’s border-box
2.7.2019
Have you ever wanted to ensure that nothing of a (pseudo) element gets displayed outside its parent's border-box? In case you're having trouble picturing what that looks like, let's say we wanted to get the following result with minimal markup and avoiding brittle CSS.
The desired result.
This...
Tips for rolling your own lazy loading
1.7.2019
You may have heard (or even issued the call) that “we can just use lazy loading!” when looking for a way to slim down a particularly heavy web page.
Lazy loading is a popular technique for gradually requesting images as they come into view, rather than all at once after the HTML of the page...
Making width and flexible items play nice together
1.7.2019
The short answer: flex-shrink and flex-basis are probably what you’re lookin’ for.
The long answer
Let’s say you want to align an image and some text next to each other with like this:
Now let's say you reach for flexbox to make it happen. Setting the parent element to display: flex; is a good...
S&P 500 Gains Can Earn You Bitcoin on New Bain Capital-Backed Exchange
1.7.2019
Crypto derivatives exchange EverMarkets is opening its doors to customers worldwide, with trades collateralized in bitcoin
Here’s A Tip For You: Watch Out For BAT Tipping On Reddit
1.7.2019
Very soon the tipping feature of BAT crypto will take the internet by storm. The glimpse of the feature has already been seen on Reddit. The platform is one of the biggest platforms where one can find all the latest information and the latest developments in the crypto sphere. To elaborate, just...
What Is An ICON P-Rep And Why Should You Care?
1.7.2019
ICON – the blockchain network that raised $40 million in its 2017 ICO, is looking to democratize its entire ecosystem through its public representative (P-Reps) program. This community-based approach to blockchain management will allow each and every ICX holder to vote on who they want...
Playing with the New Windows Terminal
1.7.2019
The new Windows Terminal was just released in Preview capacity. You'll need the latest
Placing, Spanning and Density in CSS Grid
1.7.2019
The most common things you learn in CSS Grid is usually related to the grid container and less about the grid items. A generic grid definition applied to the grid container is enough for a basic la
The (Developer’s) Growth Model
29.6.2019
I really like the post "The Designer’s Growth Model" by Dennis Hambeukers. Dennis just invented this model, but it's based on some existing ideas and it all rings true for me. Let me try to summarize the five stages as he lays them out for designers.
Producers: You learn how to design. You learn...
The (Developer’s) Growth Model
29.6.2019
I really like the post "The Designer’s Growth Model" by Dennis Hambeukers. Dennis just invented this model, but it's based on some existing ideas and it all rings true for me. Let me try to summarize the five stages as he lays them out for designers.
Producers: You learn how to design. You learn...
Nownownow
28.6.2019
Matthias Ott, relaying an idea he heard from Derek Sivers:
Many personal websites, including this one here, have an “about” page. It’s a page that tells you something about the background of a person or about the services provided. But what this page often doesn’t answer – and neither do Twitter...
Keep Your Money and Passport Safe With Products You Can Buy With BCH
28.6.2019
In this day and age, carrying your wallet, passport and mobile phone inside the inner pocket of your jacket is simply not enough to protect your assets. Thankfully, there’s a company called Tarriss which offers products designed to secure both your digital cash and personal data. It sells...