I updated the style for <code> elements in the Web Cave Theme so that they pop a bit more. Enhanced Readability It was too hard to distinguish code blocks from regular text before. They were just white text on black like the rest of the post content. Now they have the strawberry color scheme that […]
Read MoreI decided to run through the Web Cave theme files and spruce a few things up. ADA Compliance Improvements I realized the images in the project posts and grid loop were missing alt text. They’re using WordPress’s the_post_thumbnail() function to render, which should cover the programmatic end. I just hadn’t added any alt text to […]
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I updated my personal portfolio, so I figured I’d update the project version too. The aim was to get the code cleaner and more maintainable, and to do a fresh round of auditing for google and accessibility. I also made some aesthetic changes to create some variation in the design […]
Read MoreThe WordPress Custom Theme project has been updated to Web Cave 1.1.0. This is a major readability update that brings major changes to the typography and contrast. Readability Updates: Swapped the primary typeface from Source Code Pro to “Titillium Web.” Limited “Press Start 2P” typeface to the homepage title. Removed the glitch effect from everything […]
Read MoreNew year, new WordPress theme: introducing Web Cave 1.1.0. Readability The problem with having an ironic web theme that’s intentionally bad is that.. it’s bad. The original custom WordPress theme for this site sucks and I’m tired of looking at it. Web Cave 1.1.0 is a readability revision that maintains the “3edgy haxor” feel of […]
Read MoreI never built a web portfolio during my job search. Shocking, I know. It’s typically the first thing every budding web developer has to build, and I’d never done it. This struck me as unacceptable, so I finally up and made one. Web Portfolio Features Slick and simple is the name of the game. To […]
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