Monthly Archiv: December, 2021
Just days after its official release, we are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of PHP 8.1 for all Professional plans projects. The new PHP foundation releases a new main version every year at the very end of November, and It’s some kind of early Christmas for us developers and application makers.
Sparks and acceleration PHP 8.1 comes with many new and long-expected features such as Enums, Readonly properties, First-class callable syntax, and new in initializers.
In this last episode of 2021, Josepha Haden Chomphosy takes the time to appreciate those who make the WordPress project a success and offers a carol of thanks.
Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.
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Have yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Transcript
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 00:10
Hello everyone, and welcome to the WordPress Briefing. The podcast where you can catch quick explanations of the ideas behind the WordPress open source project. Some insight into the community that supports it and get a small list of big things coming up in the next two weeks. I’m your host Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Here we go!
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 00:39
So, ages and ages ago, when I first started this podcast, someone basically requested that Matt and I do a duet for the last podcast of the year. A Christmas carol duet; him on the saxophone and me on voice. I obviously did not get that coordinated I don’t even know why I said obviously. I’ll tell you right now I did not get that coordinated. I was a very busy lady this year. So I don’t have a Matt on saxophone. Still, I did think that maybe it might be nice just for me to sing a teensy little Christmas carol for you all just because it seems especially poignant the words this year, especially after the 2020, 2021 COVID, all the things and trying to get back in person. So I’m going to sing you all one little verse from Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 01:35 Singing
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on our troubles
Will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 03:34
Alright, my friends, that was from my heart to yours if you happened to listen. If you skipped a few seconds to get through it, which I would totally understand, that is also fine. But I did want to just kind of wrap up the year to let you all know that I am so incredibly grateful for all of the people who show up for the WordPress project to make it a success. I have made so many friends and wonderful acquaintances throughout my time here with the WordPress project. And especially in my three years as the project’s Executive Director. You all have put a lot of trust in me and a lot of faith. And I know that we have gotten so much done together in the last few years. And I am equally sure that we’re going to get so much done in the years to come. And so thank you all so much for your continued work with WordPress and the way that you just bring your best at all times.
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 04:32
One other little thanks I want to give. Over the course of this year, I’ve had an excellent team that works with me on this podcast. I have editing and design folks and people who’ve joined me here and there, folks who helped me with my production. So big thank you to Dustin, Bea, I realize your name is Beatriz in the actual credits, but I call you Bea, and so thank you. Also, a huge thank you to Chloé, who does all of our production and wrangling every couple of weeks. A big round of applause and kudos to that tiny but tough team that helps me get this all done.
Josepha Haden Chomphosy 05:10
That’s to go on top of the general thanks to the WordPress project. And if you all are celebrators, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. If you are not celebrators, I hope that you have a wonderful end to your year and that everything you wanted to get done, you did get done, and that you can start 2022 with a fresh slate. Again, this is the WP Briefing. Thank you so much for listening. I’m your host Josepha Haden Chomphosy, and I’ll see you again in 2022.
Thinking of putting together a portfolio of your best work? Or perhaps you want to compile a fashion lookbook? If either of these scenarios describes your situation, read on.
This collection of free portfolio and lookbook templates for Adobe InDesign are certain to appeal to a wide audience, all while offering a convenient way to present your latest fashions or photos.
While these templates can be used outside of the photography, fashion, or beauty industries, some feature design elements that appeal specifically to those niches. This is a great asset to those looking for a quick way to create a portfolio or lookbook without having to conceptualize them from scratch
Now, without further ado, let’s get to this collection of portfolio and lookbook templates for InDesign!
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The Free InDesign Lookbook Template offers a simple layout that allows your photographs to shine. It comes with 26 layouts, which is just perfect for cobbling together a spread that works with your mission statement. It support A4 and US Letter sizes and can easily be used for brochures, magazines, company reports, and more. The layouts do support a fashion-feel, however, so keep that in mind when downloading.
The Photography Portfolio InDesign template is so straightforward in its presentation and yet it’s a real stunner. It supports two-page spread layouts for those larger ideas and fashion moments, and can easily be adapted to suit interior design or architectural fields. This template is print-ready, is fully-layered, and can be customized easily, thanks to a grid-aligned layout. Basically, your edits will not throw off the balance of this template’s overall look.
The Modern Design Lookbook Template is another solid choice for those looking for a simple way to present their designs or portfolio pieces. What really stands out here is the really bold background color choices and the way this can be used to compliment the photography to be featured on each page. This template comes with 13 completely editable pages, is print-ready, and it fits the A4 paper size.
The Architecture Portfolio Template emphasizes clean lines and layouts. It completely embraces the idea of minimalism, favoring full-page photo spreads, solid color backgrounds, and centered text boxes over columns of text or a more magazine style design. This template is print-ready in the A3 size, making for a large portfolio that’s easy to edit. The included color scheme and a multitude of layouts make for a stunning end product here.
What a stunner this template is! The Portfolio InDesign Template can be used for a variety of projects that require a lookbook or portfolio and super easy to edit thanks to its grid-based layout and included vector graphics. This template is customizable in A4 and US Letter sizes, includes 24 pages of layout options, includes free fonts. Vertical typography choices and subdued photographic backgrounds make a real impression.
The Stunning Portfolio Template for InDesign is an excellent choice for displaying graphic design work, photography, or fashion. It can even be used for architectural spreads. This template comes with a variety of page layouts and a front and back cover, making it the complete package. It’s print-ready in US Letter size and includes modern typography and color scheme choices, making it perfect for acting as a backdrop for your latest masterpieces.
The Free InDesign Portfolio Template can be used for displaying portfolio work from any industry thanks to its sleek black cover and editorial style interior. With plenty of page layout options, including many two-page spreads, this template would look fantastic with fashion photography gracing its pages. It’s easy to edit each page layout to include your custom content and the template is print ready in A4 size.
Another excellent template choice is the Clean and Minimal Portfolio InDesign Template. This one has a real corporate look but it could easily be adapted for display fashion looks, graphic design, or photography. This template includes 24 pages that you can customize with your content. It’s print-ready, comes with a vector icon, and can even be edited from within Microsoft Word. It uses free fonts and all text, images, and colors are completely editable, so you’re certain to achieve the look you want.
If all you need is a free stylish pages to present a couple of portfolio pieces, this Eight-Page Portfolio Template ought to do just fine. This template features a an eye-catching and geometric design, highlighting your work with graphical lines and bold colors choices. Beyond portfolios, I could easily see this template being used for a media kit or company report, too.
The Wonder Tour Photobook Template for InDesign is, as its name would suggest, perfect for showcasing photography. This would benefit photojournalists looking to advance their careers, architects wishing to highlight their latest work, and even fashionistas, who want to share their designs. This template has a whopping 31 pages color swatches, paragraph styles, and more.
The Portfolio and Resume InDesign Template includes 32-pages that can be printed in both US Letter and A4 sizes. It’s easy to customize thanks to organized layers and you can add color swatches, and there are custom paragraph and character styles that make it easy to define the look you want. There’s even a help file included that walks you through how to change images, text, and swatches. This multipurpose file can be adapted for use within a range of industries and for a number of purposes as well.
The Designer Portfolio InDesign Template is the perfect choice for a graphic designer or web designer, looking to highlight some of their best works to potential clients. Within the 8 sample pages, you can plenty of layouts to choose from for displaying logos, brochures, graphics, and other examples of your work. The template features a half-fold design and it relies on free fonts, making it easy to mimic the sample pages within having to shell out money on extra resources.
The Interactive Portfolio and Resume Template comes with three page layouts and two color schemes, offering up just enough choice to ensure you obtain the look you want without having to commit a ton of time to design. This template would be ideally used for a graphic or web designer’s portfolio since it has a dedicate page where you can input links to websites you’ve worked on recently. However, it also has a resume page and a case study page, which could be adapted for a number of industries. All in all, a fantastic free choice here.
Before you put together a portfolio or lookbook, and especially before you shell out money on a template, take a look at this collection of free Adobe InDesign templates. Not only are they nice to your budget, but they also feature really nice designs and layout options that make it easier than ever to put together a portfolio in a couple of hours — rather than a few days.
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Advent of Functional PHP: Day 8
Advent of Code Day 8 was, to put it mildly, a pain in the ass. There's a couple of reasons for that. It's a naturally tricky problem, it's hard to genericize, and it's explained fairly badly. It took a while but with some help from others I was finally able to figure out (and refactor to) a good, functional solution to it. So let's dive in.
The problem boils down to one of encryption. Our input is several lines that all look like this:
acedgfb cdfbe gcdfa fbcad dab cefabd cdfgeb eafb cagedb ab | cdfeb fcadb cdfeb cdbaf
Where each letter corresponds to one segment in an LED display for a number. Each number appears once on the left side, which is enough for you to figure out what letter corresponds to what segment. Then we need to use that knowledge to decode the numbers on the right and figure out what the number is.
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Generate code for modules for Laravel applications
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Web designers are always looking for ways to give their business a boost. And whether you have an eye towards bringing on new clients or expanding the presence of existing ones, the main goal is to grow your bottom line. It’s part of the natural evolution for freelancers and agencies alike.
And, although we often strive for growth, it can be an intimidating concept. You might, for example, see it as something that takes a significant investment of time and/or money.
However, growth comes in many forms. You don’t necessarily have to toil away for years in hopes of coming up with that one big idea. There are some simple ways to expand your business that won’t require you to move mountains.
To be sure, these aren’t get-rich-quick schemes. Rather, they’re opportunities that may already be sitting right in front of you. Today, we’ll show you how to take advantage of them.
Prepare Clients for Technological Shifts
The web doesn’t stay the same for very long. Both the technology we use to build websites and user expectations change rapidly. Perhaps it’s a little scary – but it’s also a great opportunity.
We tend to implement these changes into new projects. That makes perfect sense, as you want to start with the latest and greatest. But we shouldn’t forget about existing clients.
Whether it’s a change to Google’s search algorithm or a revamped editing experience for WordPress, existing websites need to keep on evolving. Doing so will ensure that these sites can take full advantage of new technology. More importantly, it also means that they won’t fall too far behind the curve.
This can provide a steady stream of revenue. Yet, not all designers take advantage. They instead train their focus on new clients, thus leaving a potentially significant amount of money on the table.
The biggest hurdle here is communication. But by proactively keeping clients informed of these shifts, you open the door to expanding your bottom line.
Offer Complementary Services
Like peanut butter and jelly, some services just go together. And adding the right ones to your web design business can make for a tasty combination. Or, at least improved cash flow.
And there are several complementary services that web designers can choose from. It might be recurring maintenance, web hosting, SEO, or even consulting.
You can configure things in a way that works best for both you and your clients. For example, you might do the dirty work yourself or contract it out to a third-party provider (more on that in a moment). Signing up with various affiliate programs is a popular solution.
That’s not to say that every service, no matter how natural an extension, is the right one for your business. While you can make some money, there is an added responsibility as well. It’s something to consider before making any decisions.
Still, design and development go deeper than just their respective names. There is a whole world of possibilities to grow.
Team Up with Other Freelancers
Because web design is such a vast industry, many of us have chosen to focus on a particular niche. This allows for more detail-oriented service. However, it can also mean that we’re lacking in other areas that are important to our clients.
One way to tackle this challenge is by teaming up with other freelancers or agencies. Hire them to take on the work that you don’t typically do – and vice-versa. Tasks like email marketing, social media management, and custom coding are just a few potential areas for collaboration.
If you’re contracting outside help, you can add project management fees on top of what you’re being charged. The result is that you’ll make sure the job is done right while bringing in a little extra cash at the same time.
The other side of the coin is the ability to pick up new projects that cater to your skills. In the right situation, it’s a great way to add to your portfolio without having to hunt for new clients.
Again, there are some extra responsibilities involved. And it requires a solid working relationship with someone you trust. Therefore, it may be wise to test the waters on a project or two before making any commitments.
Real Growth You Can Implement Today
The opportunities above are ideal for any web designer who wants to grow without radically remaking their business. They don’t require taking out a loan or spending tons of time developing a new product. They’re off-the-shelf ideas that can be implemented immediately.
And you don’t need to dive in with both feet. Starting small can add up to something over time. It’s possible to create a stable, modest boost to your income. As you become more comfortable, you can aim to take things to a higher level.
The key is in determining which areas will be mutually beneficial to you and your clients. The answer will be different for everyone, depending on your current situation. For some, the potential cash increase may not be worth the cost in terms of maintenance or other hassles.
Still, seizing the right opportunity may be just the thing your business needs to jumpstart growth.
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Form inputs to edit values got from a CRUD service
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This package can be used to create form inputs to edit values got from a CRUD service...
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Import data from files in CSV or JSON formats
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This package can import data from files in CSV or JSON formats...
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This is a simple class that can check if an HTML string contains special characters...
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No matter what kind of magazines you want to create, one thing is certain: you need to create a layout that grabs the attention and is pleasant on the eye. Thanks to InDesign, you can easily create complex and beautiful magazine layouts.
In this roundup, we’ve gathered the best magazine layout tutorials for InDesign. You will learn the basics, from setting up the grid and the pages properly to manipulating images and text to achieve a unique look.
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This tutorial will teach you how to create two full layouts in InDesign for a foodie magazine. It starts off with setting up the document correctly, follows it up with laying down the grid, and then finishes off with creating the actual layouts.
Learn how to create a magazine layout template that you can use over and over again, anytime you need to create a magazine. The tutorial walks you through the details of setting up the cover page and the inner pages as well as creating sections, masters, page numbers, and headers.
Don’t have time to create a magazine layout from scratch? Check out this magazine layout from Envato Elements. The template comes with 32 pages and includes typography styles as well as automatic page numbering.
Thanks to this tutorial, you will be able to create an attractive layout for your magazine articles. The tutorial shows you not only how to set up the grid but also how to work with text, images, and more.
Throw on your best outfit and learn how to design a fashion magazine cover. The tutorial covers everything from setting up the grid to using layered images, applying typography, and pricing and binding.
Try this magazine template if you’re looking to design a lifestyle magazine. The template from Envato Elements includes 32 pages and two different cover designs.
Use this video tutorial to learn how to create a magazine layout. Throughout the tutorial, you’ll use both InDesign and Photoshop to create a magazine for web use. You’ll also learn the difference between creating a print magazine and a web magazine.
Take your magazine layout skills to the next level by learning how to create a three-page magazine spread. The tutorial will show you how to create a standard article layout with an add thrown into the mix.
Dreaming about starting your own travel magazine? Try this travel magazine template from Envato Elements and make your magazine a reality. The template comes with more than 20 pages, preset typography styles, and image placeholders.
This tutorial uses a fake magazine layout to show you how to work with pages that have different sizes. Along the way, you will also learn how to create gatefolds and add a spine to your magazine.
Learn how to use InDesign to create a magazine layout and apply those techniques to a variety of documents. The tutorial dives into all the tools you need to create effective layouts.
Design a mouth-watering magazine for foodies with this Envato Elements template. The template has a clean design and comes with 15 pages, automatic page numbering, master pages, and typography styles.
In this over-the-shoulder tutorial, Adobe’s very own Erik Kirtley designs a magazine from scratch. This in-depth tutorial is a perfect opportunity to watch a pro at work and you’ll also hear answers to some commonly asked questions about magazine layouts and InDesign in general.
This quick video tutorial will show you tips and tricks for creating various magazine layouts from scratch. Taught by Adobe evangelist, Terry White, the tutorial explains how to recreate existing magazine layouts as well as how to design one from scratch.
Create an attractive sport magazine with the help of this template from Envato Elements. The template includes more than 20 pages and a detailed help file so you can easily customize the design to your needs.
Conclusion
Creating your own magazine layout in InDesign might seem tricky but with the help of the tutorials on this list, you’ll soon be able to create complex and attractive magazines. And if you need to save time or want a magazine template to study, check out these templates from Envato Elements.
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