I learned the toLocaleString() method for adding thousands separators from this Github issue (https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js/issues/411) These options in your options config will add a thousands separator to your tooltips and yAxes.
Drupal 7: Implementing designs & patterns using Paragraphs
I know the sun is setting on Drupal 7, but I think it's still got a few good years left and someone may find this useful. Design systems and pattern libraries are all the rage now. If you're on Drupal 7 and using Paragraphs, you may be wondering how you can go about implementing patterns [...]
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Challenges of getting into a ‘deep work’ state
Read Cal Newport's book Deep Work for a refreshing take on the state of our minds in the 21st century. Also, the following video is a must watch if you think that social media could be impacting your attention span. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk I've been noticing more and more lately how social media use has an effect [...]
Using utility classes (like Tachyons) on a Drupal 7 project
We all want to move quickly to create awesome interfaces right? Well, if you're on Drupal 7, you know that it isn't exactly the best system to quickly make great front end interfaces with. I've recently found that using Panels/Panelizer and the Tachyons' spacing classes, I can crank out interfaces very quickly. This is beautiful [...]
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all my family, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, people I have done business with (and anyone else not covered by those categories). May your 2018 be filled with not only the completion of personal and professional goals, but with contentment with who you are and where you are in this life.
2017 year end review
2017 marked the first year in our new home. We got it (mostly) decorated and have loved having guests over to enjoy some dinner, games and conversation. This post is one of my favorites to write every year because it allows me to look back on the year and evaluate what I've learned and determine [...]
The most important design principle: Be inclusive
I've made some previous posts about design systems, which are all the rage in 2017. We are still working through the creation of one at my organization. One of the core parts of design systems are principles. These principles ideally shape the future of design for an organization. The most important thing that I keep [...]
Using different template (tpl.php) files for a specific content type in Drupal 7
Use case In one of our sites, we post email communications that were sent out as all-campus announcements on our website. The problem is, our basic web template does not look like an email template. So I thought, "I wonder if I could just load a separate set of tpl.php files based on the content [...]