Caktus Blog
Web development blog with how-to's on UX, quality assurance, project management, and more.
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CSS Tip: Fixed Headers and Section Anchors
Fixed headers are a common design pattern that keeps navigation essentials in easy reach as users meander down a page. Keeping a header fixed as the user scrolls can free up ho... Read more
October 23, 2017 -
Automating Dokku Setup with AWS Managed Services
Dokku is a great little tool. It lets you set up your own virtual machine (VM) to facilitate quick and easy Heroku-like deployments through a git push command. Builds are fast,... Read more
October 16, 2017 -
User-Centered Navigation Design
Designing navigation that will support the needs of website users is one of the more important aspects of site usability. At Caktus we practice iterative, user-centered navigati... Read more
October 9, 2017 -
Eliciting Helpful Stakeholder Feedback
Client feedback is integral to the success of a project and as a product owner, obtaining it is part of your responsibility. Good feedback is not synonymous with positive or neg... Read more
October 2, 2017 -
The Importance of Developer Communities
Go to any major city and you will be able to find a user group for just about every major, modern programming language. Developers meet in their off hours to discuss what’s new ... Read more
September 25, 2017 -
Commuter Benefits and Encouraging Sustainable Commuting
Growth for Durham has meant a lot of great things for Caktus, from an expanding pool of tech talent to an increased interest in civic-minded tech solutions to shape the evolving... Read more
September 18, 2017
