Author: Mike England

Why I’m Excited About VR

You might not know by looking at me, but I am a huge fan of virtual reality (VR) especially when it comes to video games. My love for VR comes from a place of wanting to experience true magic, imagination, and creativity....

How to Use Dynamic Imports in Next.js

During some late night performance testing, I kept asking myself, “How can I reduce page load times in Next.js load times?” While obsessing over the Network Panel tool, I did what most engineers do in times of desperation and hit the Google....

Gutenberg Filters: registerBlockStyle

One of my favorite ways to customize a Gutenberg block is by utilizing registerBlockStyle. It’s a simple Gutenberg filter that can improve styling in the editor or frontend by adding a class name when the Block Style is selected. Not only is...

Scroll Animations with Intersection Observer

When creating even the most basic scrolling animations, there are many steps involved just to add or remove a class name with JavaScript. With modern ES6 syntax, it’s time to simplify how much effort is needed by taking advantage of the Intersection...

Enhance Your Work Space and Boost Your Productivity

Throughout the years, I’ve found that every office space I’ve worked in presented challenges for being productive. Being comfortable in your work environment is a critical ingredient for staying focused and productive. After years of experimenting, I finally have a great formula...

5 Favorite WordPress Podcasts

When it’s time to take a break from projects, I enjoy listening to podcasts as a fun way to keep learning. With so much excitement surrounding WordPress, it can be difficult to stay current on what’s happening in the community and ecosystem....