Organize your Javascript and more..

Javascript rocks, but it can really bog down your load times!  By default most browsers load scripts one at a time, and this can add a considerable lag between page load, and when the page is actually ready for the user.  In many cases where you’re utilizing a sizable number of plug-ins, such as a one-page app, the lag starts to become a little too noticeable. Head.js allows all of your scripts to load independently of one another, or “asynchronously”, meaning your page is user-ready sooner. There are plenty of good libraries that tackle this particular problem, LAB.js and RequireJS are a couple others I can personnally recommend. Let’s take a look at how this all works..

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Ready. Set. Goal. GPG

Goals are the difference between doing and NOT doing. In an RPG, sub-goals, and lesser battles drive the plot, from these (often time menial) tasks, arises the symphonic overview of why it was all worth it.  The bigger picture that would otherwise be non-apparent, pieces itself together like an implied harmonic ressonance.  So what’s a GPG?  A Goal Playing Game.  Collaborate across the digital divide, hone your skills, and Get Stuff Done.  Coming Soon.  Bring nothing but your skills, and leave the fluff to Facebook.