Rachel Andrew is a web developer and co-founder of the CMS Perch.
She also writes, speaks and teaches most often about CSS.
Rachel also runs a weekly CSS Layout newsletter and is always on the lookout for good things to include.
Her personal site is at https://rachelandrew.co.uk.
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Thanks for asking so many great questions. A few links on the things we spoke about.
For CSS Grid stuff see http://gridbyexample.com where there are lots of code examples, video tutorials and up to date browser information.
My product Perch can be found at https://grabaperch.com - check out our new e-commerce solution, Perch Shop https://shop.grabaperch.com.
Otherwise follow me on Twitter! Thanks again :)
What's the current status of Perch? What are some of the big brands using it?
Do you listen to music while coding? What are your favorites? :D
What's your advice for backend developers who dislike writing frontend code? Do you agree that being a web developer one should have basic knowledge about CSS and JavaScript?
Hi Rachel...
I have been following your talks on YouTube. You are pretty amazing. Thanks for the new CSS layout talk — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVk7xMrcEMk
My question : Where do you see CSS in the next 10 years?
Is it worth to spend time on learning CSS Grid while we still can't use it on production as browser support is too low? And spec can change too. I guess it won't be the well supported before 2018.
What's your favorite browser? And do you agree with Lea Verou's comment on Apple's Safari?
"Safari is not just a shitty browser, it's a shitty browser that forces itself on people. And that's the worst kind of shitty browser." — Source
When you are often on the road or speaking, how long in advance do you plan work for you and the team on projects? (or do you give that task to someone else)
What are you most proud of regarding Perch? (not just as software but as a business too?)
Hi Rachel :) I usually ask what CSS feature you'd like magical and instant support for... but I'm pretty sure that's Grid ;)
So instead: if you could change one single thing about our industry, in any aspect from tech to social to direction, what would it be?
First of all your advocacy for CSS grid layout and the resources you have provided on it are amazing, thank you!
My question is what future do you see for front end developers who are great at semantic and accessible HTML, and great at CSS knowledge and architecture, but will never be JS engineers?
Hi Rachel, Thanks for hosting this AMA. CMS is a business tool that very few businesses can afford to run without these days. To maintain competitive advantage, the more content a client can store and the better they can understand their data, the more likely they are to succeed.
What has been the greatest challenge for you in developing a best practise solution that works for more than the average subscriber?
How has your experience and outlook changed on the design and development of CMS since you started out?
Is there anything you would have done differently in terms of technology employed? If so, why?
Thanks in advance for taking the time out for the AMA, and your answers, Rachel.
What are the pros & cons, and differences between traditional CSS grid layouts and Flexbox? What should be the decision checklist when I have the question, when should I be using which?
How did you get your start with CSS?
What was the inspiration behind Perch CMS? How did you approach your initial clients
How important is it for a front end developer to understand CSS in and out; versus just relying on a framework?
What are your favourite books - both technical and non-technical?
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for hosting the AMA here.
I have an age old question to ask; what are you thoughts on CSS frameworks? Do you use any; or do you write your own CSS for all of your projects?
Richard Conley
Apart from Perch, what are the other products edgeofmyseat is currently working on?