Random notes to myself

The post recounts a presentation I gave about using a headless Drupal for a Metalsmith site. The interest stirred led to a series of blogposts named 'Introducing ORCA', focusing on Metalsmith.

In the world of Marketo form styling, frustration is often a constant companion. With countless styles to override and a continuous requirement for tweaks, I've decided to strip all Marketo styles and begin afresh.

Most contractors use WordPress sites but rarely update them, leading to security issues. Static websites could be a better fit, offering speed, security, low maintenance, and ease of content updates.

The blog covers creating responsive, spinning images using the Phi phenomenon. It details merging 36 images into a single sprite to minimize HTTP requests and increase load times. The challenge of maintaining image quality and responsive design is also discussed.

Recently, I was inspired by an animated SVG line drawing on the Square Space site. This prompted my exploration into the mechanics of SVG line animation, particularly the use of the stroke-dash property.