Frontier technology for organizations doing important work.https://savaslabs.com/en-ushttps://savaslabs.com/blog/ai-agents-start-simple-then-add-complexity-our-recommended-path/https://savaslabs.com/blog/ai-agents-start-simple-then-add-complexity-our-recommended-path/Start with low-stakes AI agents to learn how agentic workflows behave, then apply them where the value justifies the added complexity.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)Back-end Engineeringchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/secret-savas-gift-exchange-gets-ai-update/https://savaslabs.com/blog/secret-savas-gift-exchange-gets-ai-update/How we turned 10 years of Slack history into an intelligent knowledge base with AI via Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and had fun along the way!Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)Company Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/bridging-gap-why-soft-skills-are-key-project-success/https://savaslabs.com/blog/bridging-gap-why-soft-skills-are-key-project-success/A project manager, Matt Taylor, shares how Savas harnesses the value of soft skills on technical projects.Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTProductivityPhilosophymatt-taylorhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/designers-toolkit-creatives-guide-mastering-moodboards/https://savaslabs.com/blog/designers-toolkit-creatives-guide-mastering-moodboards/Senior Product Designer Jayson Morse discusses how to use moodboards as a design tool and the benefits of using them to gather feedback during the design process. Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesDesignTypographyjayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/deploying-vite-github-pages-single-github-action/https://savaslabs.com/blog/deploying-vite-github-pages-single-github-action/A simple guide for deploying a Vite app to GitHub pages for free and automatic site hosting.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTArchitectureGitFront End DevelopmentVuelemonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/10-years-savas-labs-part-1-people/https://savaslabs.com/blog/10-years-savas-labs-part-1-people/Reflections of the people and purpose of Savas Labs over its first 10 years.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinessIdentityTeamchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/new-chapter-reflecting-my-journey-and-my-transition-chief-client-officer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/new-chapter-reflecting-my-journey-and-my-transition-chief-client-officer/After six years as Chief Operating Officer, I’m stepping into a new role as Chief Client Officer at Savas Labs. This transition allows me to focus on what I love most—helping clients solve complex problems, refining how we position ourselves, and ensuring we’re building the right partnerships for growth. In this post, I reflect on my journey, the evolution of Savas Labs, and why this shift is an exciting next step for both me and the company.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTCompany Cultureben-eckersonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/maximizing-project-success-product-owner-and-project-manager/https://savaslabs.com/blog/maximizing-project-success-product-owner-and-project-manager/We discuss the differences between a Product Owner and Project Manager and how their roles provide success to companies.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTProductivityCompany CultureBusinessTeamluzia-bryanthttps://savaslabs.com/blog/designers-toolkit-aligning-design-preferences-ease-using-spectrum-polls/https://savaslabs.com/blog/designers-toolkit-aligning-design-preferences-ease-using-spectrum-polls/Senior Product Designer Jayson Morse discusses how to use spectrum polls as a design tool. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesDesignjayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/attending-2024-brand-new-conference/https://savaslabs.com/blog/attending-2024-brand-new-conference/Senior designer Drew Glover talks about his experience at the 2024 Brand New Conference.Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureDesignBrandingdrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/application-ai-coaching-savas-labs/https://savaslabs.com/blog/application-ai-coaching-savas-labs/In this blog post, we describe how Savas Labs has applied LLMs like ChatGPT to learn and improve communication, sales, and management strategies.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)anabel-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/return-office-nah-retreat-yo-self-yes/https://savaslabs.com/blog/return-office-nah-retreat-yo-self-yes/DescriptionTue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTCompany CulturePhilosophyTeambri-schulerhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/why-managed-hosting-worth-investment-cautionary-tale-growing-businesses/https://savaslabs.com/blog/why-managed-hosting-worth-investment-cautionary-tale-growing-businesses/Learn why managed hosting is essential for growing businesses, offering scalability, security, and reliable performance.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTPerformanceBest Practiceswendy-stockerhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/art-project-management-lessons-2024-digital-project-management-summit/https://savaslabs.com/blog/art-project-management-lessons-2024-digital-project-management-summit/Members of the Savas Labs Project Management team share their takeaways from the 2024 Digital Project Management Summit in Austin, Texas.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTProductivityCompany CultureConferencejenn-danghttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-ai-your-personal-ai-assistant-within-your-drupal-website/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-ai-your-personal-ai-assistant-within-your-drupal-website/With AI fever spreading across the globe, many of the ways we are working and the tools we use are changing; Drupal is no exception. As always, the Drupal community worked together to create a new module that enables all the power of AI into the Drupal admin experience—the AI Module.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)Drupalsiro-ausilihttps://savaslabs.com/blog/jargonator-ai-tool-we-built-figma/https://savaslabs.com/blog/jargonator-ai-tool-we-built-figma/Savas Labs created an AI Copy Generating Plugin for Figma, saving time and energy for designers!Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)Figmajayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/role-strategic-consulting-building-brand-aligned-websites/https://savaslabs.com/blog/role-strategic-consulting-building-brand-aligned-websites/In today’s digital age, a website is far more than a place to house content—it’s the digital face of a brand. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and ultimately drives action. To achieve that kind of impact, a website needs to do more than just function well. It must align deeply with the brand it represents, offering a seamless user experience while conveying the company's core values, mission, and unique voice. This is where strategic consulting becomes invaluable.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTConsultingBrandingStrategysophia-inmanhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/essential-guide-upgrading-drupal-11-and-beyond-navigating-evolution-confidence/https://savaslabs.com/blog/essential-guide-upgrading-drupal-11-and-beyond-navigating-evolution-confidence/Discover how to streamline Drupal core upgrades with this practical guide. Learn effective strategies to prepare your site, update modules, and deploy smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced security. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTDrupalProductivityBest Practiceswendy-stockerhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/exploration-ai-coaching-more-effective-communication/https://savaslabs.com/blog/exploration-ai-coaching-more-effective-communication/Could AI be an effective tool for evaluating how we communicate when speaking to our peers? Our designer Anabel Russo spends some time reflecting on the possibilities.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)anabel-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/note-scrolljacking/https://savaslabs.com/blog/note-scrolljacking/Scrolljacking rarely leads to a good user experience. But it's possible to create immersive, scroll-based animations without disrupting users' expectations.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTDesignJavaScriptsean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/unlocking-user-insights-utilizing-quantitative-research-find-opportunities/https://savaslabs.com/blog/unlocking-user-insights-utilizing-quantitative-research-find-opportunities/Simon discusses the importance of taking a step back and reviewing larger sets of data to inform future exploration and improvements. Specifically, how does Quantitative Research effect those strategies?Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTUser Experiencesimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/best-practices-llm-powered-solutions/https://savaslabs.com/blog/best-practices-llm-powered-solutions/Master advanced techniques for building with Large Language Models (LLMs). Learn about prompting, RAG, fine-tuning, and best practices for LLM-powered solutions.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)dan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/effective-mental-framework-llms/https://savaslabs.com/blog/effective-mental-framework-llms/Unlock the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) by viewing them as early-career professionals. Learn how to effectively manage their strengths and limitations for optimal results.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)dan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/demystifying-ai-large-language-models-llms/https://savaslabs.com/blog/demystifying-ai-large-language-models-llms/Dive deep into Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model (LLM) architecture, training, and potential. Gain a foundational understanding so that you can leverage them most effectively.Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)dan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-choose-photos-your-website/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-choose-photos-your-website/Proper use of photography is a powerful tool when crafting a professional and engaging online presence. The images you choose should capture and guide your users’ attention while supporting your brand’s message and purpose. It is important to consider content, composition, and quality when selecting photos for your website, but where do you start? We’ve put together a few things to keep in mind as you’re making these choices, to help you make informed decisions when choosing the best photos for your website.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTDesignBest PracticesBrandingjayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/thank-or-not-thank-chatgpt-dilemma/https://savaslabs.com/blog/thank-or-not-thank-chatgpt-dilemma/Should you thank ChatGPT? While politeness is a good habit and might even improve AI responses, the environmental cost of extra computation is worth considering. This blog explores the balance between courtesy, technical benefits, and sustainability in our interactions with AI.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTArtificial Intelligence (AI)dan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/unlocking-user-insights-utilizing-qualitative-research-inform-ux-strategies/https://savaslabs.com/blog/unlocking-user-insights-utilizing-qualitative-research-inform-ux-strategies/Simon discusses the importance of understanding user behaviors, needs, and preferences to create effective UX designs. Specifically, how does Qualitative Research effect those strategies?Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTUser Experiencesimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-implement-variable-fonts-website/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-implement-variable-fonts-website/Our easy-to-follow guide details the basics of variable fonts and how to implement them on a website.Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignResponsive DesignFront End Developmenttim-matthewshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-locally-install-new-drupal-10-site/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-locally-install-new-drupal-10-site/Here are three different ways to install Drupal 10 on your computer locally: Lando, DDev, or Docker Compose.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTDrupalsamuel-dufrinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-embrace-practical-limitations-design/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-embrace-practical-limitations-design/Inspired by The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Senior UI/UX Designer Drew shares how the team crafted a beautiful website for one of our clients.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignBrandingChallengesdrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/browsers-other-chrome/https://savaslabs.com/blog/browsers-other-chrome/TBDTue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTPerformanceChallengesFront End Developmentlemonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/setting-stage-successful-onboarding/https://savaslabs.com/blog/setting-stage-successful-onboarding/What to expect from your first day to the end of your first year as a new employee at Savas Labs.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinessclaudine-dusablonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/upgrading-drupal-9-drupal-10/https://savaslabs.com/blog/upgrading-drupal-9-drupal-10/Everything about what’s changed in Drupal 10, the risks associated with not upgrading from Drupal 9, and resources on preparing for this transition.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDrupalBest PracticesPHPchelsea-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/retreat-yoself-2023/https://savaslabs.com/blog/retreat-yoself-2023/A recap of the Savas Labs retreat in Nashville, TN. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinessEventsavannah-linvillehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/my-experience-2023-creative-works-conference/https://savaslabs.com/blog/my-experience-2023-creative-works-conference/Our Design Director, Ian, shares his experience attending the 2023 Creative Works Conference in Memphis, TN.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignCompany Cultureian-curranhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/guiding-stakeholders-through-their-first-website-design-project/https://savaslabs.com/blog/guiding-stakeholders-through-their-first-website-design-project/Learn how we adjusted our website design approach, highlighting our flexibility and process refinement while keeping clients' needs front and center.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignFigmaNonprofitBrandingian-curranhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/why-code-access-matters-collaborating-through-digital-blueprints/https://savaslabs.com/blog/why-code-access-matters-collaborating-through-digital-blueprints/Discover the importance of shared code access in digital collaboration. Learn how taking this crucial first step fosters trust and alignment with our clients.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTlemonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-pick-colors-your-websites-design-system/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-pick-colors-your-websites-design-system/Unlock the power of color in web design. Learn how proper color usage elevates aesthetics, communicates value, and enhances usability for a standout website.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignBest PracticesBrandingjayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/whens-next-f1-race/https://savaslabs.com/blog/whens-next-f1-race/Our Senior UX/UI Designer shares his creative process for building the graphics for 'The Next F1 Race,' a single-page website featuring the 2023 Formula 1 schedule.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesigndrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-lead-workshops-large-groups-ux-strategist/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-lead-workshops-large-groups-ux-strategist/UX Strategists often have to lead workshops with large groups of clients. Here are some strategies to successfully facilitate smooth and productive workshops.Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTUser ExperienceBest PracticesBusinesssimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-hook-custom-domain-your-github-repository/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-hook-custom-domain-your-github-repository/Discover how to seamlessly connect a custom domain to your GitHub repository with this simple step-by-step guide.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTGitFront End DevelopmentPerformancelemonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/my-adventures-config-2023/https://savaslabs.com/blog/my-adventures-config-2023/Embark on our UX Strategist's experience at the Figma's Config conference in San Francisco.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignCompany CultureFigmaConferencelea-balcerzakhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/crafting-user-journeys-exceptional-digital-experiences/https://savaslabs.com/blog/crafting-user-journeys-exceptional-digital-experiences/Explore the significance of user journeys in the UX design process. Uncover what user journeys are, their crucial role in supporting superior user experiences, and tips on constructing effective ones.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignResponsive DesignUser ExperienceUsabilityBest Practiceslea-balcerzakhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/designing-component-based-system-our-clients/https://savaslabs.com/blog/designing-component-based-system-our-clients/Explore the benefits of a component-based system, an innovative approach to web design that ensures dynamic, consistent, and uniquely tailored designs while empowering content editors to easily add/modify pages without relying on designers or developers.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTComponent LibrariesDesignFigmaian-curranhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/parliament-23-recap/https://savaslabs.com/blog/parliament-23-recap/Relive our annual Parliament event in Raleigh—three days dedicated to boosting collaboration, quality of work, and refining internal processes. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinesssavannah-linvillehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-assess-websites-accessibility-developer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-assess-websites-accessibility-developer/Learn how developers can assess website accessibility to enhance user experience, promote ethical digital practices, and boost business potential.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessUsabilityDiversity & Inclusionangelika-yoderhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/running-navigation-exercises-large-organizations/https://savaslabs.com/blog/running-navigation-exercises-large-organizations/Discover our approach to managing complex navigation issues, offering insights to enhance a website's user experience and drive success for large organizations.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessUser ExperienceUsabilitysimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-develop-accessible-wordpress-drupal-craft-websites/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-develop-accessible-wordpress-drupal-craft-websites/Here is a guide for developers on achieving accessibility for WordPress, Drupal, and Craft websites.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTDrupalWordPressBest PracticesFrameworkangelika-yoderhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/pros-and-cons-website-redesign-vs-refresh/https://savaslabs.com/blog/pros-and-cons-website-redesign-vs-refresh/Keeping your website up-to-date is crucial for maintaining a positive user experience, building your organization’s digital presence, and staying ahead of your competition. The two most common approaches to updating an organization’s website are a website redesign or refresh. At Savas Labs, we help our partners carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option and decide which path is best suited for their business.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignFront End DevelopmentBack-end EngineeringFrameworkchelsea-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-strapi-v4-api-tokens-validate-custom-plugin-routes/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-strapi-v4-api-tokens-validate-custom-plugin-routes/Strapi V4 provides authentication via API Token in addition to validation using the User Roles & Permissions system. Here's how to make it work with custom plugin routes.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTAPIsBest PracticesBack-end Engineeringmaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/difference-between-website-redesign-vs-refresh/https://savaslabs.com/blog/difference-between-website-redesign-vs-refresh/Website refresh or redesign? Which approach is best? In this article we'll talk through both options!Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignResponsive DesignFront End DevelopmentModule Developmentlisa-trevishttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-design-icon-system/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-design-icon-system/The complete guide to creating, naming, organizing, and using icons within a design system.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTDesignBest PracticesFigmaBrandingjayson-morsehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/positive-effects-practicing-empathy-workplace/https://savaslabs.com/blog/positive-effects-practicing-empathy-workplace/Empathy fosters workplace relationships. By practicing it, we understand our co-worker's strengths and weaknesses to promote a collaborative work environment.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinessluzia-bryanthttps://savaslabs.com/blog/creating-design-system-empower-our-client/https://savaslabs.com/blog/creating-design-system-empower-our-client/RevBoss tasked us with refining their brand identity. We developed new branding guidelines, including an illustration kit, that aligns with their business goals.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTDesignBrandingdrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-and-why-embed-react-wordpress-and-drupal/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-and-why-embed-react-wordpress-and-drupal/Learn how to embed React in WordPress or Drupal sites. While often used to build whole web applications, React can also enhance existing pages.Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTReact JSWordPressDrupalmaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-become-developer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-become-developer/Shifting industries mid-career can be intimidating, but the journey to becoming a developer doesn't have to be. Discover how one of our front-end developers left her job in sales and overcame hardships to pursue a career in tech.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureChallengesFront End DevelopmentDiversity & Inclusionlisa-trevishttps://savaslabs.com/blog/building-inclusive-environment-female-developers/https://savaslabs.com/blog/building-inclusive-environment-female-developers/Creating an inclusive work environment is crucial to the tech industry's future. We want all employees to feel respected and valued regardless of gender. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTCompany Cultureangelika-yoderhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-design-thinking-can-spark-innovation/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-design-thinking-can-spark-innovation/"Design Thinking" isn't just for designers; it's engineering our thought processes. Here are the ways you can use this potent tool for group problem-solving.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTDesignsean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/importance-being-curious/https://savaslabs.com/blog/importance-being-curious/Asking the right questions can turn a digital solution from good to great. Discover the power of curiosity and how we use it to understand client projects better.Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTBusinessUser Experiencesimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/what-look-agencys-proposal/https://savaslabs.com/blog/what-look-agencys-proposal/Here are the key things to look for when you receive a proposal from a potential partner agency.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessriley-whislerhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/steps-take-contacting-software-development-agency/https://savaslabs.com/blog/steps-take-contacting-software-development-agency/Are you considering contacting a development agency to help build your custom software solution? Here are the steps to take to prepare yourself and your team.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinesssavannah-linvillehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/questions-ask-when-evaluating-agency-partner/https://savaslabs.com/blog/questions-ask-when-evaluating-agency-partner/Learn what questions to ask a digital agency in an interview to ensure you find the right partner for your custom development project.Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinesssavannah-linvillehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/why-effective-communication-important-project-manager/https://savaslabs.com/blog/why-effective-communication-important-project-manager/As a project manager, one of your most important tasks is communicating with stakeholders and the teams that you’re working with to deliver a successful project.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessCompany Cultureluzia-bryanthttps://savaslabs.com/blog/unexpected-cost-of-using-google-places-api/https://savaslabs.com/blog/unexpected-cost-of-using-google-places-api/Learn more about how our development team integrated Google Places API for our Labs™️ project Tacolocation only to find out that it wasn't free. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTLabsCustom ApplicationUser ExperienceAPIshong-tranhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/quality-assurance-process-and-why-it-matters/https://savaslabs.com/blog/quality-assurance-process-and-why-it-matters/The quality assurance process is arguably the most critical step when designing custom software. Discover more about our process and recommended best practices.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesUser Experiencetaylor-ticehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/node-proxy-pinning-tezos-nfts-using-pinata/https://savaslabs.com/blog/node-proxy-pinning-tezos-nfts-using-pinata/How and why we built an Express app for interfacing with Pinata for managing Tezos NFT media and metadata.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTAPIsArchitectureBack-end EngineeringCustom ApplicationJavaScriptmaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/discovery-how-prepare-success/https://savaslabs.com/blog/discovery-how-prepare-success/Learn more about what we do during our project discovery phase at Savas to understand our client’s goals and needs to ensure we deliver an exceptional product.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesUser Experiencetaylor-ticehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/why-your-project-needs-discovery-phase/https://savaslabs.com/blog/why-your-project-needs-discovery-phase/Crucial to a project's success is understanding how we get there. Learn why the discovery phase is an essential first step in the software development process.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesUser Experiencesimon-goodwinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/growth-savas-and-what-drives-us/https://savaslabs.com/blog/growth-savas-and-what-drives-us/As we've gained consistent opportunities to serve more partners over time, we look at what growth means to us and why we're focused on it. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinessMarketingchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/reflections-diversity-equity-inclusion-savas/https://savaslabs.com/blog/reflections-diversity-equity-inclusion-savas/We're continuously evaluating our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—examining what these values mean to us and their role in our future goals.Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTCompany CulturePhilosophyIdentityDiversity & Inclusionchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/modern-web-content-architecture-series-part-2/https://savaslabs.com/blog/modern-web-content-architecture-series-part-2/Deciding between a monolithic CMS and a headless CMS approach for your next website? In part two, we discuss the pros and cons of a monolithic CMS.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchitectureFrameworkBack-end EngineeringFront End Developmentdevan-chasehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/leveraging-airtable-api/https://savaslabs.com/blog/leveraging-airtable-api/Airtable and its self-documenting API offer a great solution for data storage in simple web projects that you want to get up and running quickly.Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTAPIsArchitectureFront End DevelopmentBack-end Engineeringalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/application-performance-skillshare/https://savaslabs.com/blog/application-performance-skillshare/Brian Vuyk, our resident farmer and an application performance expert shares with us some best practices.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTPHPPerformanceBest PracticesSkillsharebrian-vuykhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/modern-web-content-architecture-series-part-1/https://savaslabs.com/blog/modern-web-content-architecture-series-part-1/Deciding between a monolithic CMS and a headless CMS approach for your next content site or redesign? We break down the pros and cons of each in this three part series.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchitectureFrameworkAPIsBack-end EngineeringFront End Developmentdevan-chasehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/alt-text-accessible-animations/https://savaslabs.com/blog/alt-text-accessible-animations/A how-to guide on how to write alt text for accessible animations. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesFront End Developmentsean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/improving-local-performance-docksal-and-virtualbox/https://savaslabs.com/blog/improving-local-performance-docksal-and-virtualbox/Changing Docksal's mode from Docker Desktop to Virtualbox made for significant performance gains in local development.Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTDocksalDockerBest PracticesProductivityalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/lorem-ipsum-what-if-we/https://savaslabs.com/blog/lorem-ipsum-what-if-we/Discover how we created and launched a 2020 lorem ipsum generator using Pug templates.Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTLabsTailwindCSSCompany Culturealex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/sappy-team-appreciation-post/https://savaslabs.com/blog/sappy-team-appreciation-post/One Savas project manager turned developer shares gratitude for the Savas team.Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTCompany Culturemaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/cognitive-load-how-google-missed-mark/https://savaslabs.com/blog/cognitive-load-how-google-missed-mark/We looked at the new suite of Google icons and why they're garnering such negative feedback.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTDesignUser ExperienceUsabilityjenna-spanswickhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/accessible-visual-design/https://savaslabs.com/blog/accessible-visual-design/Take a closer look at our redesign of PQCNC's DELPHI dashboard to see how we transformed it into a usable, accessible interface.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTUser ExperienceDesigndrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/finding-inspiration-local-civil-rights-history/https://savaslabs.com/blog/finding-inspiration-local-civil-rights-history/In light of the BLM movement, we redesigned the Durhman Civil Rights Heritage Project to make stories from Durham's civil rights history accessible to users.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTsean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/exploration-gsaps-scrolltrigger-react/https://savaslabs.com/blog/exploration-gsaps-scrolltrigger-react/Learn how we used GSAP's ScrollTrigger plugin to create an animated timeline for our work on the Durham Civil Rights Heritage Project site experience.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTFront End DevelopmentReact JSmadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/css-challenge-circle-ring-animation/https://savaslabs.com/blog/css-challenge-circle-ring-animation/TBDMon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTCSSChallengessean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/what-i-learned-designing-shouldiaskforgendercom/https://savaslabs.com/blog/what-i-learned-designing-shouldiaskforgendercom/Jenna's first project at Savas Labs was ShouldIAskforGender.com. This was also the first Labs™️ project we fully designed and built in-house.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTFigmaUser ExperienceDesignDiversity & Inclusionjenna-spanswickhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/lessons-learned-leading-my-first-design-project-savas/https://savaslabs.com/blog/lessons-learned-leading-my-first-design-project-savas/Our Senior UI/UX designer shares what he learned during the website redesign for DurhmanNCSports.com.Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTDesignFigmaWordPressdrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/school-work-all-remote/https://savaslabs.com/blog/school-work-all-remote/Meet Jenna and learn from her experience of applying for, accepting, and onboarding in her first professional opportunity as a completely remote UI designer!Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBest Practicesjenna-spanswickhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/implementing-fusejs-website-search-functionality/https://savaslabs.com/blog/implementing-fusejs-website-search-functionality/Need a swift, client-side search feature that's compatible with React for your website or app? See how we implemented the Fuse.js library in one of our projects.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTReact JSSearchmadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/introducing-tipit/https://savaslabs.com/blog/introducing-tipit/The story behind Tipit: Why leave boring tip amounts when you can tip in palindromes?Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTDesignReact NativeReact JSLabsmaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/cultivating-more-gender-inclusive-web/https://savaslabs.com/blog/cultivating-more-gender-inclusive-web/We built a Chrome extension that detects gender fields on websites & provides users with a drafted email to send to companies suggesting more inclusive options.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTLabsDiversity & Inclusionalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/response-covid-19-local-restaurants-durham-delivers/https://savaslabs.com/blog/response-covid-19-local-restaurants-durham-delivers/Savas Labs builds Durham Delivers to help restaurants serve more of their customers while their dining rooms are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTLabschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/meet-savas-labs/https://savaslabs.com/blog/meet-savas-labs/During the pandemic, like many, we have found ourselves with more time at home. With the world on pause our strategists, designers, and developers have been afforded more time for introspection and experimentation. Thus we’ve rolled out an initiative here at Savas affectionately known as Labs: a place where we can experiment with ideas and technology.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTLabsben-eckersonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/embed-react-app-drupal-8-paragraph/https://savaslabs.com/blog/embed-react-app-drupal-8-paragraph/testTue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTReact JSDrupalmadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/updating-composer-account-dev-modules/https://savaslabs.com/blog/updating-composer-account-dev-modules/Working with an in-development Drupal module that doesn't have an official release? These simple changes to your Composer install should save you some trouble in deploying.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTDrupalPantheonDebuggingalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-react-global-state-hooks-and-context/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-react-global-state-hooks-and-context/Set and manage global state for a small React Native app built from functional components, without using Redux or Mobx. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTReact JSReact Nativemaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/resources-racial-justice-america/https://savaslabs.com/blog/resources-racial-justice-america/The Savas Labs team unequivocally condemns the disproportionate brutalization of Black people by police in the United States. We've compiled a collection of resources that our team has been referring to for concrete steps of action and our own continued education.Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTDiversity & InclusionPhilosophychris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-your-website-communicate-crisis-situations/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-your-website-communicate-crisis-situations/Some tips from our team to yours on how to use your website to communicate information in times of crisis. Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-content-syncing-ease-code-reviews-and-deployments/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-content-syncing-ease-code-reviews-and-deployments/Code review is an essential part of producing high-quality work. We've developed some helpful tools and workflows to streamline the process.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTDrupaldan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/sorting-harvest-timesheets-and-importance-ux-research/https://savaslabs.com/blog/sorting-harvest-timesheets-and-importance-ux-research/Utilities like time-tracking apps must have the right feature set to succeed. Engaging with real users through UX research is the best way to hear what’s working, what’s missing, and what needs to change.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTLabsUser ExperienceBest PracticesBusinesssean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/oembed-drupal-8/https://savaslabs.com/blog/oembed-drupal-8/oEmbed allows a website's content to be embedded into another page. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTDrupaldevan-chasehttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-and-how-not-practice-social-distancing-demonstrated-cats-and-dogs/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-and-how-not-practice-social-distancing-demonstrated-cats-and-dogs/Social distancing but really cute. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinessCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-we-implemented-css-grid-our-new-site/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-we-implemented-css-grid-our-new-site/CSS Grid allowed us to create flexible layouts as we build our new site.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTFront End DevelopmentCSSTailwindCSSalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/free-introductory-resources-kids-learning-code/https://savaslabs.com/blog/free-introductory-resources-kids-learning-code/Free introductory resources for parents with kids who are interested in learning to code. Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinessFront End DevelopmentJavaScriptCSSchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/know-react-and-want-learn-react-native-heres-where-begin/https://savaslabs.com/blog/know-react-and-want-learn-react-native-heres-where-begin/Know React and want to learn React Native? There are many tutorials out there, but none encapsulated all the questions I encountered. Here's where to start.Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTReact JSReact NativeFront End DevelopmentDebuggingES6+JavaScriptmadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/leading-effective-client-presentations/https://savaslabs.com/blog/leading-effective-client-presentations/Presenting to clients can be stressful, especially for the inexperienced. Going into these meetings with the right mindset and skillset is critical for building consensus and momentum among stakeholders. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinesssean-osheahttps://savaslabs.com/blog/omega-search-progressive-decoupling/https://savaslabs.com/blog/omega-search-progressive-decoupling/Progressive Decoupling to make Omega’s search easily accessible, snappy, while allowing for spell-checking and auto-complete. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTProgressive DecouplingSkillshareReact JSSearchdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-work-remotely-and-still-be-productive/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-work-remotely-and-still-be-productive/Best practices for working remotely and staying productive.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinessBest Practiceskendall-hollandhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/working-storybook-and-drupal-part-2/https://savaslabs.com/blog/working-storybook-and-drupal-part-2/Our front-end team shares some tips and tricks on getting StorybookJS and Drupal 8 to get along. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTDrupalFront End DevelopmentTwigComponent LibrariesES6+JavaScriptalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/oh-hello-new-savas-labs-brand/https://savaslabs.com/blog/oh-hello-new-savas-labs-brand/Last week we rolled out the new and improved Savas Labs brand. It’s been an exciting (and busy!) time for the entire team as we worked together to make the new brand and vision come to life in a matter of just a few months. Here's how we did it.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTDesignUser ExperienceFigmadrew-gloverhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/gender-inclusivity-is-more-than-an-other-option/https://savaslabs.com/blog/gender-inclusivity-is-more-than-an-other-option/Conversations around gender inclusivity often focus on gender fields in forms. The conversation is bigger than that, though. Is gender data even necessary? How does a user change their name? How does this all tie into user experience?Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesUser ExperienceDiversity & Inclusionalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-claus-2019/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-claus-2019/As you may remember from last year, here at Savas we began a tradition to celebrate the holidays and season of gift-giving. You may have heard of (and probably have participated in) Secret Santa—the game where a group buys gifts for one another secretly, exchanges them, and the receiver must try to guess the giver.Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/six-months-revelations-and-roadblocks-junior-developer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/six-months-revelations-and-roadblocks-junior-developer/Ever wondered what beginning a dev career at a web agency is like? One of our own shares hurdles, highlights, and tips as she reflects on half a year at Savas Labs/Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTFront End DevelopmentPhilosophyBest PracticesTailwindCSSmadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/parliament-savas-owls/https://savaslabs.com/blog/parliament-savas-owls/A recap from the Savas Team's summit in Durhman, NC — to work together in person, share ideas, solve challenges, and hack on new projects.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureBusinesschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-tailwind-css/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-tailwind-css/In the spirit of efficiency and team cohesion, Savas Labs has recently utilized Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework. This has proven especially useful in keeping styles organized, reusable, and functional across projects even with multiple developers and writing styles. This is how we did it.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTFront End DevelopmentTailwindCSSalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/working-storybook-and-drupal-part-1/https://savaslabs.com/blog/working-storybook-and-drupal-part-1/On using Storybook to integrate component libraries into Drupal 8 projects.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTFront End DevelopmentComponent LibrariesTwigDrupalalex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/code-school-made-me-better-pm/https://savaslabs.com/blog/code-school-made-me-better-pm/How learning the basics of the command line, git, and frontend languages made me a better advocate for clients, development teams, and a better project manager.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessProductivitymaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-expands-development-team-meet-alex-manzo/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-expands-development-team-meet-alex-manzo/Our newest Junior Front-End Developer joins us with a love of dogs (their dog even joined us at the office one day!) and the best gif game you’ve ever seen.Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTCompany Culturealex-manzohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/should-you-contribute-open-source-software-its-complicated/https://savaslabs.com/blog/should-you-contribute-open-source-software-its-complicated/Contributing to open-source software is oft-touted as a necessity for those who use open-source software (read: everyone). But who benefits from the contribution and is it the best way to use our precious surplus time?Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTOpen SourceDrupalBusinesschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-brings-another-front-end-developer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-brings-another-front-end-developer/Get to know Savas’ newest Junior Front-end Developer, find out why she chose Savas and read a couple of her best dad jokes.Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturemadeline-streileinhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/adventures-estimation-accuracy-and-strategy-savas-labs/https://savaslabs.com/blog/adventures-estimation-accuracy-and-strategy-savas-labs/The estimation process is notoriously difficult to do well. Here are some tips on how to do estimates better.Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTBest PracticesBusinessProductivitydan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-hires-marketing-coordinator/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-hires-marketing-coordinator/The new Savas Marketing Coordinator will be bringing you quality content from the team, keeping you up-to-date on all things Savas!Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/top-5-things-you-need-know-speak-drupal/https://savaslabs.com/blog/top-5-things-you-need-know-speak-drupal/Drupal takes years to master. However with a focused introduction, beginners can turn the intimidating esoteric terminology into a powerful shared vocabulary with the pros who have been at it for years.Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTDrupalmaddy-closshttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-brings-another-project-manager/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-brings-another-project-manager/Savas Labs gives a warm (Texan) welcome to Maddy Bishop-Van Horn joining the team as a project manager.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/retreat-yo-self-savas-labs-team-summit/https://savaslabs.com/blog/retreat-yo-self-savas-labs-team-summit/Savas Labs hosts it’s first semi-annual retreat in beautiful, sunny, warm Austin, TX.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-claus/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-claus/We wrote a Slack app to help facilitate our first annual office secret santa: Savas Claus™!Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTCompany CultureOpen SourceTeamben-eckersonhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/welcoming-ben-eckerson-coo-savas-labs/https://savaslabs.com/blog/welcoming-ben-eckerson-coo-savas-labs/For a little over a month now, Ben Eckerson has been working hard to make an impact as Savas Labs’ new and first Chief Operating Officer. Ben joins us after six years at premier digital agency Viget, where he led business development and experimental IoT efforts for their Durham office (a couple blocks away from us in downtown Durham). Prior to Viget, Ben spent six years at creative New York/Durham agency Mckinney.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-transition-your-website-http-https/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-transition-your-website-http-https/Now that all websites must be served over HTTPS, we'll show you how to transition from HTTP.Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTMarketingUser ExperienceBest PracticesPerformanceDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/why-you-need-https/https://savaslabs.com/blog/why-you-need-https/The upside of HTTPS now greatly exceeds any previously valid tradeoffs. If you're not using it exclusively, it's time to make the switch. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTMarketingUser ExperienceBest PracticesPerformanceDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/updating-drupal-8-core-composer/https://savaslabs.com/blog/updating-drupal-8-core-composer/Some quick tips for completing this surprisingly tricky task.Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTDrupalComposerchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/cost-investing-drupal-7-why-its-time-drupal-8/https://savaslabs.com/blog/cost-investing-drupal-7-why-its-time-drupal-8/The short of it is Drupal 8 to 9 upgrades should be far easier (and less expensive) than any previous major version upgrade, and so will be from here on in. That means for those not yet on Drupal 8, you only have one final difficult upgrade left in your Drupal journey until the end of time.Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-8-turns-2-are-you-taking-advantage-it-yet/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-8-turns-2-are-you-taking-advantage-it-yet/Drupal 8 has been around for almost two years. We'll take a look at where it's been and where it's going.Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savaslabscom-redesign/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savaslabscom-redesign/The Spring 2017 Redesign of Savaslabs.comSun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTDesignUser ExperienceJekyllResponsive Designchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/lightning-talks-three-useful-additions-any-developer-toolbox-q1-2017/https://savaslabs.com/blog/lightning-talks-three-useful-additions-any-developer-toolbox-q1-2017/What we've added to our developer toolboxes in Q1 2017!Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTSkillshareProductivityDockerchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/five-drupal-8-tips-empower-content-authors/https://savaslabs.com/blog/five-drupal-8-tips-empower-content-authors/Creating and publishing quality content within constraints is a common challenge for content editors. Here's how we help our clients overcome this challenge.Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTDrupalUser Experiencechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/web-typography-book-review/https://savaslabs.com/blog/web-typography-book-review/A review of Jason Santa Maria's *On Web Typography*, and how we applied the lessons learned to our workflow.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTDesignTypographyUser Experiencechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/docker-and-drupal-pattern-lab-starter-theme/https://savaslabs.com/blog/docker-and-drupal-pattern-lab-starter-theme/How to build a Docker image for local Drupal development with the Pattern Lab Starter theme and other common front-end applications such as npm, Gulp, and Bower.Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTDrupalDockerFront End DevelopmentPattern Labdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/dramatically-improve-mysql-import-performance-docker/https://savaslabs.com/blog/dramatically-improve-mysql-import-performance-docker/We use Docker to ensure an identical development platform across our team while achieving parity with the production environment.Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTDrupalDockerContinuous IntegrationPerformanceProductivityUser Experiencechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-mailchimp-api-v30-subscribe-users-email-lists-drupal-custom-modules/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-mailchimp-api-v30-subscribe-users-email-lists-drupal-custom-modules/Our clients are often looking to reach their audiences via email campaigns, and MailChimp is one of the solutions we frequently recommend for this. MailChimp makes it easy to create and manage email campaigns while also providing beneficial analytics on user behavior.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalComposerModule DevelopmentMarketingdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/deploying-jekyll-github-pages-travis-and-gulp/https://savaslabs.com/blog/deploying-jekyll-github-pages-travis-and-gulp/We used Travis CI to run our gulp command to build the Savas Labs site, then committed the changes to our master branch, so GitHub Pages deployed to the site.Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTJekyllContinuous Integrationchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/optimizing-jekyll-performance-gulp/https://savaslabs.com/blog/optimizing-jekyll-performance-gulp/How we improved our company site's performance with a better Jekyll workflowWed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTPerformanceJekyllJavaScriptCSSSassFront End Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/supercharged-seo-drupal-8/https://savaslabs.com/blog/supercharged-seo-drupal-8/Here at Savas Labs, we listen to our clients needs, and what many of our clients need is to reach their target audiences effectively. Let’s be honest here - perfectly coded, a pretty looking website will be of little use if it doesn’t produce leads / increase brand awareness / facilitate conversions or generate revenue! So how do we help our clients achieve their goals? We get there by balancing website objectives while giving priority to lead generation via SEO. The more quality traffic that comes to the website - the more conversions we can achieve. It’s that simple!Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalMarketingchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-internship/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-internship/What it's like to learn at Savas Labs.Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/usability-testing-our-process-and-favorite-practices/https://savaslabs.com/blog/usability-testing-our-process-and-favorite-practices/Our approach to designing, conducting, and learning from user testing and other analyses.Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTUser ExperienceBest Practiceschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/using-xhprof-profile-your-drupal-module/https://savaslabs.com/blog/using-xhprof-profile-your-drupal-module/A case study of using XHProf to profile a Drupal module.Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTPHPPerformanceDrupalModule Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/strategies-and-tools-resolving-git-merge-conflicts/https://savaslabs.com/blog/strategies-and-tools-resolving-git-merge-conflicts/An overview of strategies and tools to use when encountering conflicts during merges in Git.Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTGitBest Practicesdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/installing-xhprof-profile-drupal-module/https://savaslabs.com/blog/installing-xhprof-profile-drupal-module/A step-by-step on how to install and use XHProf to profile your Drupal module.Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTPHPDrupalPerformanceModule Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalcon-new-orleans-2016-twitter-recap/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalcon-new-orleans-2016-twitter-recap/The ins and outs of the talks, sessions, parties, and more from Drupalcon New Orleans 2016.Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalConferenceEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-we-added-comments-our-jekyll-site/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-we-added-comments-our-jekyll-site/A peek under the hood at our website's commenting app, Squabble.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTJekyllJavaScriptOpen Sourcechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-lightning-talks/https://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-lightning-talks/Savas Labs will host 4 lightning talks at the American Underground @Main for the next TriDUG meetup.Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/event-apart-nashville-post-conference-thoughts/https://savaslabs.com/blog/event-apart-nashville-post-conference-thoughts/Our Senior Front-End Developer's reflection after their first An Event Apart conference.Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTConferenceDesignFront End Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-recap-drupal-8-case-studies/https://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-recap-drupal-8-case-studies/On Thursday March 17, about thirty TriDUG members gathered to discuss case studies in Drupal 8 site builds.Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-drupal-8-case-studies-presentation-and-discussion/https://savaslabs.com/blog/tridug-drupal-8-case-studies-presentation-and-discussion/After a long lull in activity, Savas Labs would like to reinvigorate the TriDUG evening meetups.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalcamp-florida-2016-recap/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalcamp-florida-2016-recap/Lisa Ridley of Savas Labs attended Drupal Camp Florida in March 2016. Here's what she learned.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTConferenceDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/were-going-drupalcon-will-they-let-us-talk/https://savaslabs.com/blog/were-going-drupalcon-will-they-let-us-talk/Savas Labs is sending 3 people to Drupalcon and has proposed 4 sessions.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalConferencechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-6-retires-today-now-what-part-4-upgrade-d7-or-d8/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-6-retires-today-now-what-part-4-upgrade-d7-or-d8/Which should you choose in upgrading your Drupal 6 site, Drupal 7 or 8?Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-3-options/https://savaslabs.com/blog/your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-3-options/What are your options while running a Drupal 6 site in the wild after EOL?Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/how-subscribe-users-mailchimp-lists-drupal-custom-module/https://savaslabs.com/blog/how-subscribe-users-mailchimp-lists-drupal-custom-module/Using Composer Manager and the MailChimp PHP library, we can easily subscribe users to mailing lists without the MailChimp contributed module.Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTDrupalComposerModule DevelopmentMarketingdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/its-nearly-2016-your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-2-risks/https://savaslabs.com/blog/its-nearly-2016-your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-2-risks/What are the risks of running a Drupal 6 site in the wild after EOL?Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/its-nearly-2016-your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-1-overview/https://savaslabs.com/blog/its-nearly-2016-your-site-running-drupal-6-now-what-part-1-overview/What to plan for as Drupal 6 EOL approaches.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalized-web-mapping-nacis-2015/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupalized-web-mapping-nacis-2015/Slides from Tim's talk on building web maps using Drupal at the 2015 NACIS conference.Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalMappingchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/all-things-open-conference-recap/https://savaslabs.com/blog/all-things-open-conference-recap/Savas Labs CEO Chris Russo shares his experiences from the 2015 All Things Open conference.Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTConferenceEventOpen Sourcechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/composing-composer-manager/https://savaslabs.com/blog/composing-composer-manager/Using composer manager to manage a custom module's dependencies.Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalComposerModule Developmentdan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-lighter-version-smacss/https://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-lighter-version-smacss/We'll use SMACSS principles to organize our custom SCSS and keep it lean and maintainable.Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalThemingSassFront End DevelopmentBourbonchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/we-ate-we-hiked-we-drupaled-drupalcamp-asheville/https://savaslabs.com/blog/we-ate-we-hiked-we-drupaled-drupalcamp-asheville/Drupalcamp Asheville - an all around success!Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalConferenceEventTeamchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-best-practices/https://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-best-practices/Some lessons learned about writing lean, easy-to-understand SCSS and capitalizing on all Sass has to offer.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalThemingSassBourbonFront End Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-setting-bourbon-and-neat/https://savaslabs.com/blog/sassy-drupal-theming-setting-bourbon-and-neat/A step-by-step tutorial on setting up Bourbon and Neat and compiling it all with Compass.Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalSassBourbonFront End Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-giving-two-presentations-drupalcamp-asheville/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-giving-two-presentations-drupalcamp-asheville/We're giving two presentations at Drupalcamp Asheville!Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalConferenceEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/when-drupal-database-sanitization-isnt-enough/https://savaslabs.com/blog/when-drupal-database-sanitization-isnt-enough/The user revision module does not (yet) care about drush sqlsan, and it should!Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalBest Practiceschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/personal-git-workflow-collaboration/https://savaslabs.com/blog/personal-git-workflow-collaboration/A git workflow that optimizes the preservation of (your) integrity, and frequent, distributed backupsThu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTGitProductivityBest Practiceschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/building-map-drupal-8-geojson-module/https://savaslabs.com/blog/building-map-drupal-8-geojson-module/How to create a basic map in Drupal 8 using the Leaflet library within a custom theme and the Views GeoJSON module.Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalMappingLeafletJavaScriptchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/implementing-ctools-multi-step-form-block/https://savaslabs.com/blog/implementing-ctools-multi-step-form-block/Some tips on how to implement a Drupal CTools multi-step form entirely in a block.Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/man-plan-canal-asavas/https://savaslabs.com/blog/man-plan-canal-asavas/Savas: the truth behind the palindrome.Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTBusinessIdentityTeamCompany Culturechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-8-theming-basics/https://savaslabs.com/blog/drupal-8-theming-basics/Theming in Drupal 8 means a lot of changes for current Drupalers. We'll cover what's new and how to create a custom theme in Drupal 8.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalThemingFront End DevelopmentTwigSassCSSDebuggingchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/managing-geojson-data-using-gdal/https://savaslabs.com/blog/managing-geojson-data-using-gdal/Sometimes the data you want isn't exactly the data you have. This post examines how to clean, filter and convert data using free and open-source tools.Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTMappingLeafletJavaScriptchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/durham-living-wage/https://savaslabs.com/blog/durham-living-wage/Fostering a **fair** and rewarding work environment is of utmost priority for me as an employer and providing a Living Wage is a good place to start.Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTBusinesschris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/mapping-external-geojson-data/https://savaslabs.com/blog/mapping-external-geojson-data/Leaflet.js is a powerful, light-weight javascript API for mapping. In this post, I'll walk through how to use Leaflet to map GeoJSON data.Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTMappingLeafletJavaScriptchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/set-drupal-8-environment-os-x-using-docker-and-bowline/https://savaslabs.com/blog/set-drupal-8-environment-os-x-using-docker-and-bowline/Learn how to use Docker, Docker Compose, and Bowline to set up a standardized local Drupal development environment on your Mac.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTDockerBowlineDrupaldan-murphyhttps://savaslabs.com/blog/code-sprint-help-port-views-geojson-drupal-8/https://savaslabs.com/blog/code-sprint-help-port-views-geojson-drupal-8/Join us on the afternoon of April 24 to help port the Views GeoJSON module to Drupal 8.Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTMappingDrupalEventchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-supports-drupal-association/https://savaslabs.com/blog/savas-labs-supports-drupal-association/Savas Labs is proud to join the Drupal Association as an organization member.Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTDrupalOpen Sourcechris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/css-testing-techniques-and-tools/https://savaslabs.com/blog/css-testing-techniques-and-tools/Since automated testing is a high priority to our team, I set out to research CSS testing techniques that we could integrate into our workflow.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTCSSTestingFront End Developmentchris-russohttps://savaslabs.com/blog/building-savaslabscom/https://savaslabs.com/blog/building-savaslabscom/What do web developers do when they have a few days between projects? Build an entire company website from scratch. Thanks to Jekyll and Bourbon, we were able to completely redo our website efficiently.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTJekyllBourbonSassFront End Developmentchris-russo