xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"> Blog | Caffeine Creations (en-US) https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog Caffeine Creations Blog en Copyright 2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:12 -0400 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:12 -0400 Custom DDev Command https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/custom-ddev-command/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:13:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/custom-ddev-command/

Stop typing two DDEV commands every time you open a project. This custom ddev lp command launches your Craft CMS site and control panel in one shot.

]]> Displaying Exif Data in Craft CMS Templates https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/displaying-exif-data-in-craft-cms-templates/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:51:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/displaying-exif-data-in-craft-cms-templates/

On how to display exif information from photos on a Craft CMS website using twig and changing one setting in the general config file.

]]> Boilerplates to Accelerate Development https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/boilerplates-to-accelerate-development/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:20:00 -0500 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/boilerplates-to-accelerate-development/

On October 29, 2024, I had the opportunity to present at Pixel & Tonic’s one-day conference in Toronto. My talk, titled Using Boilerplates to Accelerate Development, focused on how developers can leverage boilerplates to speed up the development process while maintaining quality and consistency.

]]> Interviewed on the Craft Entries Podcast https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/interviewed-on-the-craft-entries-podcast/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:54:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/interviewed-on-the-craft-entries-podcast/

I was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast where I talked about my history as a developer, ExpressionEngine, Craft CMS, Web development in general, and the future of Craft CMS.

]]> Craft 5 First Impressions https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/craft-5-first-impressions/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/craft-5-first-impressions/

First impressions of Craft CMS 5 after updating two sites. A look at security enhancements as well as improvements to the author experience.

]]> Boilerplates in Web Development https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/boilerplates-in-web-development/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/boilerplates-in-web-development/

In the latest episode of the Website 101 Podcast we talk all about boilerplates in web development. What to include and exclude from a boilerplate as well as the pros and cons of using one.

]]> How to Choose a CMS - Podcast Episode https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/how-to-choose-a-cms-podcast-episode/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:52:00 -0500 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/how-to-choose-a-cms-podcast-episode/

In the latest episode of the Website 101 Podcast we talk all about choosing a CMS - what to look for and pitfalls to avoid and how to evaluate a CMS.

]]> Dark Mode with AlpineJs and Tailwind https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/dark-mode-with-alpinejs-and-tailwind/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:42:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/dark-mode-with-alpinejs-and-tailwind/

Enabling a dark mode switcher that respects system settings using Alpine.js and Tailwind CSS

]]> Content Fragments instead of Globals https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/content-fragments/ Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:07:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/content-fragments/

On using content fragments rather than globals for content that is used in multiple pages around the website.

]]> Notice Bar using Alpine.js and Tailwind CSS https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/notice-bar-using-alpine-js-and-tailwind-css/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:49:00 -0400 Sean Smith https://caffeinecreations.ca/blog/notice-bar-using-alpine-js-and-tailwind-css/

How to create a notice bar at the top of your website that when closed by the user stays closed across pages. Built with Tailwind CSS, Alpine Js and Craft CMS.

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