# Nicholas C. Zakas

- **Website:** <https://humanwhocodes.com>
- **Primary alias:** `humanwhocodes.com`

## Description

Nicholas C. Zakas is a renowned independent software developer, author, and coach based in Peabody, Massachusetts. With a strong background as a software architect at Yahoo and Box, Nicholas has made significant contributions to the world of web development. He is the creator of the ESLint open-source project and has authored several acclaimed books on JavaScript and web development. Nicholas is recognized for his expertise in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on creating performant, beautiful, and maintainable web applications.

Apart from his writing and speaking engagements, Nicholas is actively involved in influencing web standards, as seen by his contributions to HTML5, CSS Media Queries Level 4, and the Selectors API. His passion for JavaScript, web application performance, software architecture, and development best practices shines through in his work. Explore Nicholas's insights and expertise through his books, articles, and speaking engagements to elevate your web development skills.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UC95Pwj8oPPZN2mJCEtMqOsg)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/slicknet)
- [github](https://github.com/nzakas)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/humanwhocodes)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/iduHSQB-_n/w/820/h/256/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778167361077)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/iduHSQB-_n/w/159/h/159/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778167361176)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ecstasy | #f58220 | accent |
| Tuatara | #373736 | dark |
| Bright Sun | #fedd46 | light |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_
- Arial — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/iduHSQB-_n/w/1500/h/500/idc2tU5h3Z.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778167361402)

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