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5 Things I Have Learned from 10+ Years of Programming

29 April 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2

29 April 2025 @ 2:27 pm - CSS-Tricks

Brad Frost is running this new little podcast called Open Up. Folks write in with questions about the “other” side of web design and front-end development — not so much about tools and best practices as it is about … Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2 originally published on

How To Turn Your Figma Designs Into Live Apps With Anima Playground

29 April 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

As designers, it’s important to be able to transform visual ideas into concepts within minutes and into fully functional products within hours. Well, today we’re bringing you closer to AnimaApp, an app designed to make your life easier — whether you’re a designer, developer, product team member or entrepreneur.

UX And Design Files Organization Template

28 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Lost in a sea of UX files, docs, PDFs, and scattered decisions across Slack, Dropbox, Notion, and Figma? We talk a lot about organizing Figma, but what about a sensible folder structure for all UX assets? Let’s fix that. Kindly powered by [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com).

Anchor Positioning Just Don’t Care About Source Order

28 April 2025 @ 12:43 pm - CSS-Tricks

The fact that anchor positioning eschews HTML source order is so CSS-y because it's another separation of concerns between content and presentation. Anchor Positioning Just Don’t Care About Source Order originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Animating in Frames: Repeating Image Transition

28 April 2025 @ 11:48 am - Codrops

A playful exploration of animating repeated image frames along a path, inspired by Joana Correia's motion design reel.

“Product Kondo”: A Guide To Evaluating Your Organizational Product Portfolio

25 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

It starts with good intentions — a quick fix here, a shiny feature there — and suddenly, your product portfolio’s bursting at the seams. In this guide, Talke Hoppmann-Walton walks you through a “Product Kondo” exercise to declutter, realign, and spark some serious product joy for both your business and your customers.

Motion Highlights #4

25 April 2025 @ 11:00 am - Codrops

A handpicked collection of standout motion design from around the web to keep you en pair with current trends.

The Lost CSS Tricks of Cohost.org

24 April 2025 @ 12:49 pm - CSS-Tricks

In this post, Blackle Mori shows you a few of the hacks found while trying to push the limits of Cohost’s HTML support. Use these if you dare, lest you too get labelled a CSS criminal. The Lost CSS Tricks of Cohost.org originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Developer Spotlight: Max Barvian

24 April 2025 @ 10:33 am - Codrops

Meet Max Barvian in this Developer Spotlight, where his innovative web projects showcase the perfect mix of tech skills and creativity.

Boosting Up Your Creativity Without Endless Reference Scrolling

24 April 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

While it is clear that creativity is driven by both the left and right hemispheres, an important question remains: how can we boost creativity while keeping the process enjoyable? It may not be obvious, but non-design-related activities can, in fact, be an opportunity to enhance creativity.

This custom property trick solves a common CSS problem

23 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

Building An Offline-Friendly Image Upload System

23 April 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Poor internet connectivity doesn’t have to mean poor UX. With PWA technologies like `IndexedDB`, service workers, and the Background Sync API, you can build an offline-friendly image upload system that queues uploads and retries them automatically — so your users can upload stress-free, even when offline.

Droip: The Next Big Revolution in WordPress – Redefining No-Code Web Building

23 April 2025 @ 7:56 am - Codrops

Learn why Droip makes traditional WordPress page builders look outdated.

Every Senior Developer Needs To Know This!

22 April 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Designing for Flow, Not Frustration: The Transformation of Arts Corporation Through Refined Animation

22 April 2025 @ 12:00 pm - Codrops

Exploring how refined animations and interactive design reshaped Arts Corporation’s website, enhancing user experience and creative expression.

Mastering Carousels with GSAP: From Basics to Advanced Animation

21 April 2025 @ 12:32 pm - Codrops

Learn how to build carousels with GSAP using scroll snapping, utility functions, 3D effects, and draggable interactions.

z-index animation fix

18 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

What Does It Really Mean For A Site To Be Keyboard Navigable

18 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment.

“Pretty” is in the eye of the beholder

18 April 2025 @ 12:12 pm - CSS-Tricks

Yay, let's jump for text-wrap: pretty landing in Safari Technology Preview! But beware that it's different from how it works in Chromium browsers. “Pretty” is in the eye of the beholder originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Designer Spotlight: Stephanie Bruce

18 April 2025 @ 9:31 am - Codrops

Explore Stephanie Bruce's approach to visually creative websites as she shares her most exciting work so far, her journey and inspirations.

So, You Want to Give Up CSS Pre- and Post-Processors…

17 April 2025 @ 12:38 pm - CSS-Tricks

There was once upon a time when native CSS lacked many essential features, leaving developers to come up with all sorts of ways to make CSS easier to write over the years. So, You Want to Give Up CSS Pre- and Post-Processors… originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Developer Spotlight: Andrea Biason

17 April 2025 @ 10:08 am - Codrops

Andrea Biason showcases his journey and four standout projects that push the boundaries of immersive web development.

Fostering An Accessibility Culture

17 April 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

While there’s no definitive playbook for building an accessibility culture, Dani shares lessons from his experience in shaping it through habits rather than mandates.

Using CSS backdrop-filter for UI Effects

16 April 2025 @ 12:34 pm - CSS-Tricks

Tips and tricks on utilizing the CSS backdrop-filter property to style user interfaces. You’ll learn how to layer backdrop filters among multiple elements, and integrate them with other CSS graphical effects to create elaborate designs. Using CSS backdrop-filter for UI Effects originally published on CSS-Tricks, w

Turning Music Into Motion: The Making of the 24/7 Artists Launch Page

16 April 2025 @ 11:46 am - Codrops

A closer look at how Waaark designed and built the launch page for 24/7 Artists' latest product.

New CSS features to know for 2025

16 April 2025 @ 4:00 am - Kevin Powell

How I Recreated TanStack Router From Scratch

15 April 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users

15 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Dark mode isn’t just a trendy aesthetic. It’s a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully. Discover how to craft dark modes that don’t just look good but work for everyone, from those with light sensitivity to machine learning algorithms.

Nite Riot: Minimalism Gets a Wild Side

15 April 2025 @ 11:46 am - Codrops

When a client like Nite Riot walks through the (digital) door, you don’t play it safe. You go all in.

Next Level CSS Styling for Cursors

14 April 2025 @ 12:40 pm - CSS-Tricks

Custom cursors with CSS are great, but we can take things to the next level with JavaScript. Using JavaScript, we can transition between cursor states, place dynamic text within the cursor, apply complex animations, and apply filters. Next Level CSS Styling for Cursors originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII

11 April 2025 @ 12:39 pm - CSS-Tricks

This CSS-Tricks update highlights significant progress in the Almanac, recent podcast appearances, a new CSS counters guide, and the addition of several new authors contributing valuable content. CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Gild Just One Lily

10 April 2025 @ 3:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

“Gilding the lily” isn’t always bad. In design, a touch of metaphorical gold — a subtle animated transition, a hint of color, or added depth in a drop shadow — can help communicate a level of care and attention that builds trust. But first? You need a lily. Nail the fundamentals. Then, gild it carefully.

Tailwind’s @apply Feature is Better Than it Sounds

10 April 2025 @ 12:39 pm - CSS-Tricks

Most of the time, people showcase Tailwind's @apply feature with one of Tailwind's single-property utilities (which changes a single CSS declaration). When showcased this way, @apply doesn't sound promising at all. So obviously, nobody wants to use it. Personally, I think Tailwind's @apply feature is better than described. Tailwind’s @apply Fea

Cascading Layouts: A Workshop on Resilient CSS Layouts

10 April 2025 @ 11:26 am - CSS-Tricks

If I were starting with CSS today for the very first time, I would first want to spend time understanding writing modes because that’s a great place to wrap your head around direction and document flow. But right after that, … Cascading Layouts: A Workshop on Resilient CSS Layouts originally publis

CSS Carousels

9 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - CSS-Tricks

Chrome has prototyped these features and released them in Chrome 135. Adam Argyle has a wonderful explainer over at the Chrome Developer blog. Kevin Powell has an equally wonderful video where he follows the explainer. This post is me taking notes from them. CSS Carousels originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

How to set max-columns using auto-fit or auto-fill

9 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

The Truth About AI and Coding. Is Your Job Safe?

8 April 2025 @ 4:01 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Using Manim For Making UI Animations

8 April 2025 @ 3:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Animation makes things clearer, especially for designers and front-end developers working on UI, prototypes, or interactive visuals. Manim is a tool that lets you create smooth and dynamic animations, not just for the design field but also in math, coding, and beyond, to explain complex ideas or simply make everything a little bit more interactive.

Feeling Like I Have No Release: A Journey Towards Sane Deployments

7 April 2025 @ 2:41 pm - CSS-Tricks

Deploying like an idiot comes down to a mismatch between the tools you use to deploy and the reward in complexity reduced versus complexity added. Feeling Like I Have No Release: A Journey Towards Sane Deployments originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

A New “Web” Readiness Report

4 April 2025 @ 1:05 pm - CSS-Tricks

HTML 5 Readiness was a site that showed through a rainbow of colors the browser support for several web features. What about a new version? A New “Web” Readiness Report originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

How To Build A Business Case To Promote Accessibility In Your B2B Products

4 April 2025 @ 12:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

When passion for accessibility meets business indifference, what bridges the gap? Gloria Diaz Alonso shares how she turned frustration into strategy — by learning to speak the language of business.

I challenged a CSS Wizard to a CSS Battle

2 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

:focus gets focus states wrong

2 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

SMIL on?

2 April 2025 @ 12:37 pm - CSS-Tricks

Well, it turns out that SVG's built-in animation features were never deprecated as planned. Sure, CSS and JavaScript are more than capable of carrying the load, but it's good to know that SMIL is not dead in the water as previously thought, and is actually well-supported. SMIL on? originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Building A Drupal To Storyblok Migration Tool: An Engineering Perspective

2 April 2025 @ 12:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

In this article, Edoardo Dusi shares the engineering and architectural choices made by the team at Storyblok and how real-world migration challenges were addressed using modern PHP practices.

This Is Bad!

1 April 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Crafting Strong DX With Astro Components and TypeScript

1 April 2025 @ 1:50 pm - CSS-Tricks

One thing we can do to help teams code consistently is provide type-checking so that all of the configurable options for a specific component are available while coding. Bryan demonstrates how he does this with TypeScript when working with Astro components. Crafting Strong DX With Astro Components and TypeScript originally published on

Learning how CSS-only carousels are going to work

1 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

Blossoms, Flowers, And The Magic Of Spring (April 2025 Wallpapers Edition)

31 March 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

The beginning of the new month is the perfect opportunity to give your desktop a makeover. If you’re looking for some beautiful and unique wallpapers to cater for a bit of inspiration this April, well, this post has got you covered.

How To Argue Against AI-First Research

28 March 2025 @ 9:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Companies have been turning their attention to “synthetic,” AI-driven user testing. However, as convenient as it might seem, it’s dangerous, expensive, and usually diminishes user value. Let’s take a closer look at why exactly it is problematic and how we can argue against it to make a case for UX research with real users. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly.

The New selectedcontent HTML Element Changes Selects Forever

27 March 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Level up your responsive type

27 March 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Kevin Powell

Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In React

27 March 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

HTML `` is the de facto element we turn to for embedding video content, but it comes with constraints. For example, it downloads the video file linearly over HTTP, which leads to performance hiccups, especially for large videos consumed on slower connections. But with adaptive bitrate streaming, we can split the video into multiple segments at different bitrates and resolutions.

5 Must Know Sorting Algorithms Explained and Visualized

25 March 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Previewing Content Changes In Your Work With document.designMode

21 March 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

You probably already know that you can use developer tools in your browser to make on-the-spot changes to a webpage — simply click the node in the Inspector and make your edits. But have you tried `document.designMode`? Victor Ayomipo explains how it can be used to preview content changes and demonstrates several use cases where it comes in handy for everything from basic content editing to improving team collaboration.

If You Write React Code You Need This Tool

20 March 2025 @ 4:01 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Quick accessibility wins that are easy to implement

19 March 2025 @ 1:01 pm - Kevin Powell

Next.js Finally Fixed Caching

18 March 2025 @ 4:34 pm - Web Dev Simplified

Web Components Vs. Framework Components: What’s The Difference?

17 March 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Some critics question the agnostic nature of Web Components, with some even arguing that they are not real components. Gabriel Shoyomboa explores this topic in-depth, comparing Web Components and framework components, highlighting their strengths and trade-offs, and evaluating their performance.

Every React Dev Needs To Know This About AbortController

13 March 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

How To Prevent WordPress SQL Injection Attacks

13 March 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Have you thought about the security risks WordPress websites face? Anders Johansson explores why they are frequent hacker targets and shares how WordPress SQL injection attacks work and how to remove and prevent them.

Create a fun quick text flip effect

12 March 2025 @ 2:00 pm - Kevin Powell

Make Your React Site 100% Faster With This Amazing FREE Tool

11 March 2025 @ 4:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

How To Build Confidence In Your UX Work

11 March 2025 @ 3:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work, gain support, and make a noticeable impact. Part of [Measure UX and Design Impact](https://measure-ux.com/) by yours truly.

This CSS Property Replaces Hundreds of Lines of Code

6 March 2025 @ 5:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

How To Fix Largest Contentful Paint Issues With Subpart Analysis

6 March 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Struggling with slow Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)? Newly introduced by Google, LCP subparts help you pinpoint where page load delays come from. Now, in the Chrome UX Report, this data provides real visitor insights to speed up your site and boost rankings. Matt Zeunert unpacks what LCP subparts are, what they mean for your website speed, and how you can measure them.

Wrapper Classes: A Layout Foundation

5 March 2025 @ 3:01 pm - Kevin Powell

20 NEW CSS Features You Need To Know In 2025

4 March 2025 @ 5:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

The Case For Minimal WordPress Setups: A Contrarian View On Theme Frameworks

3 March 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Modern frameworks are supposed to help speed up development while providing modern tools and a developer-friendly workflow. In reality, Kevin Leary has found that they cause far more problems than they solve. This ultimately leads to the big question: why are modern theme frameworks so popular, and do they really benefit developers in the long run?

Sunshine And March Vibes (2025 Wallpapers Edition)

28 February 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by the community for the community, the wallpapers in this collection are the perfect opportunity to get your desktop ready for spring — and, who knows, maybe they’ll spark some new ideas, too. Enjoy!

Increase Your Productivity By 400%

27 February 2025 @ 5:00 pm - Web Dev Simplified

A simple shift to better understand CSS

27 February 2025 @ 2:00 pm - Kevin Powell

The Human Element: Using Research And Psychology To Elevate Data Storytelling

26 February 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Effective data storytelling isn’t a black box. By integrating UX research & psychology, you can craft more impactful and persuasive narratives. Victor Yocco and Angelica Lo Duca outline a five-step framework that provides a roadmap for creating data stories that resonate with audiences on both a cognitive and emotional level.

Redesigning a webpage

21 February 2025 @ 8:47 pm - Kevin Powell

Improve forms with :user-valid and :user-invalid

20 February 2025 @ 2:00 pm - Kevin Powell

Human-Centered Design Through AI-Assisted Usability Testing: Reality Or Fiction?

19 February 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Eduard Kuric discusses the significance and role of context in the creation of relevant follow-up questions for unmoderated usability testing, how an AI tasked with interactive follow-up should be validated for its capability to incorporate such context, and what the potential — along with the risks — of AI interaction in usability testing.

How OWASP Helps You Secure Your Full-Stack Web Applications

18 February 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

The OWASP vulnerabilities list is the perfect starting point for web developers looking to strengthen their security expertise. Let’s discover how these vulnerabilities materialize in full-stack web applications and how to prevent them.

How To Test And Measure Content In UX

13 February 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

The goal of content design is to reduce confusion and improve clarity. Yet often it’s difficult to pinpoint a problem as user feedback tends to be not specific enough. But: we can use a few simple techniques to assess how users understand and perceive content. Let’s take a look. Part of [How To Measure UX & Design Impact](https://measure-ux.com/) by yours truly.

Time To First Byte: Beyond Server Response Time

12 February 2025 @ 5:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Optimizing web performance means looking beyond surface-level metrics. Time to First Byte (TTFB) is crucial, but improving it requires more than tweaking server response time. Matt Zeunert breaks down what TTFB is, what causes its poor score, and why reducing server response time alone isn’t enough for optimization and often won’t be the most impactful change you can make to your website.

Taking RWD To The Extreme

7 February 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Tomasz Jakut reflects on the evolution of web design, from the days of table-based layouts and Flash games to the rise of responsive web design (RWD), which often feels like the end of history in web layout. But as 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of Ethan Marcotte’s article, it’s worth asking whether something significant happened after RWD — something so seamless that it went almost unnoticed.

Integrations: From Simple Data Transfer To Modern Composable Architectures

4 February 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

In today’s web development landscape, the concept of a monolithic application has become increasingly rare. Modern applications are composed of multiple specialized services, each of which handles specific aspects of functionality. This shift didn’t happen overnight - it’s the result of decades of evolution in how we think about and implement data transfer between systems. Let’s explore this journey and see how it shapes modern architectures, particularly in the context of headless CMS s

Look Closer, Inspiration Lies Everywhere (February 2025 Wallpapers Edition)

31 January 2025 @ 9:30 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Let’s make the most of the shortest of all months, with a new collection of desktop wallpapers celebrating new opportunities, sweet memories, happy little moments, and everything in between. All of them created with love by the community for the community. Enjoy!

The Digital Playbook: A Crucial Counterpart To Your Design System

30 January 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Design systems play a crucial role in today’s digital landscape, providing a blueprint for consistent and user-friendly interfaces. But there’s another tool that deserves equal attention: the digital playbook.

Transitioning Top-Layer Entries And The Display Property In CSS

29 January 2025 @ 10:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

It’s not always the big features that make our everyday lives easier; sometimes, it’s those ease-of-life features that truly enhance our projects. In this article, Brecht De Ruyte highlights two such features: `@starting-style` and `transition-behavior` — two properties that are absolutely welcome additions to your everyday work with CSS animations.

Svelte 5 And The Future Of Frameworks: A Chat With Rich Harris

28 January 2025 @ 3:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

After months of anticipation, debate, and even a bit of apprehension, Svelte 5 arrived earlier this year. Frederick O’Brien caught up with its creator, Rich Harris, to talk about the path that brought him and his team here and what lies ahead.

Navigating The Challenges Of Modern Open-Source Authoring: Lessons Learned

21 January 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Alvaro Saburido delves into the current state and challenges of Open-Source authoring, sharing lessons learned from both community- and company-driven initiatives.

An Ode To Side Project Time

17 January 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

A once-revered perk of some tech workplaces, the status of ‘side project time’ seems to have slipped in recent years. Frederick O’Brien believes it deserves a comeback.

On-Device AI: Building Smarter, Faster, And Private Applications

16 January 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

Shouldn’t there be a way to keep your apps or project data private and improve performance by reducing server latency? This is what on-device AI is designed to solve. It handles AI processing locally, right on your device, without connecting to the internet and sending data to the cloud. In this article, Joas Pambou explains what on-device AI is, why it’s important, the tools to build this type of technology, and how it can change the way we use technology every day.

The Role Of Illustration Style In Visual Storytelling

14 January 2025 @ 8:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

How do we determine the most suitable illustration style? How should illustrations complement and reflect your corporate identity? What will resonate most with your target audience? And regarding the content, what type of illustration would best enhance it, and how would it work for the age range it is primarily for? Thomas Bohm shares insightful examples and discusses the key qualities of effective illustrations, emphasizing the importance of understanding your audience.

Solo Development: Learning To Let Go Of Perfection

10 January 2025 @ 2:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

The best and worst thing about solo development is the “solo” part. There’s a lot of freedom in working alone, and that freedom can be inspiring, but it can also become a debilitating hindrance to productivity and progress. Victor Ayomipo shares his personal lessons on what it takes to navigate solo development and build the “right” app.

Tight Mode: Why Browsers Produce Different Performance Results

9 January 2025 @ 1:00 pm - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

We know that browsers do all sorts of different things under the hood. One of those things is the way they not only *fetch* resources like images and scripts from the server but how they [prioritize those resources](https://www.debugbear.com/blog/request-priorities?utm_campaign=sm-7). Chrome and Safari have implemented a “Tight Mode” that constrains which resources are loaded and in what order, but they each take drastically different approaches to it. With so little information about Tight

Lesser Known Uses Of Better Known Attributes

8 January 2025 @ 11:00 am - Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers

HTML attributes are like little instructions that we add to the markup of elements to make them do certain things or behave in certain ways. For example, most of us know that the `target` attribute with a value of `_blank` opens the link in a new tab or window. But did you know that you can use it on the `form` element, too? John Rhea presents several lesser-known uses for common HTML attributes.