Explores the ideal number of network requests needed for web page navigation, comparing traditional HTML apps with modern client-side approaches.
A thought experiment reimagining HTML with custom server-side tags, attributes, and a JSON-based output format.
A discussion on the proposed behavior and limitations of the new <selectedoption> element for styling HTML select elements.
A guide to using the native HTML popover attribute to create modals without JavaScript, including code examples.
A nostalgic look back at the early days of web development, from table layouts to dial-up modems, by a developer with 20 years of experience.
Learn how to use CSS's height: auto to override HTML image dimensions for responsive design without distortion.
A guide for beginners on setting up a minimal web development environment for MacOS or Windows, including React.
A developer reflects on how naming conventions and web standards create layers of abstraction that make modern web development possible.
A nostalgic and analytical look back at the dark themes and lasting impact of the Animorphs book series.
Explores the challenges of achieving pixel-perfect design implementation in web development across different devices and browsers.
A guide to implementing Open Graph and X card metadata to make blog content appear richer when shared on social media platforms.
Introducing handroll, a simple static site generator for creating handcrafted websites with Markdown and templates.
