On this week's episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews Alyson La. She taught herself how to code while working as an accountant at GitHub and was able to transition to a data scientist there, then ultimately a software e...  ( 4 min )

If you're curious and passionate about technology like I am, and you’re looking for clarity in your code, you've likely already experienced the limitations of conventional tools for documenting and modeling APIs. Tools such as Swagger, JSON Schema, o...  ( 15 min )

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 DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 9 min )

Ever wondered how large language models like ChatGPT are actually built? Behind these impressive AI tools lies a complex but fascinating process of data preparation, model training, and fine-tuning. While it might seem like something only experts wit...  ( 4 min )

If you're working with Django and building anything that involves user accounts – like a blog, a store, or a membership site – you’ll likely hit a point where the default user model just isn’t enough. Maybe you want to add a profile picture, a phone ...  ( 7 min )

Lazygit is an open-source command line terminal UI for Git commands that I’ve used for the last couple of years, and it’s become my new best friend. Basically, the Lazygit tool is a wrapper for the Git command line that replaces it with a UI. Instead...  ( 9 min )

“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.  ( 14 min )

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 Feature is Better Than it Sounds originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 11 min )

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 published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 6 min )

This tutorial introduces the programming language, Clojure. Clojure is an awesome functional programming language that runs on Java's Virtual Machine (JVM). It is sometimes called a LISP, which is short for 'LISt Processing'. You'll need to have some...  ( 11 min )

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cross-platform development, a new player has emerged that promises to revolutionize the way developers create applications: Lynx. Developed by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, Lynx is an open-source framework...  ( 4 min )

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 DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 10 min )

Hey there! In this project, you will build a multilingual social recipe application using Flutter and Strapi. Flutter is an open-source UI software development kit created by Google. It allows you to build beautiful and highly interactive user interf...  ( 30 min )

Setting up a C++ development environment can be one of the most challenging aspects for newcomers, especially when juggling different operating systems and toolchains. Whether you’re aiming to build robust applications or contribute to professional-g...  ( 5 min )

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.  ( 16 min )

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 DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 16 min )

The fastest way to gather valuable information about your site’s users is still by talking to them. And what better way to do this than by adding a chat system to your app? For my case, I just wanted to add a chat system to my portfolio website so I  ( 7 min )

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 DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 10 min )

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.  ( 28 min )

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 DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 8 min )

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.  ( 13 min )

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 CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 15 min )

Interactive CSS animations with elements ricocheting off each other seem more plausible in 2025. While it’s unnecessary to implement Pong in CSS, the increasing flexibility and power of CSS reinforce Lee's suspicion that one day it will be a lifestyle choice whether to achieve any given effect with scripting or CSS. Worlds Collide: Keyframe Collision Detection Using Style Queries originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 14 min )

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.  ( 15 min )

With visual regression testing, we can update a page, take screenshots before and after the fact, and compare the results for unintended changes. In this article, learn how to set up visual regression testing using Playwright. Automated Visual Regression Testing With Playwright originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 13 min )

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.  ( 13 min )

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.  ( 15 min )

Having been tasked with creating a UI component for navigating the content of an online course, Daniel found himself neck-deep in a pool of new CSS features that he wound up using on the project. Case Study: Combining Cutting-Edge CSS Features Into a “Course Navigation” Component originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 14 min )

There’s a bit of a blind spot when working with CSS logical properties concerning shorthands. Support Logical Shorthands in CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 7 min )

I’ve used border-image regularly. Yet, it remains one of the most underused CSS tools, and I can’t, for the life of me, figure out why. Is it possible that people steer clear of border-image because its syntax is awkward and unintuitive? Perhaps it’s because most explanations don’t solve the type of creative implementation problems that most people need to solve. Most likely, it’s both. Revisiting CSS border-image originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 14 min )

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.  ( 13 min )

I’ve seen a handful of recent posts talking about the utility of the :is() relational pseudo-selector. No need to delve into the details other than to say it can help make compound selectors a lot more readable. :is(section, article, aside, … Quick Reminder That :is() and :where() Are Basically the Same With One Key Difference originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 8 min )

Going from the most basic ways to style lists directly in HTML to advanced customization techniques that are even capable of making things that aren't lists look like lists. Styling Counters in CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.  ( 25 min )

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.  ( 15 min )