Nov 18 2025

Ahmad Shadeed - A Deep Dive Into object-fit And background-size In CSS

We’re not always able to load different-sized images for an HTML element. If we use a width and height that isn’t proportional to the image’s aspect ratio, the image might either be compressed or st

Techniques , Tools , Css , Browsers

Nov 17 2025

Victor Ayomipo - Integrating CSS Cascade Layers To An Existing Project

You can always get a fantastic overview of things in Stephenie Eckles’ article, “Getting Started With CSS Cascade Layers”. But let’s talk about the experience of integrating cascade layers into real

Techniques , coding , Css

Nov 17 2025

Preethi Sam - In Search Of The Ideal Privacy Icon

I’ve been on the lookout for a privacy icon and thought I’d bring you along that journey. This project I’ve been working on calls for one, but, honestly, nothing really screams “this means privacy”

Icons , Design , ui

Nov 17 2025

Jhey Tompkins - A Guide To Audio Visualization With JavaScript And GSAP (Part 1)

A while back I got approached by friend Kent C. Dodds to help out with his site rebuild. Besides adding a little whimsy here and there, there was one part, in particular, Kent wanted a hand with. An

react , Techniques , coding , Javascript

Nov 17 2025

Juan Diego Rodríguez - Gatsby Headaches: Working With Media (Part 1)

Working with media files in Gatsby might not be as straightforward as expected. I remember starting my first Gatsby project. After consulting Gatsby’s documentation, I discovered I needed to use the

performance , react , optimization

Nov 17 2025

Geoff Graham - In Praise Of The Basics

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the basics of web development. Actually, I’ve been thinking about them for some time now, at least since I started teaching beginning web development in 2020. I’m f

Inspiration , Career , Css , HTML

Nov 17 2025

Louis Lazaris - Powerful Image Optimization Tools

In recent years, the web development community has rightfully spread the message widely that images are often the largest resource on any given web page. While many developers spend time optimizing

performance , optimization , Techniques , Tools

Nov 17 2025

Brecht De Ruyte - CSS Scroll Snapping Aligned With Global Page Layout: A Full-Width Slider Case Study

You know what’s perhaps the “cheapest” way to make a slider of images, right? You set up a container, drop a bunch of inline image elements in it, then set overflow-x: auto on it, allowing us to swi

Tools , Css , Case Studies