Geoff explores the often-overlooked divide between WordPress.org and WordPress.com, shedding light on the blurred lines between open-source ideals and commercial interests. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/10/problem-wordpress-positioning-not-plugins/
In this second article of a two-part series, Adrian shares insights about building WaterBear — his first project as a lead developer — discussing the challenges his team encountered while building it and various accessibility and performance improvements they’ve made. You’ll get a peek at the inner workings of a team striving to find its groove to systematize the work. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/10/waterbear-building-free-platform-documentaries-part2/
How about a little inspiration boost? Well, we might have something for you: desktop wallpapers created with love by artists and designers from across the globe. They are available in versions with and without a calendar for October and can be downloaded for free. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-october-2023/
This article is all about experimenting with modern CSS features. We will combine things like CSS masks, CSS variables, trigonometric functions, @property, and more to create a neat hover effect that would have been extremely difficult to do even a few years ago without the latest and greatest that CSS has to offer.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/re-creating-pop-out-hover-effect-css-part1/
In this article, Ganesh Dahal explains how the features have evolved since reusable blocks were officially released in WordPress 5.0 — and how the two have converged in WordPress 6.3 to form a powerful feature capable of allowing content creators to sync content and design patterns consistently in pages and posts. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/exploring-enhanced-patterns-system-wordpress/
We’re talking about running grassroots conferences and meet-ups. What does it take to organize a small industry event for your community? Drew McLellan talks to WDC’s Alex Older to find out. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/smashing-podcast-episode-65/
Branches are a really nice (and safe) way to configure or reconfigure your database without fear of screwing up the production database. Let’s take a closer look at how branching works with Neon, and the good news is, you probably already know how it works! https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/getting-started-with-neon-branching/
Adrian’s kicking off a two-part series, sharing his journey as a lead developer. In the process, you will learn about the lessons and insights Adrian gained at work, including the strategies that went into the technical stack of the project and what it looks like to collaborate with a team he is leading for the first time. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/waterbear-building-free-platform-impactful-documentaries-part1/
With the new CSS linear() easing function on the horizon, the possibilities of what we can do to create natural-feeling animations and transitions in the future are greatly expanded. Jhey Tompkins looks at the current state of CSS easing in this article and demonstrates what we can expect from linear(), including handy tools to get your hands on it today.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/path-css-easing-linear-function/
To help ensure the success of a workshop, Ben Shih introduces the concept of an inclusive workshop. In Part 2 of the series, you will continue to delve deeper into several key principles and guidelines that you can follow during and after the workshop to encourage an inclusive atmosphere. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/09/facilitating-inclusive-online-workshops-part2/