If you’re a developer who’s thinking about building a platform that requires a code editor in one form or another, then this article is for you. This article explains how to create a web code editor that displays the result in real time with the help of some HTML, CSS and JavaScript. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/building-web-code-editor/
Accessibility must be a permanent program within organizations, much like security. In this article, Kate Kalcevich shares tips on which skills and questions to keep in mind when hiring for digital accessibility roles. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/how-hire-digital-accessibility-roles/
In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at two gradients: conic-gradient and radial-gradient. You’ll see how each one of them works in detail, what the differences and similarities are between them, how and where to use them, and some use cases for each.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/css-radial-conic-gradient/
Product roadmaps are often treated as a series of checkboxes. But they are more than that. In this article, Scott Himmer explains how internal partnerships, research, design systems, and regular touch bases can help make sure that your product roadmap is a successful one. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/changing-tire-on-moving-car/
In this article (the first part in a series of two), Luis Ouriach shares advice that he wishes he has when starting out in his career. These tips come from his experience as a user interface and product designer for close to ten years, and if you’re starting just now, then read on! https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/ten-tips-aspiring-designer-beginners-part1/
Figma has advanced enough where it now supports some powerful concepts that can help with the flexibility and maintainability of a design system. In this article, Sasha explains why she finds the Systems Designer position so rewarding — and it’s not only because of how fast certain tools have developed to help her master challenges she faces in her work projects. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/composition-based-design-system-figma/
What better way could there be to start the new year than with some fresh inspiration? Our collection of wallpapers for January 2022 is bound to put a smile on your face — and maybe spark new ideas, too. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/12/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-january-2022/
Scoping, estimating, and running digital projects can often feel like an exercise in futility. In this article, Paul Boag explains why you need to start breaking your projects down into manageable phases and why that’s the best way to achieve significant benefits. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/12/how-price-projects-manage-scope-screep/
Have you already built and published a Gatsby theme? In this article, Paulina Hetman explains how Gatsby themes work and what problems they can solve by comparing Gatsby themes with their WordPress counterparts. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/12/building-gatsby-themes-wordpress-powered-websites/
Range inputs have notoriously been a pain to style. Each browser renders the input differently requiring you to use vendor prefixes in order to create a cohesive look and feel. In this article, we’ll take a look at the quirkiness of the HTML range input and demonstrate how to style the input to look consistent across all major browsers. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/12/create-custom-range-input-consistent-browsers/