Nx is a build framework that facilitates optimization, efficient scaling of applications, and other features such as shared libraries and components. In this article, we will be looking at how we can effectively scale Next.js applications by using Nx. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/optimizing-nextjs-applications-nx/
In this article, we will go through how object-fit and background-size work, when we can use them, and why, along with some practical use cases and recommendations. Let’s dive in.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/object-fit-background-size-css/
Quasar is an open-source Vue.js-based cross-platform framework that allows you, as a developer, to easily build apps for both desktop and mobile using technologies such as Cordova and Electron and writing your code once. The app we’ll build will store and get its data from Firebase, meaning that we will also be seeing how to use Firebase in Quasar. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/introduction-quasar-framework-cross-platform-applications/
This article highlights the process, technical decisions and lessons learned behind building the real-time game Autowuzzler. Learn how to share game state across multiple clients in real-time with Colyseus, do physics calculations with Matter.js, store data in Supabase.io and build the front-end with SvelteKit. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/real-time-multi-user-game/
The prefers-reduced-motion media query has excellent support in all modern browsers going back a couple of years. In this article, Michelle Barker explains why there’s no reason not to use it today to make your sites more accessible.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/respecting-users-motion-preferences/
In this article, we’ll look at why taking care of our work-life balance is important, how to develop a simple and effective mental health routine, and the most common and efficient techniques you can use to make your custom routine. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/effective-mental-health-routine-programmers/
Back in January 2020, Ben Holmes set out to do what just about every web developer does each year: rebuild his personal site. In this article, he shares his story of how he set out to build his own build pipeline from absolute ground zero and created “Slinkity”. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/building-ssg-11ty-vite-jam-sandwich/
In this tutorial, Paul Scanlon explains how to build an API by using Gatsby Functions and what you need to keep in mind when deploying it to Gatsby Cloud. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/building-api-gatsby-functions/
In this episode, we’re talking about DevOps. What is it, and is it a string to add to your web development bow? Drew McLellan talks to expert Jeff Smith to find out. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/smashing-podcast-episode-42/
Cumulative Layout Shift is one of the hardest core web vital to debug. In this article, we go through different tools to investigate CLS, when to use them(and when not), and solutions to some of the CLS issues we faced in our Next.js-based e-commerce website. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/nextjs-ecommerce-cls-case-study/