In this episode, we ask whether technology is making us redundant; will we all soon be replaced with AI? Vitaly Friedman talks to Tejas Kumar to find out. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/smashing-podcast-episode-55/
The CSS relational selector :has() allows selecting elements in combinations that were previously impossible without the assistance of JavaScript. We’ll review how to combine :has() with core CSS selectors to extend their capabilities for unique arrangements of elements.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/level-up-css-skills-has-selector/
In this article, Daniel Yuschick demonstrates that building selfish components is the key approach to avoiding different pitfalls on the way to good component design. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/key-good-component-design-selfishness/
In this article, Pratik Joglekar explores the typical traits of introverts and uses them to make parallels and categorize digital experiences that can stand out without being loud. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/introverted-design-building-better-ux-experiences/
In this article, Pratik Joglekar explores the typical traits of introverts and uses them to make parallels and categorize digital experiences that can stand out without being loud. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/guide-designing-for-introverts/
Get better at your craft and support the people in Ukraine — that’s the idea behind our Figma Auto Layout Masterclass with Christine Vallaure. We are donating all proceeds from the online workshop to humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Monday, March 27, 09:00AM – 12:00PM PT / 18:00 – 21:00 CET. <a href="https://smashingconf.com/online-workshops/registration#figm
Writing code documentation can be overwhelming when there’s no smooth process in place. Streamlining best practices and setting automation in your favor works a long way toward getting permanently up-to-date content that reflects the important pieces of your codebase. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/swimm-code-documentation-streamlined/
Largest Contentful Paint (or LCP) is a major web performance KPI which is still a new concept for many web developers since it became a ranking factor just recently. In this article, Eloïse Martin provides an overview of the best practices for the integration and optimization of an LCP image. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/optimizing-image-element-lcp/
Who doesn’t love a good front-end tool? In this roundup, you’ll find a nice list of useful front-end tools that were popular last year but are still bound to help you speed up and enhance your development workflow. Let’s dive in! https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/top-frontend-tools-2022/
Captioning can be much more than text. Let’s explore some design patterns for better UX around subtitles and closed captioning. Get ready to be challenged and surprised. https://smashingmagazine.com/2023/01/closed-captions-subtitles-ux/