Web Development

Chrome 137 shipped the if() CSS function, so it’s totally possible we’ll see other browsers implement it, though it’s tough to know exactly when. Whatever the case, if() enables us to use values conditionally, which we can already do with queries and other functions (e.g., media queries and the light-dark() function), so I’m sure you’re […]

Tired of watching the loading spinner do its little dance of despair? This brutally honest breakup letter to everyone’s least favorite UI element calls out the lies, the stalling, and the silent screams behind every infinite loop. If you’ve ever stared at a spinning circle and questioned your life choices, this one’s for you.

We’ve known it for a few weeks now, but the CSS if() function officially shipped in Chrome 137 version. It’s really fast development for a feature that the CSSWG resolved to add less than a year ago. We can typically expect this sort of thing — especially one that is unlike anything we currently have

In a previous article, I showed you how to refactor the Resize Observer API into something way simpler to use: // From this const observer = new ResizeObserver(observerFn) function observerFn (entries) { for (let entry of entries) { // Do something with each entry } } const element = document.querySelector(‘#some-element’) observer.observe(element); // To this const

Reddit is considering using Sam Altman’s **eyeball-scanning Orb** to verify users—yes, your actual iris, for internet points. If this goes through, proving you’re human online might soon require biometric proof. Welcome to the internet’s weirdest identity crisis yet.

Sustainable web design isn’t just a feel-good trend—it’s a necessity as bloated, inefficient sites contribute to massive energy waste. Cutting the fluff, optimizing performance, and rethinking design choices can create a web that’s not just greener, but also faster, smarter, and more user-friendly.