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Juan Diego Rodríguez wrote

Demystifying The New Gatsby Framework

Until a few months ago, Gatsby.js was best suited to make not-so-big Jamstack websites, but with the release of Gatsby 4, how well does Gatsby work with big and rapidly-changing pages? And how will it compare to other frameworks like Next.js? Gatsby 4 came out in October 2021 with a lot of new features. It may seem as if Gatsby 4 didn’t cause a big stir among developers, but it brought several game-changing features. Let’s see what v4 brings to the table. Read more…

Eric Bailey wrote

Voice Control Usability Considerations For Partially Visually Hidden Link Names

Overcorrecting for one form of disability may unintentionally negatively impact the experience for other forms of disability. For example, partially visually hidden link names may work great for people who use screen readers, but this approach can be problematic for people who rely on voice control software. Because of this, your designs need to be flexible and adaptable, as well as accommodate the many different ways people can interact with them. Read more…

Anna Prenzel wrote

How To Create A Vanilla JavaScript Gantt Chart: Adding Task Editing Features (Part 2)

Gantt Charts are a valuable visualization for project management, planning, and task organization. There are many ways to integrate Gantt Charts into a web application. In this article, we will enhance the Gantt Chart component with some interaction possibilities for editing the jobs. In doing so, we will continue to work with Vanilla JS and Web Components and look at some JavaScript libraries that can greatly simplify the effort of developing a fully functional Gantt Chart. Read more…

Sergey Krasotin wrote

How To Test Your MVP Within 2 Weeks (Or Less)

Looking for ways to test your product faster? Most of startup founders start a project with visions of a perfect product in their head. However, in reality, a well-performing product will likely look way different than an initial concept. Instead of seeking perfection from the outset, beginning with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the smartest route to success. In this article, Sergey Krasotin uncovers common mistakes startup product designers make that lead to longer MVP testing times. To test your product within two weeks or even less, follow these simple practices proven by Sergey’s experience with over 100 startups and accelerators. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Things I Wish I’d Known Earlier In My Career

Do you feel stuck in your company? Do you believe you deserve a raise but it never happens? Do you think you might need to quit the job? Every single person has their own goals and ambitions, and too often, our individual goals are left far behind the company’s goals and product development roadmaps. Let’s figure it out. In this article, Vitaly looks at some things he wishes he’d known earlier in his career. Read more…

Kirill Myshkin wrote

Precise Timing With Web Animations API

In JavaScript, it’s natural to reach for timers when something is to happen on time. But when something is to happen at the exact moment because other things depend on it, you quickly learn timers are more of a problem than a solution. They are never on time, really. Web Animations API could eliminate the need for timers in certain cases while being precise. Read more…

Andrii Zhdan wrote

How To Easily Build And Support Tables In Figma

User interface designers work with tables on a daily basis. The table is often a complex combination of text components, lines, rectangles, and icons which could be very difficult to work with, especially if you also need to support different screen resolutions, change the order of columns, and use real-life content. In this article, Andrii shares his approach to managing tables in Figma with a bit less pain. Read more…