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January 5, 2022 — In this article (the first part in a series of two), Luis Ouriach shares advice that helped him grow and become a better designer, and that he wishes he had 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! Read more…

November 30, 2021 — In this episode, we’re asking if changes to best practises over the last year have negatively impacted the web. Is it all downhill from here? Drew McLellan talks to expert Chris Ferdinandi to find out. Read more…

November 4, 2021 — In this episode, we’re talking about Astro. Will this modern static site builder launch you into the stratosphere? Drew McLellan talks to developer Matthew Phillips to find out. Read more…

October 19, 2021 — 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. Read more…

September 24, 2021 — You’ve seen them before. Confusing and frustrating design patterns that seem to be chasing you everywhere you go, from one website to another. It’s time to fix them for good in a free Smashing online workshop next week. Today, Vitaly Friedman will take a look into carousels, modals, infinite scroll, parallax and scrolljacking, mega-dropdown menus, disabled buttons, inline validation, frozen filters, CAPTCHA, authentication and privacy. Read more…

August 16, 2021 — Software development without a roadmap is akin to driving off a cliff — an undertaking that seriously jeopardizes your product’s life. What is a business technology roadmap, and how can one be developed to support software development? That’s what we’re here to talk about. Here’s how to develop a business technology roadmap that ensures your project safely reaches its final destination. Read more…

June 1, 2021 — In this episode, we’re talking about React performance. What factors slow our React apps down, and how can we fix it? Drew McLellan talks to expert Ivan Akulov to find out. Read more…

May 18, 2021 — In this episode, we’re talking about VisBug. What is it, and how is it different from the array of options already found in Chrome DevTools? Drew McLellan talks to its creator Adam Argyle to find out. Read more…

April 16, 2021 — It’s no secret that the technical interview process leaves something to be desired; it’s often riddled with anxiety and stress. From the recruiter’s phone call to the systems design interview to negotiating a job offer, there is no all-encompassing technical interview resource, so Emma Bostian decided to create one. In this article, Emma Bostian is going to take a look at seven of the most common mistakes candidates make in their technical interviews and explore ways you can avoid them. Read more…

February 19, 2021 — As developers, we’re constantly learning new languages and frameworks. But how can you structure this learning to ensure maximum benefit while still progressing? Here’s how you can devise your own curriculum to keep moving in the right direction. The following are simply steps that worked for Kirsty Simmonds when she needed to learn over time, without burning out or placing undue pressure on myself. If they work for you, wonderful. If not, no worries. We all have our own pace! Read more…