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From AVIF to WebP: A New Smashing Book By Addy Osmani

June 8, 2021 — It’s here! For the last year, we’ve been working with Addy Osmani on a new Smashing Book all around image optimization. And now it’s here. Meet “Image Optimization”, our deep-dive guide to understand how to deliver high-quality images on the web fast. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Meet Image Optimization, A New Smashing Book By Addy Osmani

April 28, 2021 — The cat is out! For the last year, we’ve been working with Addy Osmani on a new Smashing Book all around image optimization. And now it’s here. Meet “Image Optimization”, our practical modern guide to delivering high-quality images on the web with the best performance. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Making Sense Of TypeScript, In 50 Lessons

November 17, 2020 — Meet our new practical guide on everything you need to know about TypeScript, its type system, and all its benefits in 50 lessons. Jump to table of contents and get the book right away. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Master TypeScript In 50 Short Lessons

October 7, 2020 — Meet our new practical guide on everything you need to know about TypeScript, its type system, and all its benefits in 50 lessons. Jump to table of contents and get the book right away. Read more…

Ari Stiles wrote

A Book Release For Click! And A Chance To Rethink Our Routines

July 10, 2020 — Our latest book Click! How to Encourage Clicks Without Shady Tricks is one of our most creative — beautifully designed and filled with great strategies for increasing conversion without falling into the dead-end routine of dark patterns. Read more…

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Click! Here: Meet Our New Smashing Book

June 2, 2020 — Meet our new practical guide on how to build trust, increase conversion and boost business KPIs effectively — without alienating people along the way. Written by Paul Boag. Coming up in June. Jump to table of contents and get the book right away. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Meet “Click!”: Encourage Clicks Without Shady Tricks

May 12, 2020 — Meet our new practical guide on how to build trust, increase conversion and boost business KPIs effectively — without alienating people along the way. Written by Paul Boag. Coming up in June. Jump to table of contents and pre-order the book right away. Read more…

Ari Stiles wrote

Releasing The Ethical Design Handbook When We Needed It Most

April 3, 2020 — Early this month, The Ethical Design Handbook joined the Smashing Library of essential books for designers and developers. Changes around the world have meant changes in the book release, but readers love it so far! Ethical Design principles are timeless and we are seeing the results of that during an unprecedented time of change. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Make Honest Design Work For Digital Business, With “Ethical Design Handbook”

March 10, 2020 — Meet “Ethical Design Handbook”, our new practical guide on how to help companies grow sustainably with honest digital products. Without dark patterns, with ethics in mind, and ready for GDPR and CCPA. Read more…

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Meet “The Ethical Design Handbook”: How To Leave Dark Patterns Behind

February 4, 2020 — Meet Ethical Design Handbook, our new practical guide on how to influence a positive change in your company and help your business grow sustainably. Without dark patterns, with ethics in mind, and ready for GDPR and CCPA. Read more…