Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
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Talking CSS, Web Components, App Design and (gulp) AI on ShopTalk Show
I had a blast chatting with Chris and Dave on my personal favorite podcast about building websites.
Why I Like Designing in the Browser
It can be surprising for new clients to see just how much of our design process happens in HTML, CSS and (light) JavaScript.
Lazy loading hidden images
A few years ago, browsers implemented a standard way of lazy loading images. The standard was a huge boon because it was straightforward to use and less code than JavaScript solutions. Unfortunately, when it was…
The Difference Between HTML Attributes and Properties
Attributes and properties allow you to control how HTML elements function and read data about their state. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, subtle differences between the two can lead to unexpected behavior and bugs.
Video: GIFs Are Forever, Let’s Make Them Better!
Everyone loves animated GIFs, right? Not if you have finite bandwidth, a shaky network connection or motion sensitivity! But fear not… modern browsers make it easier than ever to level up our GIF game!
The Many, Confusing File System APIs
There are many APIs that interact with the file system, and figuring out what they all do can be deeply frustrating. Don’t give up! I’m here to help.
Will your web app stop working on iPhones in March?
Apple is removing access to Home Screen web apps for all browsers including Safari. We talk to Bruce Lawson about what this means and what web developers can do about it.
How to Embed 3D Models on the Web
How do you embed 3D models in web pages? How do you do so without slowing down your site? We’ll review the file formats, 3D model viewers, user experience, optimizations, and proposed future web standards.
This Web Page is Best Viewed in the EU
Hooray! iOS 17.4 will support alternative browser engines—but only in the EU. What does that mean for web developers in the rest of the world?