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πŸ¦„ 100+ FREE Dev Resources + Masterclass to Boost User Activation

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100+ FREE Resources Every Web Developer Must Try

Whether you need learning platforms, hosting, or design assets, here's a comprehensive guide to help you build, design, and deploy better projects.

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It's part of the new customisable select, but there are some tricky details.

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Woah, opacity! A full guide to this badass hero of efficient UI design

See how opacity can be a game changer for web apps, minimizing the number of design tokens, styles, and component variants, thus making your workflow more efficient and flexible, especially useful for startups and fast-moving teams.

Product Design Process

There is no such thing as a universal product design process. Every org is different and uses the process that works best for its needs.

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*****The First "Responsive" Website***** - Audi's website in 2001 is considered one of the earliest examples of responsive web design, albeit using a technique different from modern methods. It employed JavaScript to detect the browser window size and adjust the layout accordingly, foreshadowing the mobile-first web development practices of today.

πŸ–‹οΈ CSS

The Popover API: Your New Best Friend for Tooltips

Discover how the Popover API and new CSS features simplify tooltip creation, making them accessible and well-positioned across all major browsers

Solving Background Overflow With Inherited Border Radii

One of the interesting (but annoying) things about CSS is the background of children’s elements can bleed out of the border radius of the parent element.

CSS min() All The Things

Exploring its flexibility with different units to determine if it is the be-all, end-all for responsiveness.

🎨 UX + UI

UI Interactions & Animations Roundup #47

A set of interesting and inspiring animations and motion design concepts from the past couple of weeks.

A masterclass in user activation (96% of them)

According to Headspace, 96% of their users feel less stressed after using the app.

The user experience of developer tools

Key learnings from years of designing for developers β€” navigating complexity, fostering community, and enhancing developer experience.

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