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CSS Darkmode Aug 24, 2019 A practical guide to implementing dark mode on your website using the prefers-color-scheme media query and CSS…
CSS Checkbox Hack Aug 21, 2019 A deep dive into the CSS checkbox hack—a clever technique to toggle elements without JavaScript, with examples,…
Dotbot Aug 16, 2019 Dotbot is a lightweight JavaScript library that allows you to generate randomized dotted background patterns on any…
The Perfect Alt-text Aug 14, 2019 A quick guide to writing effective alt-text—why it matters for accessibility, common mistakes to avoid, and how to…
Writing SVG Paths Aug 8, 2019 A comprehensive guide to writing SVG paths by hand, with visual examples and breakdowns of all major path commands for…
CSS Conical Gradients Aug 7, 2019 An intro to conic gradients in CSS—how they differ from radial gradients, how to implement them, and what browsers…
HTML Datalist Element Aug 3, 2019 A quick guide to using the HTML element to create autocomplete input fields without JavaScript—plus tips on styling…
Hiding Text in Images Jul 30, 2019 A clever method for hiding text inside image files using built-in terminal commands—no tools, no uploads, just local…
HTML Input Patterns Jul 17, 2019 A curated list of practical HTML input patterns using regular expressions to validate IPs, passwords, prices, UUIDs,…
Converting Color Codes Jul 2, 2019 A practical collection of PHP functions for converting color codes between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK—used in…
Mrkdwn Jun 28, 2019 Mrkdwn is a free and open-source reference guide for Markdown — the widely-used, lightweight markup language. It helps…
Breaking Max Width Jun 23, 2019 A clean CSS-only technique for making elements like images break out of their container’s max-width—no JavaScript or…
Terminal Portfolio Jun 19, 2019 Terminal Portfolio is a JavaScript-powered portfolio experience that mimics a command-line interface. Visitors can…
A Guide to Hex Jun 12, 2019 A beginner-friendly breakdown of how hexadecimal color codes work, how they relate to RGB, and how to convert between…
Ditte's Dilemma Jun 7, 2019 Ditte's Dilemma is a deeply personal blog that explores the challenges of living with chronic pain. It offers…