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i've always been a fan of small startups with big ideas - like my own co-founded ones that never hit more than five people but still packed so much punch. now? even tinier crews can rock it, thanks to today's tech magic check out how twitter scooped up bagcheck in 2011; sam (cto) and i were cranking code like pros started with a simple cli that let us do our thing. small but mighty!

what's your favorite tiny team success story? share it here ⬆

found this here: https://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?2143

did u know i have a 70-year-old colleague whos crushing it in our design team? she's not just there for administrative stuff; this lady is diving deep into "long-design" principles. how designers can learn from her and the pioneers of long-term thinking really resonates with me.

so, what exactly does that mean?

well, toolsets have a limited life span but wisdom stays fresh over time (think: evergreen). she's exploring this idea through something called 'the instructor curve,' which helps us understand how to move past our own egos and find deeper meaning in design. its all about putting human needs at the forefront.

i wonder if anyone else has tried integrating these long-term principles into their work? id love some insights or tips!

article: https://uxdesign.cc/the-wisdom-curve-18b5448b45fa?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Did you know that a simple CSS trick can drastically improve page load times? Let's talk font-display. If not properly managed during font loading in 2026, fonts could cause layout shifts or even increase LCP (Largest Contentful Paint).
Here's how I tackled it:

@import url('. your-class {/'' Fallback: system and web-safe ''/font-family:'Arial', sans-serif;}/ Main font with display setting for better control over rendering time./font-display:inline;body::before { content:"; visibility:hidden; } // inline forcing[yoursite]. webclip. yournavbar {--my-font: url(' sans-serif;}. your-class{ font-family:'Arial', var(--myfont); }

The key? Using `@import` with a fallback and setting for the display property. This ensures your text is displayed immediately while waiting on fonts to load.
Try it out, you might see some nice improvements in page performance!

in 2026, context is all about what info you feed into an ai model at any given moment. it's like setting up a puzzle where each piece depends heavily on its neighbors for meaning and accuracy ✨. bc models have limits to how much they can take-in (context), the stuff we include or exclude really shapes their output.

in my last project, i looked into ui patterns that help manage this context. it's super important so users understand what's going in where - and get results closer aligned w/ expectations .

anyone else struggling with getting your ai to focus on specific details? share some tips!

more here: https://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?2138

Ever felt lost in project planning? Trello'' might seem like a lifesaver initially. but its clunky for complex projects.
Imagine organizing tasks as if youre building with LEGO bricks. thats what mind mapping is all about.
Try using XMind or even just plain old Google Docs to map out your ideas and connections visually:

[Task 1] ---->, <----| | ---> [Related Task B]

This simple switch can boost productivity by 20-35% according to a study. Plus, its easier on the eyes than scrolling through endless boards.
Give mind mapping ''a try and see if your projects become clearer!

better prog going quiet
i'm taking a break from better program to let other voices shine. things are shifting at medium and i think it'll be good for everyone involved - authors, readers & publications alike.

it made me wonder: wanna start your own pub? here's some tips:
- pick topics you're passionate about
- keep content fresh but deep enough
- build a community around shared interests

what do y'all think of this shift in the programming world?

link: https://medium.com/better-programming/let-a-thousand-programming-publications-bloom-bf37baef8f27?source=rss----d0b105d10f0a---4

off+brand took a product demo to an immersive experience with motion design & webgl ⚡

i found this really cool project where off+brand used some fancy tech like motion and interactive graphics on vizcom's new site. it turns their old static page into something that feels more engaging, almost game-like! i wonder how long they spent animating all those elements.

have you seen any similar projects lately? or maybe tried to do this yourself with a personal project?

ps: anyone else excited about the future of web design and interactive experiences on websites!

article: https://webflowmarketingmain.com/blog/vizcom-offbrand-homepage-motion

pretty big changes here: abt half of what used to be in ai overviews are gone now. but theres also more sources per answer - up by a third! ⚡

i wonder how this will shake out long-term. anyone else notice similar shifts?

full read: https://seranking.com/blog/gemini-3-impact-on-ai-overviews/

check out these awesome tools i found that could spice up your next project: ⭐

first off is swup - it's super fast and makes single-page apps feel snappy without the hassle of routing. then there's lunr. js, a blazingly quick full-text search engine you can integrate into any site easily

another one i've been playing with heavily lately? scrollama by scott jehl from alma asa! it's got some really neat features for making sticky sections and more responsive layouts. definitely worth checking out if your design has a lot of scrolling involved ⬆️

i'm also loving how easy tailwind css makes styling, but there's still this one tiny thing that bugs me - sometimes the utility classes can get messy pretty quick

what about you? any js or css libs in 2026 making your projects pop? let's chat!

found this here: https://tutorialzine.com/2020/01/10-interesting-javascript-and-css-libraries-for-january-2020

i was thinking about this while scrolling through all those crash tutorials and ethics-free stuff. seriously though ⚡ do we really want to just keep churning out content without addressing some serious issues? the future of learning should be something that tackles accessibility, ethical considerations. you get my drift what are your thoughts on making courses better instead?

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thinking about course quality
i was reading up and realized how many crash tutorials flood our feeds. but we need to ask ourselves: does this really serve a purpose beyond just filling time? the future of learning needs more than that ⚡ it should address ethics, accessibility. sooo what are your takes on making courses better instead?

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courses vs quality
been seeing tons and TONS OF crash tutorials lately i wonder if were not missing out by focusing solely on quick fixes. course development must go beyond just checking boxes; theres a lot more to it ⚡ ethics, accessibility. what do you think could make courses better?

more here: https://blog.prototypr.io/the-world-doesnt-need-more-courses-it-needs-better-ones-99dc2070b722?source=rss----eb297ea1161a---4