661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options
Show DescriptionWhat are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project.
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European Alternatives
A lack of frequency increases the pressure to deliver quality
Trap (2024) Reviews
Polyfilling Concepts
ex-Googler · April 10, 2025
Gild Just One Lily
Blog Questions Challenge
CodePen Development
CSS clip-path maker
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660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates
Show DescriptionFollow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate.
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The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit
SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclusive & fun events for web designers and developers. - SmashingConf New York, Freiburg, Antwerp and Online
Web Design Event
State of the Browser 13
Bring live to life
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659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle
Show DescriptionAdam Argyle joins us to chat about new CSS features that are demo'd in a carousel configurator - a builder-like experience to help visualize the capabilities of a CSS only Carousel: buttons, markers, paging and inertness.
Listen on Website →GuestsAdam ArgyleGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialCSS at Google.
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Chrome Canary Features
Demo Space
CSS Carousel Configurator
Black Emperor
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658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders
Show DescriptionWe're joined by Andy Bell, the founder of Set Studio. They discuss the evolution of web design, the importance of client relationships, and the innovative approaches taken at Set Studio and Piccalilli. The conversation covers the shift from traditional design methods to a more browser-centric approach, the challenges of client work, and the significance of documentation in maintaining project integrity. Andy shares insights on creating customizable design systems and the necessity of having a decision-making framework in client interactions.
Listen on Website →GuestsAndy BellGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialDesigner, front-end developer and the founder of Set Studio and Piccalilli.
Links
Pen.new
mdn.io
Set.Studio
Front-End Development Skills
Obsidian Thinking
Connected Workspace
The Telepathy Tapes
Complete CSS
If it works, it's right - Piccalilli
Carousels with CSS
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657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems
Show DescriptionDavid Darnes joins us to talk about his work on the Nord design system, writing web components, working with embeds and web components, thoughts on building a progress bar or notification component, keeping design systems and design tools in sync, and tricks for components and variables.
Listen on Website →GuestsDavid DarnesGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialDesigner, Front-end Developer & Writer.
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Nord Health
Ariel Salminen
Design Systems WTF
Awesome Standalones
DesignSystems.wtf
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