Integrations: From Simple Data Transfer To Modern Composable Architectures
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Edoardo Dusi) |
In today’s web development landscape, the concept of a monolithic application has become increasingly rare. Modern applications are composed of multiple specialized services, each of which handles specific aspects of functionality. This shift didn’t happen overnight - it’s the result of decades of e... read more
Look Closer, Inspiration Lies Everywhere (February 2025 Wallpapers Edition)
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Cosima Mielke) |
Let’s make the most of the shortest of all months, with a new collection of desktop wallpapers celebrating new opportunities, sweet memories, happy little moments, and everything in between. All of them created with love by the community for the community. Enjoy!... read more
The Digital Playbook: A Crucial Counterpart To Your Design System
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Paul Boag) |
Design systems play a crucial role in today’s digital landscape, providing a blueprint for consistent and user-friendly interfaces. But there’s another tool that deserves equal attention: the digital playbook.... read more
Transitioning Top-Layer Entries And The Display Property In CSS
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Brecht De Ruyte) |
It’s not always the big features that make our everyday lives easier; sometimes, it’s those ease-of-life features that truly enhance our projects. In this article, Brecht De Ruyte highlights two such features: `@starting-style` and `transition-behavior` — two properties that are absolutely welcome a... read more
Svelte 5 And The Future Of Frameworks: A Chat With Rich Harris
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Frederick O’Brien) |
After months of anticipation, debate, and even a bit of apprehension, Svelte 5 arrived earlier this year. Frederick O’Brien caught up with its creator, Rich Harris, to talk about the path that brought him and his team here and what lies ahead.... read more
Navigating The Challenges Of Modern Open-Source Authoring: Lessons Learned
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Alvaro Saburido) |
Alvaro Saburido delves into the current state and challenges of Open-Source authoring, sharing lessons learned from both community- and company-driven initiatives.... read more
An Ode To Side Project Time
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Frederick O’Brien) |
A once-revered perk of some tech workplaces, the status of ‘side project time’ seems to have slipped in recent years. Frederick O’Brien believes it deserves a comeback.... read more
On-Device AI: Building Smarter, Faster, And Private Applications
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Joas Pambou) |
Shouldn’t there be a way to keep your apps or project data private and improve performance by reducing server latency? This is what on-device AI is designed to solve. It handles AI processing locally, right on your device, without connecting to the internet and sending data to the cloud. In this art... read more
The Role Of Illustration Style In Visual Storytelling
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Thomas Bohm) |
How do we determine the most suitable illustration style? How should illustrations complement and reflect your corporate identity? What will resonate most with your target audience? And regarding the content, what type of illustration would best enhance it, and how would it work for the age range it... read more
Solo Development: Learning To Let Go Of Perfection
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victor Ayomipo) |
The best and worst thing about solo development is the “solo” part. There’s a lot of freedom in working alone, and that freedom can be inspiring, but it can also become a debilitating hindrance to productivity and progress. Victor Ayomipo shares his personal lessons on what it takes to navigate solo... read more