How OWASP Helps You Secure Your Full-Stack Web Applications
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Eric Burel) |
The OWASP vulnerabilities list is the perfect starting point for web developers looking to strengthen their security expertise. Let’s discover how these vulnerabilities materialize in full-stack web applications and how to prevent them.... read more
How To Test And Measure Content In UX
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Vitaly Friedman) |
The goal of content design is to reduce confusion and improve clarity. Yet often it’s difficult to pinpoint a problem as user feedback tends to be not specific enough. But: we can use a few simple techniques to assess how users understand and perceive content. Let’s take a look. Part of [How To Meas... read more
Time To First Byte: Beyond Server Response Time
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Matt Zeunert) |
Optimizing web performance means looking beyond surface-level metrics. Time to First Byte (TTFB) is crucial, but improving it requires more than tweaking server response time. Matt Zeunert breaks down what TTFB is, what causes its poor score, and why reducing server response time alone isn’t enough ... read more
Taking RWD To The Extreme
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Tomasz Jakut) |
Tomasz Jakut reflects on the evolution of web design, from the days of table-based layouts and Flash games to the rise of responsive web design (RWD), which often feels like the end of history in web layout. But as 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of Ethan Marcotte’s article, it’s worth asking whethe... read more
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