If you want to break into web security, building the best beginner JavaScript projects for hacking is the most effective way to learn. While many start with Python, mastering JavaScript allows you to understand the vulnerabilities that power 90% of the web. In this guide, we will explore ethical hacking with JavaScript through hands-on tools…
Every high-resolution hero image, autoplay video, and complex JavaScript animation carries a cost. Sustainable UX challenges the era of “unlimited pixels” and reframes performance as responsibility. In 2026, truly sophisticated design is defined not by how much it adds, but by how thoughtfully it reduces its footprint. I’ve spent over two decades in the trenches…
Jump to Docs Navigation Individual fresh CSS features can be amazing, but I always say it’s the most impressive when they go together. Adam Argyle knocked one out of the park with his modestly named Nice Select post & demo. His own post lists all the CSS features that went into it, but I’ll do…
Just before we wrapped up 2025, I saw this proposal for :near(), a pseudo-class that would match if the pointer were to go near the element. By how much? Well, that would depend on the value of the <length> argument provided. Thomas Walichiewicz, who proposed :near(), suggests that it works like this: button:near(3rem) { /*…
What makes streaks so powerful and addictive? To design them well, you need to understand how they align with human psychology. Victor Ayomipo breaks down the UX and design principles behind effective streak systems. I’m sure you’ve heard of streaks or used an app with one. But ever wondered why streaks are so popular and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Intelligence (VI) may seem like identical terms, yet they are meant to fulfil different purposes and work differently. With the increasing investment in smart technologies by businesses to enhance efficiency, customer service, and decision-making, there will be differences between these two approaches that should be identified. As a business leader, seeking…
Press enter or click to view image in full sizeLovable alternatives for production-grade apps in 2026 You loved how Lovable let you sketch ideas and launch a working web app in minutes. Open the browser, drop a prompt and boom, you have a working app. That instant-creation rush is addictive, and for early prototypes, nothing…
When it comes to online privacy and anonymity, Tor Browser Explained How Anonymous Browsing Works and Why It Matters (short for The Onion Router) stands out as one of the most powerful tools on the internet. Originally built from the open-source Firefox browser, Tor has been modified to hide a user’s real IP address, keeping…
Designing for mental health means designing for vulnerability. Empathy-Centred UX becomes not a “nice to have” but a fundamental design requirement. Here’s a practical framework for building trust-first mental health products. Imagine a user opening a mental health app while feeling overwhelmed with anxiety. The very first thing they encounter is a screen with a…
Andy Bell with pitch perfect bait for me: Fun shadow coding challenge. Just a simple line across a page, but imagine that line is a light source. Squares below the light source have a box-shadow. How can we make it so as the squares scroll by, that box-shadow adjusts itself to honor that “light source”?…