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How I Made an Icon System Out of CSS Custom Properties – Discover a handy Sass function that creates an SVG icon library directly in your CSS.
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Randomness in CSS – Learn how to generate random numbers using CSS.
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Design Mode Free WordPress Theme – Check out this stylish new WordPress block theme.
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Palette – Colorize your vintage photos with this AI-powered app.
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Menu to Grid Layout Animation – Learn how to craft a simple layout animation.
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Penpot – The first open-source design and prototyping platform meant for cross-domain teams.
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Björk Free WordPress Theme – Explore this clean and simple WordPress blogging theme.
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How to Run Your Freelance Design Business on the Cheap – Tips for running your business with minimal overhead.
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How much time do we waste waiting for websites to load? – A deep look at website performance and why it matters.
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Use Cases for CSS Comparison Functions – Some examples of when CSS comparison functions can come in handy.
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Appwrite – Check out this self-hosted backend-as-a-service platform.
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Designing Better Inline Validation UX – How to improve inline form validation.
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Detecting CSS Selector Support – This tutorial demonstrates how to check for browser support of CSS features.
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The Challenges of Building a Modern eCommerce Website – While tools have advanced, eCommerce hasn’t gotten easier.
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WebP by Default Pulled from Upcoming WordPress 6.1 Release – Why a controversial feature won’t be appearing in the next major release.
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Why WordPress and Wix Will Always Be Worlds Apart – They may be competitors, but they also reside in very different spheres.
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