Modern Scroll Shadows Using Scroll-Driven Animations

Using scroll shadows, especially for mobile devices, is a subtle bit of UX that Chris has covered before. Geoff covered a newer approach that uses the animation-timeline property. Here’s yet another way.

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CSS shape() Commands

The CSS shape() function recently gained support in both Chromium and WebKit browsers. It’s a way of drawing complex shapes when clipping elements with the clip-path property.

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State of Devs: A Survey for Every Developer

The State of Devs survey is now open to participation, and unlike previous surveys it covers everything except code: career, workplace, but also health, hobbies, and more. 

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Revisiting Image Maps

Let’s run through a quick refresher. Image maps date all the way back to HTML 3.2, where, first, server-side maps and then client-side maps defined clickable regions over an image using map and area elements.

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Anchor Positioning Just Don’t Care About Source Order

The fact that anchor positioning eschews HTML source order is so CSS-y because it’s another separation of concerns between content and presentation.

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Last-Minute Interview Prep: When Can It Actually Help You Land The Job? Answers From An Expert

You’ve just landed an interview for your dream job… tomorrow morning. Is last-minute prep worth it?

Career coach Sarah Chen says yes, focusing on high-impact areas can boost confidence. Quickly review the job description to tailor your answers, and identify key skills they seek. “Having those stories fresh in your mind can make a huge difference,” Chen advises.

Also, understand the company’s recent activities. “Mentioning something specific you learned… can demonstrate genuine interest,” she notes.

But, don’t cram. “Focus on understanding the big picture and identifying a few key talking points,” Chen says. Authenticity is crucial.

Last-minute preparation can sharpen your focus and help you present your best self, if you direct your limited time strategically.

The Lost CSS Tricks of Cohost.org

In this post, Blackle Mori shows you a few of the hacks found while trying to push the limits of Cohost’s HTML support. Use these if you dare, lest you too get labelled a CSS criminal.

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“Pretty” is in the eye of the beholder

Yay, let’s jump for text-wrap: pretty landing in Safari Technology Preview! But beware that it’s different from how it works in Chromium browsers.

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So, You Want to Give Up CSS Pre- and Post-Processors…

There was once upon a time when native CSS lacked many essential features, leaving developers to come up with all sorts of ways to make CSS easier to write over the years.

So, You Want to Give Up CSS Pre- and Post-Processors… originally published on CSS-Tricks, which…

Using CSS backdrop-filter for UI Effects

Tips and tricks on utilizing the CSS backdrop-filter property to style user interfaces. You’ll learn how to layer backdrop filters among multiple elements, and integrate them with other CSS graphical effects to create elaborate designs.

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