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Toot of the Week
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Culture
- RFC processes are a poor fit for most organizations - Jacob Kaplan-Moss (jacobian.org)
Jacob Kaplan-Moss explains why RFCs typically don't work for corporations.
- Redefining Developer Experience (begin.com)
Cole Peters about modern web DX and why we need to move from Swiss Army Knifes to dedicated tools.
Software
- You don't need JavaScript for that (htmhell.dev)
Kilian Valkhof lists ways to build common web dev components using only HTML and CSS.
- My Toddler Loves Planes, So I Built Her A Radar (jacobbartlett.substack.com)
Jacob Bartlett talks about the process of creating a radar app for his daughter.
- 10 Weird HTML Hacks That Shaped The Internet (tedium.co)
Ernie Smith shows 10 HTML hacks, from conditional HTML comments to using tables for layouts.
- Examples of Great URL Design (blog.jim-nielsen.com)
Jim Nielsen shows some examples of great URL design and explains why they like them.
- Code is run more than read (olano.dev)
Facundo Olano about different factors in software development and how changing the priorities affects the software quality.
Cutting Room Floor
- Waluigi creator reveals scrapped ‘Bad Peach’ designs — behold Wapeach (polygon.com)
Michael McWhertor about published sketches of an evil princess peach, "Wapeach".
- Why We're Dropping Basecamp (blogs.library.duke.edu)
Will Sexton explains why the Duke University Libraries is moving away from Basecamp by 37signals.
