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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.