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          <title><![CDATA[How I built UltiGameMate with Eleventy and Supabase]]></title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Learn how I built UltiGameMate using Eleventy and Supabase, combining JAMstack with dynamic features.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[UltiGameMate - Fantasy football that celebrates great games]]></title>
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          <title><![CDATA[Weird issues with CSS calculations in Safari 26.2]]></title>
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          <description><![CDATA[I found a solution to a CSS issue, but I probably discovered a Safari CSS calculation bug along the way.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[2025 lookback]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Another solid year for Silvestar. Long-term clients, challenging projects, and a few wins along the way.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[YAML Custom Fields]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Last year, I built a WordPress plugin based on YAML schemas that could be used to define custom fields for templates, partials, and global data in WordPress.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Pure CSS tabs with details, grid, and subgrid]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Can we use the details element as the foundation for a tabbed interface? Why yes, we can!]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Be careful with logical properties and transpiling CSS]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Read how we resolved a bug with logical properties, writing mode, and transpiled code.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[The :has selector in use]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the power of the :has selector in CSS with practical examples that simplify your styling process.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[The :is selector in use]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the power of the :is selector in CSS with practical examples that simplify your styling process.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[The :not selector in use]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the power of the :not selector in CSS with practical examples that simplify your styling process.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Switching from CommonJS to ESM]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how I transitioned my Eleventy website from CommonJS to ESM.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[In case of ...]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[How I prepared my wife for the unexpected by sharing passwords, subscriptions, devices and financial tools in one document.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[A few interesting facts from my GitHub activity]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Here are some interesting facts from my GitHub activity.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[2024 lookback]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[2024 has been one of my most stable in terms of job security. Read what I've been up to this year.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Transition between pages smoothly with a few lines of CSS code]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[By adding a few lines of CSS you can enable smooth page transitions.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[OKLCHanger VS Code extension]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I was inspired by an article on the Oklab color format and decided to develop a VS Code extension that effortlessly converts any color format to Oklab.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Code Line Daily extension is live again]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Here's how ChatGPT helped me re-release my old Chrome extension, Code Line Daily.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Clamp it! VS Code extension]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Today I published my first VS Code extension - Clamp it! This extension makes it easy to generate the clamped sizes for your CSS code.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Fetch, process, output, style, listen]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[My favorites in 2024 for building a website are Contentful, Eleventy, LiquidJS, vanilla CSS, and vanilla JS.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Infinite-Scrolling Logos In Flat HTML And Pure CSS]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Here's a demonstration of a technique that makes it possible to animate logos with as little HTML as possible and a little bit of CSS.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Drawing a line to connect elements with CSS anchor position]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use CSS anchor positioning to link different elements in columns.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Thirteenth place on Eleventy Leaderboards]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[My site got to thirteenth place on Eleventy Leaderboards with perfect Lighthouse scores.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Zero accessibility errors]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[My website has been included in The WebAIM Million report for the first time and has achieved zero accessibility errors.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Building a live preview with Eleventy and Contentful]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[If you you're making a website with Eleventy, Contentful, and Liquid templating, you can set up the live preview by following this article.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Reset with CSS unset]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Utilizing the CSS unset keyword with inheritance in mind.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[2023 lookback]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[2023 was the most challenging year in my career. Read how global crisis affected me and learn which technologies I have worked with.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Nightmare DX (Developer Experience): HubSpot]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I had to work with HubSpot after a couple of years, and it reminded me to write this article about its nightmare developer experience.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <title><![CDATA[Save MBs by converting from GIFs to videos with Cloudinary]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/save-megabytes-by-converting-from-gifs-to-videos-with-cloudinary/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/save-megabytes-by-converting-from-gifs-to-videos-with-cloudinary/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Optimize content delivery and web performance by switching from GIFs to videos with Cloudinary, saving MBs for faster loading.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/developer-s-research-process/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/developer-s-research-process/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Read how I research and find possible solutions to estimate the required effort before I start developing.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/transition-between-pages-smoothly-with-a-single-line-of-code/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/transition-between-pages-smoothly-with-a-single-line-of-code/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[By adding a meta tag with the name ‘view-transition,’ you can enable smooth page transitions.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>view transitions</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Announcing A Dedicated Dev]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/announicing-a-dedicated-dev/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/announicing-a-dedicated-dev/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[If you need a trustworthy and reliable web developer, you can subscribe to A Dedicated Dev and get web development services when you need them.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Be careful with ch units]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/be-careful-with-ch-units/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/be-careful-with-ch-units/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Read more about peculiar CLS issues encountered on my site because I used system fonts, CSS ch unit, and Grammarly extension.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>performance</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/if-you-would-have-told-me/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/if-you-would-have-told-me/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[If you would have told me 12 years ago that I will be doing web developing for a living, I would laugh at you.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Dealing with constant rejection]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/dealing-with-constant-rejection/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/dealing-with-constant-rejection/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[For whatever reason I am being rejected, which can be a challenging and painful experience, I remain optimistic about the right opportunity.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to measure page loading time with Performance API]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-measure-page-loading-time-with-performance-api/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-measure-page-loading-time-with-performance-api/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This post will demonstrate how to use the Performance API to measure page loading time.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
              <category>performance</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Cross-browser testing with the Microsoft Remote Desktop app]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/cross-browser-testing-with-the-microsoft-remote-desktop-app/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/cross-browser-testing-with-the-microsoft-remote-desktop-app/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[You want to test your website on a Windows machine but hate switching your computers? See how to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to mitigate this problem.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>testing</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Testing localhost on multiple devices]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/testing-localhost-on-multiple-devices/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/testing-localhost-on-multiple-devices/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how to test your website or web app on various devices with these tools by finding your external IP address or using third-party apps.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>cross-browser</category>
            
              <category>testing</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Five pieces of advice for more accessible websites]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/five-pieces-of-advice-for-more-accessible-websites/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/five-pieces-of-advice-for-more-accessible-websites/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[To improve stats for an annual accessibility report, start with these five quick wins that will make your site much more accessible.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[With or without the JS framework]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/with-or-without-the-js-framework/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/with-or-without-the-js-framework/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Is it really that unusual for a frontend developer not to use a JS framework?]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite VS Code extensions in 2023]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-vs-code-extensions-2023/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-vs-code-extensions-2023/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover my favorite little VS Code extensions used in my everyday tasks.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>vs code</category>
            
              <category>editor</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite NPM packages in 2023]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-npm-packages/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-npm-packages/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I’ve compiled a list of my favorite npm packages that I use on a daily basis.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>npm</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite bash shortcuts in 2023]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-bash-shortcuts/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-bash-shortcuts/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Take a look at my favorite Bash shortcuts that have saved me a ton of time.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>bash</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite Chrome extensions in 2023]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-chrome-extensions-for-web-development-mostly-2023/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-chrome-extensions-for-web-development-mostly-2023/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[These Chrome extensions have helped me streamline my workflow and improve my coding experience.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>extensions</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Extracting and using Critical CSS on my Eleventy site]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/extracting-and-using-critical-css-on-my-eleventy-site/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/extracting-and-using-critical-css-on-my-eleventy-site/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This week I made some enhancements to extracting and implementing Critical CSS on my website that runs on Eleventy. Let's delve into its workings and features.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>eleventy</category>
            
              <category>critical css</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to create dynamic OG images with serverless function using Sharp library]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-dynamic-og-images-with-serverless-function-and-sharp/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-dynamic-og-images-with-serverless-function-and-sharp/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Improve your website's social media presence with dynamic Open Graph images. Learn how with serverless functions and Sharp in this tutorial.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>netlify</category>
            
              <category>serverless</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Migrating to Eleventy 2.0]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/migrating-to-eleventy-2-0/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/migrating-to-eleventy-2-0/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Last week I upgraded my Eleventy instance after using version 0.12.1 for over a year. I was determined to resolve and document all problems during the process.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>eleventy</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Using ChatGPT to generate cover letters]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-chat-gpt-to-generate-cover-letters/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-chat-gpt-to-generate-cover-letters/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Let’s say you are applying for a job and want to write a cover letter that stands out. ChatGPT could help you there, and here is how.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
              <category>chatgpt</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[I browsed more than 700 websites in search of a job]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-browsed-more-than-700-websites-in-search-of-a-job/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-browsed-more-than-700-websites-in-search-of-a-job/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I found a list of 700 remote-friendly companies and opened every link searching for a job. Read the suggestions about the Careers page and job listings.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[I do HTML and CSS for a living]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-do-html-and-css-for-a-living/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-do-html-and-css-for-a-living/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I have a sticker from Smashing Magazine saying, “I do CSS/HTML for a living,” and that is what I genuinely do.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>html</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[2022 lookback]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2022-lookback/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2022-lookback/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I reflect on my experience and achievements in the web development industry in 2022. Read my insights on the latest trends and technologies in the field.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to create slides with HTML and CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-css-only-slides/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-css-only-slides/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover how to create stunning CSS-only slides with my step-by-step guide. Learn how to use advanced CSS techniques to make engaging presentations.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>html</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Why I never understood CSS-in-JS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/why-i-never-understood-css-in-js/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/why-i-never-understood-css-in-js/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As a CSS purist, I had questions and comments on breaking up with CSS-in-JS and documented them in a blog post.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[In search of a frontend UI developer job]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-search-of-a-frontend-ui-developer-job/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-search-of-a-frontend-ui-developer-job/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I am actively searching for a new job. Here are my observations about searching for a fully remote frontend UI developer job.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[I am not that excited about new CSS features]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-am-not-that-excited-about-new-css-features/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-am-not-that-excited-about-new-css-features/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the reasons why I am not overly enthusiastic about the new CSS features in this thought-provoking article.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How do I explain to my friends what I do?]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-do-i-explain-to-my-friends-what-i-do/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-do-i-explain-to-my-friends-what-i-do/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[My friends, who don't code, sometimes ask me what I do for a living, and I usually answer that I build websites.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Website analytics with Netlify Functions and Google Sheets]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/website-analytics-with-netlify-functions-and-google-sheets/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/website-analytics-with-netlify-functions-and-google-sheets/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I gave up on analytics on my site a long time ago, but I was interested to see if anyone visits my site these days, so I built my own simple analytics.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>netlify</category>
            
              <category>serverless</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-search-of-a-css-developer-job/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-search-of-a-css-developer-job/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the unsuccessful journey of finding a CSS developer job on Twitter, search engines, LinkedIn, job boards, and company pages.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[About roles in the front-end development department]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/about-roles-in-the-front-end-development-department/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/about-roles-in-the-front-end-development-department/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Recently I figured that I’m going to call myself a website developer, emphasizing website heavily. It is because all other terms are somewhat vague. Here's why.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>frontend</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How long did it take you to get comfortable with coding?]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-get-comfortable-with-coding/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-get-comfortable-with-coding/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Getting comfortable with coding is definitively tricky and individual. It took me several years to get comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to make a “Raise the Curtains” effect in CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-make-a-raise-the-curtains-effect-in-css/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-make-a-raise-the-curtains-effect-in-css/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a visually stunning "raise the curtains" effect while scrolling over a sticky element in this step-by-step guide.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[The CSS from-font value explained in 4 demos]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-css-from-font-value-explained-in-4-demos/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-css-from-font-value-explained-in-4-demos/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I found the CSS from-font value for the text-decoration-thickness property. I did a little research what I found (and learned) is interesting.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[FormData doesn’t include disabled fieldsets]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/form-data-doesn-t-work-well-with-disabled-fieldset-elements/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/form-data-doesn-t-work-well-with-disabled-fieldset-elements/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the issue with form data and disabled fieldset elements in this comprehensive article. Learn how to effectively handle form data in web dev projects.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
              <category>forms</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[2021 lookback]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2021-lookback/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2021-lookback/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover my journey in web development and my reflections on the past year with my 2021 lookback article.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[In defense of CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-defense-of-css/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/in-defense-of-css/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover why CSS is a crucial aspect of web deve and why it deserves more recognition. Read my defense of CSS and its importance in creating modern websites.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How I learn things after 10 years]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-learn-things-after-ten-years/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-learn-things-after-ten-years/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Amazed by experienced web professionals constantly learning, I too learn but in a different manner than before.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>learning</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to build an expandable accessible gallery]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-build-an-expandable-accessible-gallery/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-build-an-expandable-accessible-gallery/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[In this article, you will learn how to set up a gallery that is expandable as well as accessible with a few tips and tricks along the way.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>grid</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Using CSS Variables for reduced motion on a global scale]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-variables-for-reduced-motion-on-a-global-scale/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-variables-for-reduced-motion-on-a-global-scale/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use CSS Variable and prefers-reduced-motion media feature to remove or minimize animations and transitions on global scale.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Appreciation for being a web developer]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/appreciation-for-being-a-web-developer/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/appreciation-for-being-a-web-developer/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I appreciate living comfortably while doing what I like and working on exciting projects with top professionals. Thank you, web development.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My fourth year of freelancing]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-fourth-year-of-freelancing/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-fourth-year-of-freelancing/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Reflect on my journey as a freelancer in the past four years and read insights on balancing clients, personal projects and learning as a remote worker.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to find and insert Unicode symbols in HTML]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-find-and-insert-unicode-symbols-in-html/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-find-and-insert-unicode-symbols-in-html/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I will show you a few ways how you could find and insert the Unicode symbol in HTML (or any other file).]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>unicode</category>
            
              <category>vs code</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Nightmare DX (Developer Experience): Shopify]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/nightmare-dx-shopify/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/nightmare-dx-shopify/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The first in a series about poor developer experience, this article covers Shopify and it's friendliness to developers.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>dx</category>
            
              <category>shopify</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[You don’t need React for building websites]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/you-don-t-need-react-for-building-websites/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/you-don-t-need-react-for-building-websites/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As I gain experience, I use less libraries/frameworks and rely on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I suggest considering doing the same.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[The evolution of the design of my site]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-evolution-of-the-design-of-my-site/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-evolution-of-the-design-of-my-site/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As any self-respected developer, I redesigned my site many times. I thought it would be fun to document all these designs and see the evolution.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>web design</category>
            
              <category>web dev</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[What does “it depends” mean in web development]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/what-does-it-depends-mean-in-web-development/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/what-does-it-depends-mean-in-web-development/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the meaning behind "it depends" in web development and why it's often the answer to many questions in this field.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
              <category>mentoring</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[First year of UI Dev Newsletter]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/first-year-of-ui-dev-newsletter/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/first-year-of-ui-dev-newsletter/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 09:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[After the first anniversary of the UI Dev Newsletter, I wanted to share how and why I am running it. Read the whole story and get some useful links.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>newsletter</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Tools for auditing CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/tools-for-auditing-css/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/tools-for-auditing-css/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Streamline your CSS auditing process with this developer's guide. Discover the tools you need to tackle the task effectively.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[You want enabling CSS selectors, not disabling ones]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/you-want-a-single-enabling-selector-not-the-one-that-disables-the-rule-of-the-previous-one/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/you-want-a-single-enabling-selector-not-the-one-that-disables-the-rule-of-the-previous-one/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn about the importance of using the correct CSS selector and avoid the common mistake of overwriting previous styles.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[2020 lookback]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2020-lookback/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2020-lookback/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Join me as I reflect on my experiences and lessons learned during 2020. Read my 2020 lookback article.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Get sticky and full-bleed elements to play well together]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-get-sticky-and-full-bleed-elements-to-play-well-together/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-get-sticky-and-full-bleed-elements-to-play-well-together/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I had a unique requirement the other day: to build a layout with full-bleed elements while one element stays stuck to the top.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[The first year of my side project: Code Line Daily]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-first-year-of-my-side-project-code-line-daily/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-first-year-of-my-side-project-code-line-daily/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A year since launching my side project Code Line Daily, I wanted to reintroduce the project and discuss challenges faced.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>cld</category>
            
              <category>chrome extension</category>
            
              <category>open source</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My third year of freelancing]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-third-year-of-freelancing/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-third-year-of-freelancing/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The third year of my freelancing career has been successful thanks to honest and open communication, quality time management and support from my family.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Tips on learning web development]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/tips-on-learning-web-development/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/tips-on-learning-web-development/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 12:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[If you are a beginner, here are ideas about how to start learning web development, especially if you are into UI development.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>ui</category>
            
              <category>mentoring</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[A story of becoming a web developer]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-story-of-becoming-a-web-developer/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-story-of-becoming-a-web-developer/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Let me tell you a story about Silvestar, a fellow who learned how to code, took some chances during his career and become a solid, confident web developer.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>ui</category>
            
              <category>mentoring</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite VS Code settings]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-vs-code-settings/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-vs-code-settings/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[These are my favorite VS Code settings: Breadcrumbs, Minimap, Saving and Formatting, Bars and Windows.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/i-just-finished-redesigning-my-site/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn about my recent website redesign journey, including the challenges faced and the solutions implemented for a better user experience.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>hexo</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Page builders might not be a good idea]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/page-builders-might-not-be-a-good-idea/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/page-builders-might-not-be-a-good-idea/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Read my thoughts and concerns about page builders and why you might think twice before you consider using it (again).]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>wordpress</category>
            
              <category>shopify</category>
            
              <category>frontend</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to create a multi-step form the easy way]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-a-multi-step-static-form-with-kwes/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-a-multi-step-static-form-with-kwes/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Transform your long form into a manageable, user-friendly experience with this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a multi-step form.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[The UI Development Mentoring program]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-ui-development-mentoring-program/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/the-ui-development-mentoring-program/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I have decided to give it a shot with a brand new mentoring program for UI development. Fill out the form today!]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to animate SVG signature]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-animate-svg-signature/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-animate-svg-signature/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Animate an SVG signature with JavaScript and CSS: calculate path length with JavaScript and animate strokes with CSS.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[2019 lookback]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2019-lookback/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2019-lookback/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Reflect on my past year with 2019 Lookback. Read about the challenges, accomplishments and lessons learned during the whole year.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How I built my second Progressive Web App (PWA)]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-built-my-second-progressive-web-app-pwa/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-built-my-second-progressive-web-app-pwa/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As of today, my side project Code Line Daily is available as a Progressive Web App. This post is a sequel to my previous PWA post.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How I built my first Progressive Web App (PWA)]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-built-my-first-progressive-web-app-pwa/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-i-built-my-first-progressive-web-app-pwa/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As of today, my site is available as a Progressive Web App. In this post, you would learn more about how and why I added this exciting feature to my site.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Interview for Remote Working Hub]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/interview-for-remote-working-hub/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/interview-for-remote-working-hub/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I shared my personal experiences to help you work remotely successfully on Remote Working Hub.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[What I learned from my GitHub profile]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/what-i-learned-from-my-github-profile/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/what-i-learned-from-my-github-profile/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[GitHub profile reveals how often do you contribute, and what kind of projects do you like. Here's what I learned from my GitHub profile.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Static Form Providers]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-comparison-of-static-form-providers/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-comparison-of-static-form-providers/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Find the best static form provider for your needs with this review of the most popular options. Get help with validation, storage, notifications, and more.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>serverless</category>
            
              <category>ssg</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite Chrome extensions for web development]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-chrome-extensions-for-web-development-mostly/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-chrome-extensions-for-web-development-mostly/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Essential for web development, web browsers offer extensions to improve web products. I use Chrome and prefer these extensions.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
              <category>extensions</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Announcing Code Line Daily]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/announcing-code-line-daily/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/announcing-code-line-daily/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Last week I launched Code Line Daily, a project featuring new frontend, PHP, and WordPress code every day. Learn how I built it.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>cld</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
              <category>open source</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My favorite Netlify features]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-netlify-features/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-favorite-netlify-features/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Experience the magic of JAMstack development with Netlify. See why this platform is a standout choice for developers in 2019.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>ssg</category>
            
              <category>netlify</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to add a contact form to a static website]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-add-a-contact-form-to-a-static-website/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-add-a-contact-form-to-a-static-website/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Add a static website contact form with ease using Kwes form builder. Follow this tutorial to learn how.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>ssg</category>
            
              <category>kwes</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My second year of freelancing]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-second-year-of-freelancing/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-second-year-of-freelancing/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[About two year ago, I started with a freelance career. Here is what I have been doing, what did I learn and which problems I stumbled upon.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Oh, the many ways to make triangular breadcrumb ribbons!]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/oh-the-many-ways-to-make-triangular-breadcrumb-ribbons/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/oh-the-many-ways-to-make-triangular-breadcrumb-ribbons/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 19:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Create a stylish row of links that interconnect with chevron-like shapes and notches using this simple tutorial.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>breadcrumb</category>
            
              <category>ribbon</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[5 things to consider when creating your CSS style guide]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/5-things-to-consider-when-creating-your-css-style-guide/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/5-things-to-consider-when-creating-your-css-style-guide/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 15:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[CSS style guides play a crucial role in any project. Keep these 5 things in mind when working with them for better results.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>styleguide</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Bookmarks, Saves, Hearts, Stars, Claps]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/bookmarks-saves-hearts-stars-claps/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/bookmarks-saves-hearts-stars-claps/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the benefits of keeping your online bookmarks organized and explore the different ways you can save, heart, star, and clap your favorite content.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>productivity</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Custom WordPress theme development with SPRO]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/custom-wordpress-theme-development-with-spro/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/custom-wordpress-theme-development-with-spro/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a custom WordPress theme with the Starter Project CLI (SPRO) package and improve your development process.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>gulp</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
              <category>starter project</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Introducing SPRO]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/introducing-spro/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/introducing-spro/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[SPRO, a Starter Project CLI, sets up your next project's perfect dev environment by understanding architecture and creating Gulp tasks.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>gulp</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
              <category>starter project</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Just my routine as a remote worker]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/remote-worker-routine/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/remote-worker-routine/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Successful remote work requires routine and discipline. Here's my recipe for balancing clients, projects, and skills.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[2018 lookback]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2018-lookback/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/2018-lookback/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2019 16:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[It is the beginning of the new year, and it is time to look back to 2018, but from a technology perspective. I have learned a lot, here are my findings.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Building an animated sticky header with custom offset]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/building-an-animated-sticky-header-with-custom-offset/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/building-an-animated-sticky-header-with-custom-offset/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Position: sticky allows for CSS-only sticky elements, but animating stucked element couldn't be done without JavaScript.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Alpha, Beta, Gamma naming convention]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/alpha-beta-gamma-naming-convention/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/alpha-beta-gamma-naming-convention/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the Alpha, Beta, Gamma naming convention and how it can help you in your web development projects in this in-depth article.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>bem</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[If you are starting a new website, consider using Hugo]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/making-a-website-with-hugo/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/making-a-website-with-hugo/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Not only Hugo is “the world’s fastest framework for building websites,” it is also packed with powerful features that makes website development very pleasable.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>hugo</category>
            
              <category>ssg</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Roadmap, September 2018.]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/roadmap-september-2018/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/roadmap-september-2018/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I built a career roadmap to remind myself of the importance of planning. Keeping track of the vision is key, even if not every goal is met.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>freelance</category>
            
              <category>remote work</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-grid-where-appropriate-revisited/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-grid-where-appropriate-revisited/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Revisiting the “Using CSS Grid where appropriate” article where you'll find a solution for navigation with variable number of items.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>grid</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Overview of popular Static Site Generators]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/overview-of-popular-static-site-generators/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/overview-of-popular-static-site-generators/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover why serving static HTML files is a smart move for improved caching, faster load times, and enhanced security. See how static page generators differ.]]></description>
          
          
            
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/modern-frontend-developer-skills-and-tools/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/modern-frontend-developer-skills-and-tools/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Being a developer requires specific skills and tools. I realized what the essential skill for one developer is.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>frontend</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[My first year of freelancing]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-first-year-of-freelancing/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/my-first-year-of-freelancing/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 13:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[About a year ago, I started with a freelance career. This experience has changed me as a professional, but also as a person.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>remote work</category>
            
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          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Starter Project - Gulp tasks for CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/starter-project-gulp-tasks-for-css/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/starter-project-gulp-tasks-for-css/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This article is part of a series about Starter Project, and this time I will explain all about Gulp tasks for CSS.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
              <category>starter project</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Starter Project - A set of the latest best practices packed in Gulp tasks]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/starter-project-a-set-of-latest-best-practices-packed-in-gulp-tasks/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/starter-project-a-set-of-latest-best-practices-packed-in-gulp-tasks/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the latest best practices for web dev with Starter Project. A set of Gulp tasks that simplify the process and help you get up and running quickly.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>starter project</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Classily.js - Toggling classes more classily]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/classily-js-toggling-classes-more-classily/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/classily-js-toggling-classes-more-classily/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I made a Classily.js plugin for elegant class toggling. Simple yet powerful, it can solve complex tasks when used correctly.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>javascript</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[From WordPress to Hexo]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-guide-to-static-site-generators-using-hexo-and-wordpress/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/a-guide-to-static-site-generators-using-hexo-and-wordpress/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Get a fast, lightweight website with a static site generator. Find out how these systems compile templates into static HTML pages.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>publications</category>
            
              <category>wordpress</category>
            
              <category>hexo</category>
            
              <category>ssg</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Fixing Google Analytics caching issue]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/fixing-google-analytics-caching-issue/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/fixing-google-analytics-caching-issue/</guid>
          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Achieving a perfect score on Google PageSpeed Insights can be challenging, especially with Google Analytics on the website. The solution is here.]]></description>
          
          
            
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              <category>optimization</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Using CSS Grid where appropriate]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-grid-where-appropriate/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/using-css-grid-where-appropriate/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I recently redesigned my blog and learned many things about CSS Grid along the way. Read all about my findings.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>grid</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to create crooked shadow]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-crooked-shadow/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-create-crooked-shadow/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I recently worked on a challenging project and had to add a shadow on a crooked border. Here is how I made it.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>box-shadow</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[_bem - WordPress theme with BEM methodology]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/bem-wordpress-theme/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/bem-wordpress-theme/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2017 07:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Discover the power of BEM in building WordPress themes with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to create clean and organized code with BEM methodology.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>wordpress</category>
            
              <category>bem</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[CSS sidebar toggle]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/css-sidebar-toggle/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/css-sidebar-toggle/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Making web components shouldn't be a hard task. Learn how to make CSS-only sidebar toggle accessibible by adding a small JavaScript code snippet.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>sidebar</category>
            
              <category>accessibility</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Angular dragtable]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/angular-dragtable/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/angular-dragtable/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Explore how to implement drag and drop functionality for tables with large amount of row in Angular with the Angular Dragtable library.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>angular</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Recursively includible Angular directive]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/recursively-includible-angular-directive/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/recursively-includible-angular-directive/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 21:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Recently I worked on an Angular project with a requirement for a form based on an MVC model. I created a directive to generate a form for every complex models.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>angular</category>
            
              <category>tools</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to automate development with Atom]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-automate-development-with-atom/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-automate-development-with-atom/</guid>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Automating dev processes is key, but the multitude of tools available can be overwhelming and time-consuming to learn. Here's how to do it in Atom IDE.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[CSS tabs, part II: Accessibility]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/css-tabs-part-ii-accessibility/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/css-tabs-part-ii-accessibility/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I wrote about CSS tabs, which was popular and gained many visitors. Surprised by accessibility comments, I investigated and added accessibility to my solution.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>tabs</category>
            
              <category>accessibility</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to handle keybindings in Atom]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-handle-keybindings-in-atom/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-handle-keybindings-in-atom/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Recent Atom articles discussed packages for easier work. But what if a keybinding is already in use by another package?]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
              <category>keybindings</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to make tabs using only CSS]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-make-tabs-using-only-css/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-make-tabs-using-only-css/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[There are two basic approaches for developing CSS tabs: using target pseudo selector and list with checked pseudo selector.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>css</category>
            
              <category>tabs</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[How to lint inside Atom]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-lint-inside-atom/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/how-to-lint-inside-atom/</guid>
          <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2016 07:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Lint, linter, linting? What is it and why you should use it? I'll try to show you how Atom linter packages could save you a lot of development time.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
              <category>linter</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Perfect local server with Atom]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/perfect-local-server-with-atom/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/perfect-local-server-with-atom/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 17:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[As an experienced developer, I seek simple solutions for most tasks and found them in Atom for streamlined development.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
              <category>server</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[Github Atom minimap packages]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-minimap-packages/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-minimap-packages/</guid>
          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[One of the most popular features for Atom out there is a minimap. It's a code preview in a small sidebar window.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
              <category>minimap</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-git-packages/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-git-packages/</guid>
          <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Developers often rely on a version control system and one of the most popular is Git. Explore Git packages for the Atom IDE.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
              <category>git</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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          <title><![CDATA[First steps with Github Atom]]></title>
          <link>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-first-steps/</link>
          <guid>https://www.silvestar.codes/articles/github-atom-first-steps/</guid>
          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This is the first article in a series about my perfect Atom setup. First topic is installation and initial setup.]]></description>
          
          
            
              <category>atom</category>
            
          
          <author>me@silvestar.codes (Silvestar Bistrović)</author>
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