UI Dev Newsletter Issue #48
In this issue: JS this keyword, a JS trick for faster development, CSS repeating gradients, and CSS audit report.
JavaScript: What is the meaning of this?
Jake Archibald describes the meaning and context of the keyword 'this' in different situations.
A Single Trick to Speed Up Your JavaScript Development
James Perkins shows how to use jsconfig.json to make it easier to develop complex javascript applications with many different folders by using absolute paths.
A Generative SVG Starter Kit
George Francis provides all the tools you need to start creating your generative SVG art/design.
Best practices can slow your application down
Roberta Arcoverde and Ryan Donovan share the insights of not using the best practices while building the StackOverflow site.
CSS defines functions to repeat gradients
Stefan Judis summarizes the usage of repeating gradients in CSS.
5 super under-rated free tools/resources I use almost every day.
Gaurav shares the underrated tools and apps he uses every day as a frontend developer.
The CSS File Size and Count Report for Bundesliga sites
Ivan Smokrović shares insights on CSS file sizes from auditing Bundesliga sites.
On CSS sizes and performance budget
Ivan Smokrović and Silvestar Bistrović write about CSS sizes, performance budget, data usage, and costs in Bundesliga sites.