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A range of unique and possibly interesting ideas about web development. Basically "I think stuff and sometimes I write it down".
  • Understanding flexbox

    A detailed exploration of how the space and size of items are determined when using flexbox.

  • Merging JSON data sets

    Learning about merging deep JSON objects. (Really old)

  • Accessible contrast with Less and Sass

    Contrast is a critical factor in web design, it’s important to get right because it has a strong influence on the visual aesthetic, but it’s especially important for readability and accessibility of text on the page. It’s not a revolutionary idea to suggest that we use Less or Sass to help choose an appropriate text color for a particular background. There are plenty of examples of this, but what is the best way?

  • Detecting transition start

    Experiements detecting transition start "events" in CSS.

  • Thoughts on design patters in CSS

    Me thinking about component-based architecture for CSS in 2014, before I knew what to call it.