#webdev

Experimenting with blog design: a Tachyons update and a look at potential future directions. Is the new direction right?

Modernizing the CSS on my personal site, natwelch.com. A visual before-and-after of the upgrade from an outdated version of Tachyons.

Migrated my blog's asset pipeline to Webpack. Initial impressions are positive, but the documentation needs work. Here's my experience.

Sed Chess, browser-based 3D editors, and CSVs: equally pointless and amazing. Why do these technological marvels bother me so much?

Tech deep dive: SSL certs, PNG optimization, Twitter's architecture, HTTP/2, and Japan's unique file sharing landscape. Explore these fascinating topics.

A look at Google's ngx_pagespeed project and why it's a valuable tool for web developers focused on site performance.

Speed up your web development with these two clever tricks. Learn about Git checksums for cache busting and SASS recompilation on deploy.

A look at the ongoing competition in browser rendering engines, including Blink, Gecko, and collaborations shaping the future of the web.

A unique and surprisingly effective way to pick website colors. Simple, visual, and a refreshing alternative to traditional color palette tools.

Intelligent zooming: Insane or useless? Thoughts on responsive typography and its potential on different devices.

A quick look at a neat design resource: Subtle Patterns. Plus, a handy bookmarklet to preview backgrounds on your own website.