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An Exploit … in CSS?!
Ok, take a deep breath. We’ll have some fun understanding this vulnerability once you make sure your browser isn’t affected, using the table below. Chromium-based browserAm I safe?Google ChromeEnsure you’re running version 145.0.7632.75 or later. Go to Settings > About Chrome and check for updates.Microsoft EdgeEnsure you’re running on version 145.0.3800.58 or later. Click on the three dots (…) on the very right-hand side of the window. Click on Help and Feedback > About Micro...
A Complete Guide to Bookmarklets
You’re surely no stranger to bookmarks. The ability to favorite, save, or “bookmark” web pages has been a staple browser feature for decades. Browsers don’t just let you bookmark web pages, though. You can also bookmark JavaScript, allowing you to do so much more than merely save pages. A JavaScript script saved as a bookmark is called a “bookmarklet,” although some people also use the term “favelet” or “favlet.” Bookmarklets have been around since the late 90s. The site tha...
Loading Smarter: SVG vs. Raster Loaders in Modern Web Design
I got this interesting question in an SVG workshop: “What is the performance difference between an SVG loader and simply rotating an image for a loader?” The choice between Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and raster image loaders involves many factors like performance, aesthetics, and user experience. The short answer to that question is: there’s almost no difference at all if you are working on something very small and specific. But let’s get more nuanced in this article and discuss the capab...
Potentially Coming to a Browser :near() You
Just before we wrapped up 2025, I saw this proposal for :near(), a pseudo-class that would match if the pointer were to go near the element. By how much? Well, that would depend on the value of the <length> argument provided. Thomas Walichiewicz, who proposed :near(), suggests that it works like this: button:near(3rem) { /* Pointer is within 3rem of the button */ } For those wondering, yes, we can use the Pythagorean theorem to measure the straight-line distance between two element...
Distinguishing “Components” and “Utilities” in Tailwind
Here’s a really quick tip. You can think of Tailwind utilities as components — because you can literally make a card “component” out of Tailwind utilities. @utility card { border: 1px solid black; padding: 1rlh; } <div class="card"> ... </div> This blurs the line between “Components” and “Utilities” so we need to better define those terms. The Great Divide — and The Great Unification CSS developers often define Components a...
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