Web Design & Development

Sunshine And March Vibes (2025 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine

Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by the community for the community,

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Using Research And Psychology To Elevate Data Storytelling — Smashing Magazine

Effective data storytelling isn’t a black box. By integrating UX research & psychology, you can craft more impactful and persuasive narratives. Victor Yocco and Angelica

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Reality Or Fiction? — Smashing Magazine

The most reliable way to meet user needs is through extensive usability research. However, scaling can be a challenge, especially if a researcher needs to

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How OWASP Helps You Secure Your Full-Stack Web Applications — Smashing Magazine

The OWASP vulnerabilities list is the perfect starting point for web developers looking to strengthen their security expertise. Let’s discover how these vulnerabilities materialize in

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How To Test And Measure Content In UX — Smashing Magazine

The goal of content design is to reduce confusion and improve clarity. Yet often it’s difficult to pinpoint a problem as user feedback tends to

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Beyond Server Response Time — Smashing Magazine

Optimizing web performance means looking beyond surface-level metrics. Time to First Byte (TTFB) is crucial, but improving it requires more than tweaking server response time.

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How I Created A Popular WordPress Theme And Coined The Term “Hero Section” (Without Realizing It) — Smashing Magazine

In 2013, Marcel Moerkens was working on Brooklyn, his WordPress theme, and he needed a way to make it stand out from the pack of

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Taking RWD To The Extreme — Smashing Magazine

Tomasz Jakut reflects on the evolution of web design, recalling the days when table layouts were all the rage and Flash games were shaping the

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From Simple Data Transfer To Modern Composable Architectures — Smashing Magazine

In today’s web development landscape, the concept of a monolithic application has become increasingly rare. Modern applications are composed of multiple specialized services, each of

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Look Closer, Inspiration Lies Everywhere (February 2025 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine

Let’s make the most of the shortest of all months, with a new collection of desktop wallpapers celebrating new opportunities, sweet memories, happy little moments,