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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
A Crucial Counterpart To Your Design System — Smashing Magazine
Design systems play a crucial role in today’s digital landscape, providing a blueprint for consistent and user-friendly interfaces. But there’s another tool that deserves equal
Transitioning Top-Layer Entries And The Display Property In CSS — Smashing Magazine
We are getting spoiled with so many new features involving animations with CSS, from scroll-driven animations to view transitions, and plenty of things in between.
