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Lost, forgotten, and unfamiliar HTML

Automated scans taught me about some web stuff I forgot or never even know.
Dave Iverson
May 27, 2026
- Web
- Accessibility
Why Duck Typer?

Some say interface tests are fragile and shouldn’t be written. I disagree. Here’s why I think they’re worth writing.
Thiago Araújo Silva
May 26, 2026
- Ruby
- Testing
- Open Source
- Design
Biometrics authentication for your mobile app

Practical approaches to add biometrics authentication to a mobile app.
Rakesh Arunachalam
May 25, 2026
- React Native
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Authentication
- Security
- Development
Claude Code + Figma for non-technical designers

Moving from Figma to Claude Code and back again is now possible. This could be a game changer for less technical, more visual Product Designers.
Ferdia Kenny
May 22, 2026
Why thoughtbot is joining the Ruby Alliance

thoughtbot is joining the Ruby Alliance, a coalition of companies investing in the long-term sustainability of Ruby infrastructure and the broader ecosystem. Here’s why we believe shared stewardship matters for Ruby’s future.
Chad Pytel and Ran Craycraft
May 20, 2026
- News
- Ruby
- Ruby On Rails
- Open Source
- Community
Summer Special: We’re Taking London Tech Leaders Outdoors

This summer, we’re taking London Tech Leaders outdoors with a special series of relaxed meetup gatherings across some of London’s best outdoor venues.
Chad Pytel and Maria Filimonova
May 19, 2026
- Events
- Community
- London
- Meetup
AI and minority languages

How AI creates both opportunities and existential risks for minority languages, and what we can do to protect them.
Ferdia Kenny
May 18, 2026
6 key insights from Startup Grind Global 2026

Here are 6 key insights I took from the Startup Grind Global conference 2026 along with 3 cool companies worth checking out!
Ferdia Kenny
May 15, 2026
- Startup
- AI
- Design
- Product Design
When to use (and not use) CSS shorthand properties

A case for verbosity in CSS properties.
Elaina Natario
May 14, 2026
- CSS
- Design
- Frontend
Reflections on my conversation with Lord Chris Holmes MBE

Two months ago I sat down with Lord Chris Holmes MBE to talk about his AI regulation private members bill.
Sami Birnbaum
May 13, 2026
- AI
- Podcast
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