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Better CSS Shapes Using shape() — Part 3: Curves | CSS-Tricks
If you’re following along, this is the third post in a series about the new CSS shape() function. We’ve learned how to draw lines and arcs and, in this third part, I will introduce the curve command — the missing command you need to know to have full control over the shape() function. In reality,…
Best Crypto Payment Gateway for High Risk — SitePoint
Businesses categorized as high risk often face unique challenges when it comes to processing payments as they are typically subjected to stricter scrutiny by financial institutions. A reliable payment gateway is crucial for these merchants as it not only facilitates secure transactions but also helps in managing chargebacks and fraud risks associated with high risk…
Collaboration: The Most Underrated UX Skill No One Talks About — Smashing Magazine
We often spotlight wireframes, research, or tools like Figma, but none of that moves the needle if we can’t collaborate well. Great UX doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes conversations with engineers, alignment with product, sales, and other stakeholders, as well as the ability to listen, adapt, and co-create. That’s where design becomes a team…
Social Media As A Customer Service Tool: Trends And Best Practices
Every tweet, direct message, and comment holds weight. Social media has long been a connectivity platform, where users engage with friends, colleagues, and family. In recent years, it’s also evolved to become a feedback mechanism for businesses. In many industries, customers are communicating with a business on social media. It’s a key customer service channel,…
How we decreased GitLab repo backup times from 48 hours to 41 minutes
Repository backups are a critical component of any robust disaster recovery strategy. However, as repositories grow in size, the process of creating reliable backups becomes increasingly challenging. Our own Rails repository was taking 48 hours to back up — forcing impossible choices between backup frequency and system performance. We wanted to tackle this issue for…
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we…
The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include an irresistible Piranha Plant webcam
Sure, you’re excited to finally hold your new Switch 2 in your hands, but why stop there? The best Switch 2 accessories will make sure you squeeze every last drop of fun out of the new Nintendo console — if you can get one in the first place. The buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 has…
Mastering Multimodal UX: Best Practices for Seamless User Interactions
We all know the feeling: you’re in the middle of an interaction, your app is humming along beautifully, and then—bam!—you hit a wall. Maybe it’s because your user is trying to control a device with a voice command while also swiping through a page, or they’re moving between devices and losing all context. Multimodal interfaces…
Getting Creative With HTML Dialog | CSS-Tricks
Like ’em or loath ’em, whether you’re showing an alert, a message, or a newsletter signup, dialogue boxes draw attention to a particular piece of content without sending someone to a different page. In the past, dialogues relied on a mix of divisions, ARIA, and JavaScript. But the HTML dialog element has made them more…
Best Crypto Payments Gateways in 2025 — SitePoint
An increasing number of companies worldwide are allowing their customers to make payments using cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins. With an estimated 420 million cryptocurrency holders around the globe, businesses that embrace digital currencies can tap into new markets and customer segments through a crypto payment platform. To facilitate crypto payments, most companies collaborate with a…