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CNCF Triggers a Platform Parity Breakthrough for Arm64 and x86 — SitePoint
Snapshot Challenge Developing open source software for deployment on Arm64 architecture requires a robust CI/ CD environment. Yet, there has historically been a disparity between the levels of support for Arm64 and traditional x86 processor architectures, with Arm64 usually at a disadvantage. Developers of infrastructure components for multiple architectures have certain expectations of their work…
Integrating Design And Code With Native Design Tokens In Penpot — Smashing Magazine
The Penpot team is not slowing down on its mission to build a free design tool that not only offers powerful design features but is also well-integrated with code and modern development practices. In its latest release, Penpot, as the first design tool ever, introduces support for native design tokens. Let’s take a closer look…
Why Meaning Matters Most In Branding (And How To Build It)
Building a genuine emotional connection is crucial for forming a meaningful bond with your audience and transforming them into your most loyal customers. In this episode, Katie Morton, editor-in-chief of Search Engine Journal, and Mordy Oberstein, founder of Unify Brand Marketing, explore why meaning is the foundation of successful brand marketing. They break down how…
The Cult of Doing Business
In the fifties, Norman Vincent Peale, a preacher, New Thought evangelist, and eventual officiant of Donald Trump’s first wedding, produced one of the most popular self-help books of all time, The Power of Positive Thinking. “The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself,” Peale writes, “the more energy you will have.” Strangely, for…
Figma’s CEO on his new approach to AI
Tech event season is in full swing. This week, Stripe and Figma gathered thousands of people in downtown San Francisco for their respective conferences. I caught up with Figma CEO Dylan Field after his opening keynote at Config, where he announced the most significant product expansion in the company’s history. Below, you’ll find our chat…
Microsoft reveals 2 compact Surface devices starting well under $1,000
UPDATE: May 8, 2025, 5:20 p.m. EDT In a statement to Mashable, Microsoft confirmed that it will no longer sell the $999.99 configurations of its flagship Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 with 10-core Snapdragon X Plus processors, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. Both models were pulled from the company’s online storefront this…
Are We Over-Simplifying UX? The Role of Friction in User Engagement
Alright, let’s dive deep, and I mean real deep. The idea of reducing friction in web design is one that gets tossed around so often, you’d think it was some sort of sacred mantra. But here’s the thing: it’s not always as easy as it seems. In fact, it’s almost like saying “just make it…
Using CSS backdrop-filter for UI Effects | CSS-Tricks
This article covers tips and tricks on effectively utilizing the CSS backdrop-filter property to style contemporary user interfaces. You’ll learn how to layer backdrop filters among multiple elements, and integrate them with other CSS graphical effects to create elaborate designs. Below is a hodgepodge sample of what you can build based on everything we’ll cover…
5+ WordPress Plugins for Developers To Use in 2025 — SitePoint
When you’re tasked with developing a WordPress website in 2025, you’re expected to deliver a site that’s not only visually appealing, but lightning-fast, responsive, and ready to scale. The quickest way to achieve this is often through carefully selected plugins—tools that simplify complex tasks, automate repetitive workflows, and help you deliver functionality that’s difficult or…
How To Launch Big Complex Projects — Smashing Magazine
When was the last time your project wrapped up smoothly — no delays, no surprises, no last-minute compromises? In reality, most UX projects drift as timelines slip, budgets stretch, and features morph. How do we get better at navigating the chaos? An upcoming part of How To Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly….