Show DescriptionBen's got an updated edition of his book, Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, to chat about as well as how much AI is being inserted into writing, layers, scope, color contrast vs contrast color, shouldn't AI bots pay for data they slurp, iFrames permissions issues in Chrome, anchor positioning, and where have all the bloggers gone?
Listen on WebsiteWatch on YouTubeGuestsBen FrainGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialI write web development books, make online courses, and publish YouTube videos.
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Ben Frain – author and web developer
Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS available at Amazon
benfrain (GitHub)
Ben Frain - YouTube
JavaScript for Everyone - Piccalilli
BCD Watch
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686: Todd Libby on Deceptive Patterns
Show DescriptionTodd Libby is on the show to talk with us about deceptive patterns on the web, what WCAG is and who it's for, and 5 deceptive patterns in use on the web today.
Listen on WebsiteWatch on YouTubeGuestsTodd LibbyGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialWeb developer and developer advocate from Portland, Maine now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I had been a developer for most of my 25 years professionally in tech before moving to accessibility.
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Front End Nerdery
Trump used dark patterns to trick supporters into donating millions more than intended | The Verge
Death to Bullshit | Brad Frost
Deceptive Patterns (aka Dark Patterns) - spreading awareness since 2010
The Architecture of Anxiety and Shame, Part One
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685: Fix My Home Tech, What’s Up with Firefox, and the MVP Car
Show DescriptionWho's the person to hire when your home network isn't working as reliably as it should? And while we're at it - can you also fix Dave's Find My notifications? What's the plan with Firefox in 2025? And Dave blogs (and mouth blogs) about his struggles with the MVP car.
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Why I hate the MVP car - daverupert.com
TalkShop Show w/ Macho Man Randy Standards - Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat - Episode 212
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684: What Motivates Chris to Keep Working on CodePen?
Show DescriptionListener questions about CSS ruby-position, crafting adaptive layouts using a responsive component, what keeps Chris motivated to work on CodePen, why are there no positive issues on GitHub., tech support in the age of AI, and a semi-regular segment of inbox therapy.
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Crafting adaptive layouts using a responsive component | by Michael Trilford | Bootcamp | Medium
CodePen Radio – CodePen
Introduction - Tree-sitter
Design for Community: The Art of Connecting Real People in Virtual Places
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683: iOS 26 Safari, Material Support on the Web, and Fixing The Button Problem
Show DescriptionDave and Chris discuss the release of Safari in iOS26, the aesthetics of Liquid Glass in CSS, the importance of material design, and the role of TypeScript in modern web development. The conversation also touches on when to consider rebuilding a tech stack, the significance of user experience, and how to know when to choose a new tech stack.
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Apple has a private CSS property to add Liquid Glass effects to web content
Syntax - Web Development Podcast
Theo - t3․gg - YouTube
Gina Trapani
Foursight
Omakub — An Omakase Developer Setup for Ubuntu 24.04+ by DHH
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