One of my historical criticisms is that a view of browser support this simplistic might push people away from using a feature when they need not be.

This article dives into TypeScript, not just as a transformative tool that’s reshaping how we build modern web applications. I’ve been working with TypeScript in recent years, and I’m continually amazed by how it has revolutionized web development. Rather than delving into its history, let’s explore what makes TypeScript unique and why it’s become indispensable in today’s development landscape. I won’t compare it with other “type” languages like Java, C++…

I’ll be honest: writing this post feels like a chore some years. Rounding up and reflecting on what’s happened throughout the year is somewhat obligatory for a site like this, especially when it’s a tradition that goes back as far as 2007. “Hey, look at all the cool things we did!”

This week’s Design Lobster is exploring the nuanced Japanese design concept of Shibui (渋い)—a refreshing antidote to instant gratification and spectacle. Plus a 1971 pocket lighter that Dieter Rams helped to design with a subtle detail that is very much in the same spirit.

With the solstice around the corner, things are slowing down for us so we’re taking time to recharge and gear up for the new year. We’ll be back soon, and maybe with more than just a revamped newsletter in store. Stay tuned!

With Autoscaler, Right Sizing Your SAAS Becomes Easy

Working with clients and colleagues often includes explaining various concepts. Subjects like SEO, technology, and marketing are prime examples. After all, knowing how something works helps people make smart decisions.

As someone with over a decade of experience in software testing – primarily in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within the UK financial services sector – I’ve seen the evolution of testing methodologies, frameworks, and priorities. While UAT has traditionally been a downstream activity, focused on validating business requirements before release, the growing emphasis on “shift-left” testing challenges us to rethink our approach.

Generative AI has just put usability testing insights into the center of product development.

Static websites don’t need to deal with server-side code, web frameworks or anything like that. But that brings with it a problem: how to deal with dynamic content, in particular how to add a contact form to a static website? In this article, you’ll learn how to set up such online forms and get them up and running in just a few minutes.