GitHub's new notifications: a case of regressive design
A critical analysis of GitHub's new notifications UI, arguing it's a step backwards in usability and workflow efficiency for developers.
A critical analysis of GitHub's new notifications UI, arguing it's a step backwards in usability and workflow efficiency for developers.
The author details the design process for a JavaScript course portal, focusing on the content and login pages for better usability.
Andy Bell discusses the need for visual feedback in client-side routers and suggests a fallback mechanism to standard links for better UX.
A developer's frustrating experience with PayPal suspending their business account without clear communication or a functional resolution process.
A critique of blindly following Google's Material Design guidelines, arguing for user-centered design over authority-based decisions.
A developer shares personal health habits to illustrate how making good choices easy can be applied to building performant, accessible, and secure software.
A former React team member explains the core technical principles that guide the React team's approach to API design and problem-solving.
A satirical article about a town building a new, high-tech road that prioritizes cars and revenue over pedestrians and cyclists.
A review and tips for the OMSCS CS6750 Human-Computer Interaction course, covering its structure, workload, and value for tech professionals.
Discusses the prevalence of bad design in tech, from confusing code to poor UI, and introduces UX principles like affordance and user-centered design.
A review of the book 'Mismatch', which provides a framework for designing inclusive and accessible technology experiences.
A developer explains the benefits of using older, well-supported hardware for software development and empathizing with users on limited systems.
A developer argues for supporting older browsers, comparing it to accessibility features like ramps and elevators, emphasizing inclusivity beyond immediate profit.
Explains the First Input Delay (FID) web performance metric, its causes, and its importance for user experience.
Analyzes the performance and privacy costs of web tracking scripts for businesses and users, questioning their true value.
Explores the essential skills beyond JavaScript for frontend developers, focusing on empathy, code, design, and communication to create great user experiences.
Practical tips for writing clear, readable technical documentation and notes, focusing on structure, formatting, and user psychology.
A talk on using Angular Animations to add meaningful motion and context to user interactions, not just visual polish.
A summary of key talks from Day 2 of the Delta V Conference, focusing on web performance metrics and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
The article argues that the quality of error messages directly reflects a product's internal quality and the development team's care for users.