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Batch Deleting OS X .DS_Store Files on Windows: A Front-End Engineer’s Guide
Every cross-platform developer knows the exact feeling. Your designer sits at a sleek, top-of-the-line Mac Pro, carefully crafting UI components and exporting high-resolution as...
7 min read - Field notesAdaptation
Trying Out YApi on a Colleague’s Recommendation
Using mock APIs to build more realistic forms, autocomplete controls, and interactive lists.
10 min read - CSS & UIAdaptation
The Web Technologies Behind Anime-Style Live2D Mascot Girls
How WebGL brings illustrated characters to life—and how JavaScript handles the interactions around them.
11 min read - JavaScriptAdaptation
Build a Simple Line Chart with Vanilla JavaScript
A few DOM elements, some CSS, and a little geometry are enough to connect the dots.
12 min read - Field notesAdaptation
Quick Tip: Show Animated Text When Someone Clicks Your Page
A little CSS animation and a click handler can turn an ordinary interaction into a playful detail.
6 min read - JavaScriptAdaptation
Turning Photos into Black-and-White Line Drawings with JavaScript
Use canvas and Canny edge detection to find the outlines hiding inside your images.
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