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Why should you use a semantic <button> instead of a generic <div>? Accessibility, right? By how exactly does it help accessibility? Explaining the Accessible Benefits of Using Semantic HTML Elements originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the...

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You can now recommend your favorite blogs right in the WordPress.com Reader. It’s a simple way for writers to support each other and reach new readers together.

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Image compression involves countless trade-offs between quality, size, and speed. In this final part of the series, we experiment with codecs, metrics, and tools to find practical ways to balance efficiency and visual fidelity.

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With component variants, design systems become more flexible, letting you reuse the same component while adapting its look or state with ease. In this article, Daniel Schwarz demonstrates how design tokens can be leveraged to manage components and their...

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Last time, we discussed that, sadly, according to the State of CSS 2025 survey, trigonometric functions are deemed the “Most Hated” CSS feature. That shocked me. I may have even been a little offended, being a math nerd and …...

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WP-CLI lets developers manage WordPress sites right from the command line. Learn how to use it to install plugins, create posts, and access exclusive WordPress.com commands.

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The new month is just around the corner, and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! All of them are designed by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free. Enjoy!

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Ever wondered where that bold, slab-serif “college look” comes from? It goes way back to mid‑19th century Ivy League sportswear. Harvard’s baseball team embroidered an “H” on their flannel... The post 27 College Fonts for Creating Academic-Inspired Designs (2025)...

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Managing media is a really difficult task if you try to do all of it yourself, especially if the media comes from other sources. The file can be submitted in any state and size, but what if you need...

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Hi Not a Designer subscriber,As you may have noticed (or not :), I’ve taken a break from writing this newsletter. These issues take a lot of time to research and write and other things have taken time away from...

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