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Container Queries are actually coming

After years of asking and memes, we’re finally getting container queries and they will transform UI design, just like media queries did.

Year One

It’s been a whole year since I transformed Piccalilli from a newsletter into a full-blown educational hub, so it’s time to look at what’s been achieved and what’s coming up.

CSS Frameworks, hype and dogmatism

Some notes on the dogmatism and gatekeeping themes of Tech Twitter and how they can generate often incorrect and naive statements—specifically about frameworks and methodologies.

A minimum viable experience makes for a resilient, inclusive website or app

I explain what a minimum viable experience is and how I think it’s a crucial part of progressive enhancement’s role in building resilient websites and apps for the web.

New year, new website

This site has some brand new, very shiny shoes, so here’s a little post about how and why I put it together.

Wrapping up 2020

I’m wrapping up an extremely challenging year and looking forward to 2021

The Piccalilli Newsletter Is Closing

A brand new membership system and drive to make content cheaper and more accessible

A brand new Membership System and much cheaper content has been launched to help Piccalilli reach more people

Challenge: Progress Stepper

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #008

Tips and notes about freelancing

A guide on going freelance with some helpful advice to hopefully help you to make the plunge.

How to use the lesson project files to rescue your project

Sometimes you get a bit stuck in a course, so this quick tip teaches you how to get back on track

Parity Purchasing Power

Helping to make the pricing of premium content on this site as fair as possible for the global web community

Learn Eleventy From Scratch launch day

Today is a massive day for Piccalilli, so here’s a reflective post about the production of the debut course.

Let’s Build A Landing Page is stepping aside for Learn Eleventy From Scratch

CUBE CSS

A CSS methodology oriented towards simplicity and consistency with a heavy dosage of pragmatism.

Learn Eleventy From Scratch Preorder

You can preorder Learn Eleventy From Scratch today for £95 (including VAT)

Challenge: Heading Keyline

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #007

New shoes

Piccalilli has been on a holiday for over two months, but has had a complete re-design and re-platforming.

Information for original subscribers

Piccalilli has a brand new platform, so here’s some information for if your subscription isn’t working.

Challenge: Auto-scrolling, responsive grid

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #006

Challenge: Tabs

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #005

Challenge: Progress Button

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #004

Challenge: Duotone Card

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #003

Challenge: Toggle switch

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #002

Challenge: Email sign-up form

Front-End Challenges Club - Challenge #001

A Modern CSS Reset