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  1. Building a breakout element with container units

    Learn how to use container units and container queries to enhance an already flexible sidebar layout with some extra design control and full width breakout elements.

    CSS

  2. Redesigning Piccalilli: the build process

    In the final part of this redesign series we break down our approach to aspects of the production build of the incoming, new front-end.

    Design

  3. Redesigning Piccalilli: the second part of the design process

    The second part of the Piccalilli redesign article series where we cover the second half of our design process, getting ready to build it.

    Design

  4. Riffing on the latest CSS fit text approach

    I took Roman Komarov’s handy new @property powered CSS fit text solution for a spin and tweaked it to work with our context, replacing a JS powered system.

    CSS

  5. A handful of reasons JavaScript won’t be available

    It’s always safe to assume JavaScript will not be available, so here’s a quick list of very realistic reasons it won’t be.

    JavaScript

  6. Redesigning Piccalilli: the first part of the design process

    The start of a new article series which gives you a look behind the scenes at the Piccalilli redesign and Set Studio’s design process.

    Design

  7. Styling Tables the Modern CSS Way

    Modern CSS makes styling HTML tables in a considered, responsive nature a breeze. Michelle Barker breaks it all down for you in this deep dive.

    CSS

  8. We want to help designers learn to code

    We want to produce content that helps people working on real world projects, so we’ve created a survey to learn more from you.

    Design

  9. Front-End solution: Eyebrow heading dots

    Learn how anchor positioning is really useful for a solution other than for positioning popovers.

    Front-End Challenges Club

  10. It’s about time I tried to explain what progressive enhancement actually is

    Progressive enhancement hasn’t caught on nearly as much as it should. It’s likely related to folks not being able to envision it working in their real world contexts. This post attempts to alleviate that and reignite the conversation.

    Progressive Enhancement