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Frontend — Lesser Known Uses Of Better Known Attributes — Smashing Magazine

Lesser Known Uses Of Better Known Attributes — Smashing Magazine

HTML attributes are like little instructions that we add to the markup of elements to make them do certain things or behave in certain ways. For example, most of us know that the `target` attribute with a value of `_blank` opens the link in a new tab or window. But did you know that you can use it on the `form` element, too? John Rhea presents several lesser-known uses for common HTML attributes.

JRJohn RheaJohn Rhea·January 8, 2025Frontend
Engineering — Stay Gold, America

Stay Gold, America

We are at an unprecedented point in American history, and I'm concerned we may lose sight of the American Dream.

JAJeff AtwoodJeff Atwood·January 7, 2025Engineering
Design & UX — Automated Accessibility Testing at Slack

Automated Accessibility Testing at Slack

At Slack, customer love is our first priority and accessibility is a core tenet of customer trust. We have our own Slack Accessibility Standards that product teams follow to guarantee their features are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Our dedicated accessibility team supports developers in following these guidelines throughout the development process. We…

NNstormann·January 7, 2025Design & UX
AI & ML — What Does AI Really Mean? — Smashing Magazine

What Does AI Really Mean? — Smashing Magazine

We, as human beings, don’t worry too much about making sure the connections land at the right point. Our brain just works that way, declaratively. However, for building AI, we need to be more explicit. Let’s dive in!

AFAtila FassinaAtila Fassina·January 6, 2025AI & ML
Networking — Multi-Path TCP: Revolutionizing connectivity, one path at a time

Multi-Path TCP: Revolutionizing connectivity, one path at a time

Multi-Path TCP (MPTCP) leverages multiple network interfaces, like Wi-Fi and cellular, to provide seamless mobility for more reliable connectivity. While promising, MPTCP is still in its early stages, with limited support and practical use cases. This post explores its potential and current limitations.

MMMarek MajkowskiMarek Majkowski·January 3, 2025Networking