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Syntax Snack Pack: Hate CSS? You might just be doing it wrong

Published 19 days ago • 3 min read

A Tasty Treats NEWSLETTER for Web Developers

Issue #52:

  • CSS Grid layouts at the push of a button
  • 2ality shifts gears: beginner-friendly posts from a web dev deep-diver
  • Adventures in State Space — gorgeous math puzzles in motion
  • Spin the globe and stream live radio from literally anywhere
  • Plus: a 6-step framework for starting new projects, brutal truths about iOS parental controls, and Scott’s instant hype over InstantDB

​New series of blog posts: learning web development​

FROM CJ

Learn the basics of web development from a real pro. 2ality is known for their technical deep dives but they're taking a step back to focus on more beginner friendly content.

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​CSS Grid Generator ​

FROM randy

Create custom CSS Grid layouts, copy the HTML and CSS

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​How we made JSON.stringify more than twice as fast in V8

HAND selected by cj

A look inside what it takes to optimize your favorite JS engine.

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​Adventures in State Space ​

ONE FROM scott!

A fascinating video about math & puzzles with amazing visualizations.

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just for fun:

​Radio Garden

fun PROVIDED by cj

Listen to radio from all around the world by navigating a globe.

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All Hail The Algorithm

Some good stuff™ we posted this week

The Feed

New episodes 2×/week + other new video content!

​SHAMELESS PLUG​

How to measure & fix latency w/ edge deployments & Sentry

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"Usually, the difference between a person who hates CSS and a person who loves CSS is that the latter has taken the time to understand how CSS really works."
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You hate CSS because you don't understand it.
- CJ

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