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How to Simulate Mobile Devices with Device Mode in Chrome
Mobile
By Craig Buckler,
Does your web app work in all devices? Testing is a huge job. Learn how to enable Chrome's useful device mode to emulate dozens of mobile devices.
How to Use SVG Image Sprites
Blogs
By Craig Buckler,
Sprites are popular for bundling graphics into a single file. And they can even be made with SVGs! Learn how SVG sprites work and why they're so awesome.
Meet Polypane, a Browser That Makes You Five Times Faster
Design & UX
By Kilian Valkhof,
Kilian Valkhof introduces Polypane, a multi-function web browser built for developing websites in multiple views at once.
How to Edit Source Files Directly in Chrome
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Learn how to edit source files within Chrome and save the result to a local file. Changes can also be applied immediately without refreshing the browser.
Optimizing CSS: Tweaking Animation Performance with DevTools
HTML & CSS
By Maria Antonietta Perna,
Maria Antonietta Perna explores the Performance Tool available in the Firefox browser to find out more about CSS animation performance.
Which Browsers Should Your Website Support?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
How do you choose a set of applications from an ever-changing landscape of devices, operating systems and browsers? Craig discusses pragmatic options.
7 Super-Useful Chrome Extensions for Designers in 2017
Design & UX
By James George,
James George lets us in on his 7 most-favorite Chrome extensions for designers, including a new design app called Gravit that works solely in the browser!
Should Users be Permitted to Disable JavaScript?
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Craig Buckler takes a renewed look at why, in 2017, some users might disable JavaScript and asks if progressive enhancement is still worth the effort.
The Web’s Most Annoying Dark Patterns
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Does the web delight or displease you? Craig lists his least favourite UI and marketing dark patterns. Have you developed on the dark side?
How to Select the Perfect Image Format to Optimize Your Website
Web
By Robin Osborne,
Robin Osborne explains how you can ensure the most optimal image format is always served on your site, including future-proofing for new formats.
10 Web Predictions for 2017
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Despite previous annual disasters, Craig is back with forecasts of the hottest trends in web technology for 2017.
Browser Trends December 2016: Mobile Overtakes Desktop
Web
By Craig Buckler,
2016 has been remarkable for many reasons. A momentous browser event has occurred: mobile now exceeds desktop usage for the first time since the web began.
Edit Code in the Browser with ICEcoder
Web
By Simon Codrington,
Simon Codrington reviews ICEcoder, a browser-based code editor, and asks whether this way of developing has matured enough for widespread use.
Browser Trends November 2016: Rise of the Underdog
Web
By Craig Buckler,
In October, we discussed reasons why Edge has struggled to gain momentum. Are November's StatCounter browser statistics better for Microsoft's flagship brow
Browser Trends October 2016: Microsoft Edges Downward
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Edge adoption has grown sedately over the year and dropped in September. Craig discusses why few of us are prepared to give Microsoft's browser a chance.
Browser Trends September 2016: Are the Browser Wars Over?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Has the browser market stabilized after twenty years of battles? Do we have what we've been demanding? Craig takes his regular look at the browser usage charts.
Browser Trends August 2016: How Do Chrome’s Rivals Stack Up?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Chrome continues its journey to world domination. What browser should you consider if you like Chrome but don't want to join Google's empire?
Browser Trends July 2016: Is a Chrome Monoculture Harmless?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
The chasm between Chrome and the other browsers is widening. Craig discusses this new monoculture may be less dangerous than the IE6 days but remains cause for concern.
Blisk: Your Next Web Development Browser?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Most of us use our default browser for development. Is it practical? Are there better options? Craig looks at Blisk — a new development-only browser.
Saving Bandwidth with Chrome’s Data Saver
Web
By Simon Codrington,
Simon introduces Google Chrome's Data Saver, a feature for mobile and desktop that saves bandwidth without increasing load times — much.
Browser Trends May 2016: Firefox Finally Overtakes IE
Web
By Craig Buckler,
It's taken almost 14 years but Mozilla can finally claim to have more web users than Microsoft in the battle of the browsers.
Interview with Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave
JavaScript
By Elio Qoshi,
Elio Qoshi is joined by Brave CEO, Brendan Eich, to talk about the Brave browser, its controversial business model and its safer, faster browsing experience
Opera VPN: the Future of Private Browsing?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Opera 38 offers a free, unrestricted, encrypted VPN which hides your browsing activities. Craig discusses the implications of easy online privacy.
Interview with Vivaldi CEO Jón S. von Tetzchner
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Vivaldi 1.0 was released on 6 April, 2016. Craig interviews CEO Jón S. von Tetzchner to find out more about the new browser.
Vivaldi 1.0 Release: Your New Default Browser?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Vivaldi 1.0 has arrived. The new browser promises a different experience to the alternatives with comprehensive customization and power-user options.
Browser Trends April 2016: Samsung’s Surge
Web
By Craig Buckler,
We may love our desktop browser but we're a fickle bunch when it comes to choosing a mobile application. Craig looks at the sudden surge in Sumsung surfing.
Browser Trends March 2016: Operating System Surprises
Web
By Craig Buckler,
The browser market barely changed during February, so Craig discusses the most popular Operating Systems in relation to web development.
HTTP vs IPFS: is Peer-to-Peer Sharing the Future of the Web?
Web
By Jeff Smith,
Jeff Smith introduces the Inter-Planetary File System (IPFS), a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol proposed as an alternative to HTTP.
Browser Trends February 2016: Mobile Market Decline?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Has the smartphone market begun to contract? Craig discusses the recent sales warnings and why it could prove a bonus for web developers.
Browser Trends January 2016: 12 Month Review
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Welcome to 2016. Craig looks back over the past year and discusses the winners and losers in the active browser market.