JavaScript for Everyone: Destructuring
Editor’s note: Mat Marquis and Andy Bell have released JavaScript for Everyone, an online course offered exclusively…
Why OpenAI Acquired Promptfoo
If predictions are correct, AI agents can soon do “real” work, such as adjusting advertising budgets, updating…
Abusing Customizable Selects
Web browsers ship new features all the time, but what fun is it if we can’t build…
Popover API or Dialog API: Which to Choose?
Choosing between Popover API and Dialog API is difficult because they seem to do the same job,…
What’s !important #6: :heading, border-shape, Truncating Text From the Middle, and More
Despite what’s been a sleepy couple of weeks for new Web Platform Features, we have an issue…
AI Revives Ecommerce DIY
Many ecommerce businesses are adopting an AI and automation culture that encourages experimentation and problem-solving. The effect…
An Exploit … in CSS?!
Ok, take a deep breath. We’ll have some fun understanding this vulnerability once you make sure your…
Best dropshipping products and ideas for 2026 and beyond
Whether you’re just starting a new dropshipping business or growing an existing one, success is all about…
A Complete Guide to Bookmarklets
You’re surely no stranger to bookmarks. The ability to favorite, save, or “bookmark” web pages has been…
Loading Smarter: SVG vs. Raster Loaders in Modern Web Design
I got this interesting question in an SVG workshop: “What is the performance difference between an SVG…
Potentially Coming to a Browser :near() You
Just before we wrapped up 2025, I saw this proposal for :near(), a pseudo-class that would match…
What’s !important #5: Lazy-loading iframes, Repeating corner-shape Backgrounds, and More
This issue of What’s !important is dedicated to our friends in the UK (aka me), who are…
Trying to Make the Perfect Pie Chart in CSS
Speaking of charts… When was the last time you had to use a pie chart? If you…
How to move your custom site to WooCommerce (and why you should)
Running your ecommerce business on a custom-built platform can make scaling with flexibility and control a real…
CSS Bar Charts Using Modern Functions
New CSS features can sometimes make it easier and more efficient to code designs we already knew…
New Ecommerce Tools: February 4, 2026
Every week we publish a rundown of new services for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes rollouts for…
Why growing brands leave SaaS for open-source ecommerce
For fast-growing ecommerce brands, the platform you choose isn’t just a technical decision — it’s a growth…
No Hassle Visual Code Theming: Publishing an Extension
Creating your theme is the fun part. After you’re done, the next step is to publish your…
Why Buyers Buy: Books for Marketers
Whether you’re looking for basic principles, deep dives, or inside info from top marketers, these hand-picked books…
No-Hassle Visual Studio Code Theming: Building an Extension
Years ago, when I read Sarah Drasner’s article on creating a VS Code theme, I silently thought…
Styling ::search-text and Other Highlight-y Pseudo-Elements
Chrome 144 recently shipped ::search-text, which is now one of several highlight-related pseudo-elements. This one selects find-in-page…
Responsive Hexagon Grid Using Modern CSS
Five years ago I published an article on how to create a responsive grid of hexagon shapes….
Accept Bitcoin with Square: A new way to take payments at checkout
Square just opened the Bitcoin floodgates. Here’s why it matters for your store. In November 2025, something…
What’s !important #3: Popover Context Menus, @scope, New Web Platform Features, and More
The developer community hasn’t wasted any time kicking off 2026 with some really great articles, demos, and…