David Fitzgibbon
@davidfitz.dev
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What little CS knowledge I have was hard won over a long period of time. I still don't really care for it, except where it's pragmatic enough to help me make better decisions while I work.
If you have a similar background to me, this article is your shortcut to more intentional programming.
If you have a similar background to me, this article is your shortcut to more intentional programming.
The majority of us are a bunch of self taught people with rather spotty knowledge and that's fine! Kilian (also self taught) is here to share some of the computer science fundamentals you probably are missing with the aim to improve your code in the long term.
piccalil.li/blog/program...
piccalil.li/blog/program...
Programming principles for self taught front-end developers
The majority of us are a bunch of self taught people with rather spotty knowledge and that's fine! Kilian (also self taught) is here to share some of the computer science fundamentals you probably are...
piccalil.li
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What little CS knowledge I have was hard won over a long period of time. I still don't really care for it, except where it's pragmatic enough to help me make better decisions while I work.
If you have a similar background to me, this article is your shortcut to more intentional programming.
If you have a similar background to me, this article is your shortcut to more intentional programming.
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45% of all AI answers had at least one significant issue.
31% of responses showed serious sourcing problems – missing, misleading, or incorrect attributions.
20% contained major accuracy issues, including hallucinated details and outdated information.
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
31% of responses showed serious sourcing problems – missing, misleading, or incorrect attributions.
20% contained major accuracy issues, including hallucinated details and outdated information.
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
An intensive international study was coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
45% of all AI answers had at least one significant issue.
31% of responses showed serious sourcing problems – missing, misleading, or incorrect attributions.
20% contained major accuracy issues, including hallucinated details and outdated information.
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
31% of responses showed serious sourcing problems – missing, misleading, or incorrect attributions.
20% contained major accuracy issues, including hallucinated details and outdated information.
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
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Yesterday, Apple took the EU to court, to argue that it's "really mean" to expect it to allow competitors to access APIs on iOS. @fsfe.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy spoke on behalf of "users" to argue why DMA 6(7) applies even to a small startup like Apple. Their hearing is at fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
The FSFE defends Interoperability from Apple at the EU’s highest court - FSFE
Today, on 21 October, the Free Software Foundation Europe participated as an intervener in the landmark Apple v. European Commission (T-1080/23) hearing be...
fsfe.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Yesterday, Apple took the EU to court, to argue that it's "really mean" to expect it to allow competitors to access APIs on iOS. @fsfe.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy spoke on behalf of "users" to argue why DMA 6(7) applies even to a small startup like Apple. Their hearing is at fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
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I needed a quick way to generate conditional CSS with :has() and quantity queries, and this tool by @css-only.dev is so helpful.
css-tip.com/quantity-que...
css-tip.com/quantity-que...
October 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I needed a quick way to generate conditional CSS with :has() and quantity queries, and this tool by @css-only.dev is so helpful.
css-tip.com/quantity-que...
css-tip.com/quantity-que...
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The #CSS WG is trying to name several properties that do similar things. One controls the length of a text-decoration line in relation to the text, the others control 'rule' lines in grid/flex/multi-column gaps.
Leave your feedback! (Note the poll spans two comments):
github.com/w3c/csswg-dr...
Leave your feedback! (Note the poll spans two comments):
github.com/w3c/csswg-dr...
[css-text-decor-4] Consider renaming `text-decoration-trim` · Issue #8402 · w3c/csswg-drafts
Besides the general discussion in #4557 to introduce a way to modify the length of the decoration, there was also some discussion around how to call the property. As I previously summarized, name s...
github.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The #CSS WG is trying to name several properties that do similar things. One controls the length of a text-decoration line in relation to the text, the others control 'rule' lines in grid/flex/multi-column gaps.
Leave your feedback! (Note the poll spans two comments):
github.com/w3c/csswg-dr...
Leave your feedback! (Note the poll spans two comments):
github.com/w3c/csswg-dr...
Thanks to @webdevconf.com for a brilliant day yesterday!
October 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Thanks to @webdevconf.com for a brilliant day yesterday!
@loftio.co.uk good luck with the Pokémon today!
October 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
@loftio.co.uk good luck with the Pokémon today!
@strange.website great to chat to you yesterday! Hope the rest of the trip is great!
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
@strange.website great to chat to you yesterday! Hope the rest of the trip is great!
Really nice sky on the way in too!
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Really nice sky on the way in too!
Cant wait!
this talk i’m giving at @webdevconf.com next week isn’t even good but the slide fonts are so fucken heat you’ll think it was. tickets still available and the lineup is stacked, come through.
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Cant wait!
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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
Against the protection of stocking frames. — ethanmarcotte.com
“Artificial intelligence” is a failed technology. It’s time we described it that way.
ethanmarcotte.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
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We've rounded up almost all the talk details and have updated the site!
We're looking forward to seeing you in October!
webdevconf.com
We're looking forward to seeing you in October!
webdevconf.com
WDC2025 - October 10 2025, Watershed, Bristol, UK
WDC is the web conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year. With great speakers and attendees alike.
webdevconf.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We've rounded up almost all the talk details and have updated the site!
We're looking forward to seeing you in October!
webdevconf.com
We're looking forward to seeing you in October!
webdevconf.com
I’ve tried iOS 26 for about 10 minutes now. Mainly trying to find accessibility options so I can find my apps on the Home Screen and read the time.
This is gonna get a serious backlash. A11y nightmare, and I have great vision!!
This is gonna get a serious backlash. A11y nightmare, and I have great vision!!
September 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I’ve tried iOS 26 for about 10 minutes now. Mainly trying to find accessibility options so I can find my apps on the Home Screen and read the time.
This is gonna get a serious backlash. A11y nightmare, and I have great vision!!
This is gonna get a serious backlash. A11y nightmare, and I have great vision!!
One of the best sites I've every seen. I love every pixel of it: samsy.ninja
SMSY-Gen02 | Award Winning Creative Developer
Award winning creative developer specializing in WebGPU, WebGL, three.js, and interactive 3D experiences.
samsy.ninja
September 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
One of the best sites I've every seen. I love every pixel of it: samsy.ninja
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A wee reminder that I am looking for my next client. I’m a design systems and content design consultant, specialising in design systems management, documentation, general content design, and consultancy.
I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
1/2
I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
1/2
September 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A wee reminder that I am looking for my next client. I’m a design systems and content design consultant, specialising in design systems management, documentation, general content design, and consultancy.
I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
1/2
I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
1/2
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🛠️ New Article: The Basics of Anchor Positioning
I wrote an article covering some basics of CSS anchor positioning. Really excited to share this one! 🤩
🔗 ishadeed.com/article/anch...
I wrote an article covering some basics of CSS anchor positioning. Really excited to share this one! 🤩
🔗 ishadeed.com/article/anch...
August 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🛠️ New Article: The Basics of Anchor Positioning
I wrote an article covering some basics of CSS anchor positioning. Really excited to share this one! 🤩
🔗 ishadeed.com/article/anch...
I wrote an article covering some basics of CSS anchor positioning. Really excited to share this one! 🤩
🔗 ishadeed.com/article/anch...
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It finally happened!
August 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It finally happened!
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Wait. Is this like empty calories free PR?
@polypane.app offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.6 billion!!
DMs are open for interview enquiries.
@polypane.app offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.6 billion!!
DMs are open for interview enquiries.
Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion
Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion
The unsolicited offer is higher than Perplexity’s valuation.
buff.ly
August 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Wait. Is this like empty calories free PR?
@polypane.app offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.6 billion!!
DMs are open for interview enquiries.
@polypane.app offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.6 billion!!
DMs are open for interview enquiries.
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Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
Resume | Aubrey Sambor
A blog about web development, knitting, and other assorted things.
aubreysambor.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
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Reject adobe, return to our roots
Mario Paint is Available Now as Part of the SNES library for Nintendo Switch Online Members. ow.ly/3i4F50WwsME
Uses Mouse Controls on the Joy Con for Switch 2. USB Mouse Works for Switch 1.
Uses Mouse Controls on the Joy Con for Switch 2. USB Mouse Works for Switch 1.
July 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Reject adobe, return to our roots