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  • May 9, 2023

How to Make Interactive Components in Figma

A successful UX design considers dynamic components. For example, how would you let the user know a button is activated? In this tutorial I’ll show you a simple way to make interactive components in Figma. Setting up component interactions help you keep your design consistent. A component interaction can be as simple as swapping an […]

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8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Beautiful Bokeh Effects

Bokeh has long been a celebrated photographic style. In simplistic terms, it features a primary focus on a subject and a gently blurred background. The technique is both beautiful and a sure way to grab a user’s attention. But what if you want to implement a Bokeh aesthetic without photography? There are some unique methods […]

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  • May 8, 2023

The Safest Way To Hide Your API Keys When Using React

Want to make sure your API keys are safe and sound when working with React? Jessica Joseph’s got you covered! She will show you the best ways to hide your API keys, from using environment variables to building your own back-end proxy server. Back in the day, developers had to write all sorts of custom […]

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  • May 5, 2023

Weekly News for Designers № 693

10 Free Slideshow & Gallery Templates for After Effects – Use these outstanding templates to showcase your images within a video presentation. The Periodic Table of WordPress Plugins – See the 108 most popular plugins in a familiar format. Tetrisly Icon Library – Check out this free library of 260+ clean and consistent icons. UX […]

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  • May 5, 2023

Learning JavaScript With Imagination

This is the story of how one little octopus, explaining one beginner’s concept, carried such weight and power for Kylo that it drove his interest in visual learning and led him to research something that is really quite silly. And yet, it transformed how he learned to write — and finally understand — JavaScript. Many […]

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  • May 5, 2023

The Growing Need For Effective Password Management

Password management is a critical aspect of any company’s security infrastructure. With an increasing number of platforms, applications, and services requiring authentication, managing passwords and access rights has become a challenge for system administrators. Highlighting the advantages of self-hosted solutions over cloud-based alternatives and exploring collaborative password management and more, Pauline demonstrates how to organize […]

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  • May 5, 2023

Smashing Podcast Episode 60 With Mei Zhang: What Is Design Storytelling?

We’re talking about the process of design. How do you build a process to enable your best work? Vitaly Friedman talks to designer Mei Zhang to find out. We’re talking about the process of design. How do you build a process to enable your best work? Vitaly Friedman talks to designer Mei Zhang to find […]

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  • May 4, 2023

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

Launching a website for a client doesn’t mean the end of the road. You may continue to work together for years to come. Things like maintenance, repairs, and maybe even a lucrative redesign could all be in the cards. To get to that point, you’ll need to build a strong relationship. There are no guarantees. […]

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Start Using Quotation Marks the “Correct” Way

Quotation marks, speech marks, inverted commas; whatever you call these forms of punctuation, you might well be using them incorrectly. Let’s take a quick look at what’s correct, what isn’t, and what you can do within your CSS to make sure your quotes are properly formatted. Quick Quotation Terminology Let’s begin by illustrating what we’re […]

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