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688: Modern CSS Round-Out Tabs, OpenUI, and Why Websites?

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Oct 27, 2025
Join Dave and Chris as they dive into the world of blogging, exploring their motivations and routines. They discuss the importance of websites in today's digital landscape, analyzing unique reasons for starting one. Chris introduces modern CSS techniques, including innovative tab designs using shape primitives. The hosts also unveil Quiet UI, a new open-source design system with playful and accessible components. Their insights on web relevance and creative processes make for an engaging listen filled with practical tips and modern web design discussions.
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ADVICE

Make Writing A Habit With A Tagged Archive

  • Write regularly and keep an idea archive to turn build-up thoughts into publishable posts.
  • Use platforms (like Frontend Masters or CodePen) to give structure and incentive to your writing practice.
INSIGHT

There Are Many Legitimate Reasons To Build A Site

  • There are many valid reasons to create a website beyond e-commerce and apps.
  • Looking through specific examples reveals diverse motivations and use cases for sites.
INSIGHT

APIs And RSS Are Still The Web

  • URLs and simple data formats (RSS/XML) make podcasts and APIs effectively websites.
  • This reframes many services as part of the web ecosystem, not separate platforms.
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