ShopTalk 672: Design Tokens, Web Compents, and Web Monetization
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Jul 7, 2025 Dive into the world of design tokens and the fascinating intricacies of web components. Explore the potential for web monetization, including innovative ways for creators to earn revenue directly from user interactions. Discover the challenges of managing JSON and how design tokens can enhance the user interface. Reflect on the clever concept of a 'bot paywall' to regulate web crawler access while considering future developments in the digital economy. It’s a lively discussion on creativity, technology, and the evolving landscape of online content.
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Clues by Sam Puzzle Experience
- The hosts discuss playing a logic-based grid puzzle called Clues by Sam to figure out who are criminals or innocents.
- They describe the puzzle’s gating mechanism where you must solve clues in sequence and how it challenges their logical reasoning.
Use Design Tokens Systematically
- Avoid winging design tokens; establish a systematic approach from the start.
- Invest time learning from experts to prevent bloated and inefficient style systems.
JSON Munging for Design Tokens
- JSON munging is vital when converting design tokens between formats.
- Validators and defaults are required to handle type constraints and data inconsistencies during transformation.