The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source It's time for modern CSS to kill the SPA (News)
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Jul 28, 2025 Jono Alderson critiques single page applications, championing modern CSS for smoother user experiences. Discover how copyparty can turn any device into a file server, and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Game Genie. Insights from Anthropic unveil the clever use of Claude Code in teams. Drew Lyton shares intriguing thoughts on the future of self-hosting technology, sparking a conversation on evolving development workflows. Exciting innovations in container builds are also discussed, showcasing tools to enhance productivity.
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Modern CSS Challenges SPAs
- The outdated assumption that seamless navigation requires building a SPA is now obsolete.
- Modern CSS features like the view transitions API can create app-like feels without JavaScript.
Copyparty Turns Devices File Servers
- The copyparty project turns any device into a file server accessible even from old browsers like IE6.
- It is a passion project with excellent documentation and a live demo server running on a basement NUC.
Game Genie Anniversary History
- Ernie Smith revisited the history of Game Genie on its 35th anniversary highlighting its legal battles with Nintendo.
- The Game Genie made NES games more interesting and changed how gamers interacted with their games.