
ShopTalk
A podcast about web design and development.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 59min
661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options
Show DescriptionWhat are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project.
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European Alternatives
A lack of frequency increases the pressure to deliver quality
Trap (2024) Reviews
Polyfilling Concepts
ex-Googler · April 10, 2025
Gild Just One Lily
Blog Questions Challenge
CodePen Development
CSS clip-path maker
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Apr 14, 2025 • 59min
660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates
Show DescriptionFollow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate.
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The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit
SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclusive & fun events for web designers and developers. - SmashingConf New York, Freiburg, Antwerp and Online
Web Design Event
State of the Browser 13
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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle
Adam Argyle, a CSS expert at Google, shares insights on the revolutionary Carousel Configurator designed to enhance web scrolling experiences. He discusses how modern CSS features allow carousels to be built without JavaScript, focusing on accessibility and usability. The conversation dives into dynamic element positioning, the importance of interactivity using CSS properties like 'inert', and innovations in layout techniques. Argyle also touches on creating accessible scroll navigation and the exciting future of CSS in web design.

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 2min
658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders
Andy Bell, founder of Set Studio and Piccalilli, is a trailblazer in web design and front-end development. He discusses the evolution of web design, shifting from static to interactive, browser-based prototypes. Andy sheds light on the importance of client relationships, highlighting tools for maintaining project integrity and decision-making frameworks. He humorously critiques AI in tech while sharing insights on customizing design systems and creating courses for web builders, blending expertise with engaging anecdotes about font selection and client dynamics.

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems
David Darnes, a designer and front-end developer renowned for his work on the Nord design system, shares insights on building versatile design systems and web components. He discusses the advantages of integrating web components across different frameworks, highlighting their role in bridging legacy and modern tech. Darnes also explores the creative potential of standalone web components and emphasizes the importance of API refinement for team tools. The episode is sprinkled with humor and fascinating anecdotes about the intersection of branding and design.

Mar 17, 2025 • 55min
656: Onboarding Woes, Coloring Links, and AI Slop Theories
Show DescriptionOnboarding users is a lot more difficult than you might think it is, how should links be coloured or styled, keeping web software up to date, why does some AI slop get created in the first place, getting context for why things happened or decisions were made, and our first bullet point dev career story (Steve's version).
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Mar 10, 2025 • 46min
655: Conspiracy Theory Theories, View Transitions vs CSS Animations, and Autocomplete
Show DescriptionIt's a speed run meeting edition episode and we're talking conspiracy theories, getting hypnotized, disinformation on TikTok vs the news, view transitions vs CSS animations vs the web animation API, follow ups on font-weight and attire, and classic autocomplete vs AI autocomplete.
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Motion - A modern animation library for JavaScript and React
font-weight: 300 considered harmful | CSS-Tricks
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Mar 3, 2025 • 57min
654: UI + State, AI Missing Context But Adds Browsers, and Scalability on the Web
The hosts dive into the complexities of user interfaces and how to effectively organize information. They discuss AI's struggle with context, particularly in creating accurate alt text for images. A humorous critique of mobile web experiences raises eyebrows about future design standards. The challenges of mobile websites are highlighted, from GDPR consent banners to the performance pitfalls of excessive JavaScript. They also explore the vital role of technical project managers in bridging gaps between creativity and technology.

Feb 24, 2025 • 59min
653: Interop 2025, Attributes, and Black Boxes of AI
The hosts dive into the exciting announcements from Interop 2025, all while sharing laughs over social faux pas in meetings. They tackle the complexities of web development, stressing interoperability and usability challenges, especially with iframe attributes and color inputs. A significant portion is dedicated to the intricacies of AI, discussing biases and the balance between innovation and ethical concerns. With humorous reflections, they paint a light-hearted picture of a future driven by creative laziness, prompting both laughter and thought.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
652: Talking to Bots, Building Browser Games, and Political LLMs
Delve into the intriguing world of AI and its interactions, from playful talks about browser compatibility to the evolution of fame driven by social media. Explore the frustrations with voice assistants and the warmth of personal service in dining. Dive into the biases in AI and the nuanced media portrayals, plus their effects on perceptions. Discover the benefits of local database technologies and personal optimization tools like Kanban boards, while examining how modern browsers reshape data handling and foster community engagement.
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