⏰ Time-Travelling JavaScript, Smart CSS Cursors & Product Team Tips
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This week’s newsletter is packed with goodies, and the CSS section might just be the biggest one we’ve ever seen 😂 From tackling Agile UX challenges to exploring accessibility, 3D JavaScript tricks, and a deep dive into product team pitfalls, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into.
Enjoy 🦄 - Adam at Unicorn Club.
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📋 CSS
Browsers are starting to roll out changes in default UA styles for nested section headings.
The cursor is a staple of the desktop interface but is scarcely touched by websites. This is for good reason.
CSS Grid and Flexbox brought incredible layout tools to the web, but they don’t yet do everything a designer might want.
Gotta give props to currentColor. It’s a keyword in CSS that is the OG variable.
Exploring one of these underrated features — Tailwind’s @apply feature.
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