🛠️ 21 Dev Tools to 10x Your Productivity (Plus, Time-Traveling CSS!)
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There are thousands of developer tools and packages but the common problem is that most of them are not up to standards. This lists is covering 21 actually useful ones that can improve your daily life as a developer.
One of the ways I like to do development is to build something, click around a ton, make tweaks, click around more, more tweaks, more clicks, etc., until I finally consider it done.
Design system naming conventions are the standardized rules and guidelines used to name elements within a design system. This includes naming design tokens, components, patterns, styles, and any other elements that are part of the design system.
Designing for digital products requires a different mindset than traditional websites. It’s all about continuous adaptation, refining, and iterating as user behavior and needs evolve.
💭 Fun Fact
Space Invaders and the Sticky Key - The popular arcade game Space Invaders inadvertently led to the creation of the sticky key feature. The game's intense gameplay often caused players to break the space bar from repeated pressing, prompting manufacturers to design more durable keys and introduce the "sticky" functionality to reduce wear and tear.
There are very cool examples of developers getting creative with CSS games based on the :hover pseudo-class, and even other games based on the :valid pseudo-class.
React Summit US is an in-person and remote first (hybrid) conference of all things React, gathering OSS authors, top trainers and speakers, as well as web engineers across the globe to meet in New York and online.
The STHLM Xperience Conference is a yearly UX event, featuring expert talks, interactive workshops, and the latest UX trends. Connect with industry leaders, boost your skills, and explore innovative UX solutions in one day lively gathering.