Moving beyond velocity: Measuring real business impact
How can engineering teams move beyond traditional metrics like velocity to create real business impact?
Read moreChris’ Corner: GSAP, more like FREESap
The news is that GSAP, a hugely popular animation library on CodePen and the web writ large, is now entirely free to use thanks to their being acquired by Webflow. Thanks to Webflow GSAP is now 100% FREE including ALL of the bonus plugins like SplitText, MorphSVG, and all the others that were exclusively available to
Read morePrevent and detect cheating in recruiting
For as long as there have been hiring assessments, there have been candidates who attempt to game the system. Before they had easy access to generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, candidates for technical roles might copy and paste someone else’s code from an online forum, or have someone take
Read moreA beginner’s guide to mastering data visualization with Matplotlib
Data visualization is a cornerstone of modern data analysis, transforming raw numbers into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. For Python programmers, mastering tools like Matplotlib unlocks the ability to create compelling visual narratives from complex datasets. The data visualization benefits in Python are immense, ranging from identifying trends and patterns
Read moreBest coding interview tools in 2025: Your ultimate guide for technical interviews
Looking for the best coding interview tools to enhance your hiring process and help worthy candidates find their dream job? In this guide, we’ll explore the top technical interview tools, spotlight important features, and show you how these platforms help you assess candidates’ technical skills with more accuracy and efficiency.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Reacting
I was listening to Wes and Scott on a recent episode of Syntax talking about RSCs (React Server Components). I wouldn’t say it was particularly glowing. We use them here at CodePen, and will likely be more and more as we ship more with Next.js, which is part of our
Read moreNode.js Streams with TypeScript
Learn how to leverage Node.js streams with TypeScript for efficient data processing. This guide covers all stream types with practical examples for handling large files and real-time data. Continue reading Node.js Streams with TypeScript on SitePoint.
Read more5+ WordPress Plugins for Developers To Use in 2025
Transform your WordPress workflow with 7 powerful plugins for 2025. Streamline tasks, elevate designs, and ensure top-tier performance effortlessly Continue reading 5+ WordPress Plugins for Developers To Use in 2025 on SitePoint.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Rounded Triangle Boxes and Our Shapely Future
I enjoyed Trys Mudford’s explanation of making rounded triangular boxes. It was a very real-world client need, and I do tend to prefer reading about technical solutions to real problems over theoretical ones. This one was tricky because this particular shape doesn’t have a terribly obvious way to draw it
Read moreChris’ Corner: Fairly Fresh CSS
I joked while talking with Adam Argyle on ShopTalk the other day that there is more CSS in one of the demos we were looking at that I have in my whole CSS brain. We were looking at his Carousel Gallery which is one of the more impressive sets of
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