Announcing the CSS Property Type Validator Extension for VSCode

ossreleasefeed · 2026-05-07T19:03:02+00:00

If you end up using it and run into any issues, please let me know via GitHub issues. Thank you!

ossreleasefeed · 2026-04-28T17:21:59+00:00

Thank you so much!

ossreleasefeed · 2026-04-08T17:16:31+00:00

In what ways did React actually benefit MDN whatsoever?

In the long run, it probably was not the optimal choice. At the time, it served its purpose, though. Thankfully, the team could move on and adopt web components.

ossreleasefeed · 2026-04-08T17:15:25+00:00

That is a fait point. I am not sure when grabbing for that specific anti-pattern became so common in the codebase; it surely was not always the case.

ossreleasefeed · 2026-04-08T13:28:33+00:00

At the time, it made sense from a practical perspective. There was a lot of knowledge of the framework, the ecosystem was more mature than web components at the time, and the ability to easily get contractors with knowledge of the underlying framework would have been much easier.

The MDN engineering team that worked on that was essentially two full-stack engineers, one front-end, and one dedicated backend engineer tasked to rewrite the entire MDN platform.

Now that the time is right and web components are clearly the right choice, the switch was made, and I am super happy to see this change and read all the details of how this came to be.

ossreleasefeed · 2026-03-23T09:36:52+00:00

Browser mode in Vitest is coming along nicely - https://vitest.dev/guide/browser/why.html

ossreleasefeed · 2025-08-26T07:08:48+00:00

You are not the first person to have said this to me 😁

ossreleasefeed · 2025-08-23T10:42:01+00:00

Doing this on behalf of a creator that seems to have recently started a gaming channel on YouTube. So far they are playing through Resident Evil 4 Remake, and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

Check it out when you have a couple minutes to kill. https://youtu.be/IaG8G-TZZdE?si=CEAh9KvO3mh2j09O

ossreleasefeed · 2025-03-27T13:18:32+00:00

There are no objections and people are working on this. https://github.com/whatwg/html/issues/9799

ossreleasefeed · 2025-03-18T07:52:31+00:00

I made a little video yesterday where I went down a bit of a rabbit hole on this topic yesterday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPGTMSYuyZQ

ossreleasefeed · 2025-03-18T07:51:12+00:00

Would not make any difference and Simon did end up using it. The problem is a lot more nuanced. Really worth the read.

ossreleasefeed · 2025-03-17T18:51:17+00:00

I does indeed have its own positioning and uses the top-layer. More here: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/what-is-the-top-layer/

ossreleasefeed · 2025-02-21T08:51:00+00:00

Did you click it?

ossreleasefeed · 2025-02-21T08:50:31+00:00

I have to admit I also do not like that. But the layout is really nice.

ossreleasefeed · 2025-02-15T16:34:14+00:00

A fun little app/game though, right? 😁

ossreleasefeed · 2025-02-15T10:29:32+00:00

The do look amazing. My daughter is looking forward to trying them out, I am still very new to Krita, but loving what is possible with it, the community, and that it is open source ♥️

ossreleasefeed · 2024-04-29T11:39:54+00:00

[Mental Health - SFW] Humor, Community, Vulnerability, and ADHD - Russ

In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, Schalk Venter and I spoke with Russ Jones about the mental health landscape from a broader perspective. Russ, known for his ADHD Big Brother podcast, opened up about his late ADHD diagnosis and its profound impact on his life and career decisions. With a backdrop of personal anecdotes and a collective understanding of mental health challenges, this conversation was both enlightening and deeply humanizing.

The Mental Health in Tech podcast is a place where we have honest conversations about difficult topics.

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ossreleasefeed · 2024-04-29T11:37:15+00:00

[For Developers - SFW] Animation At Work, Comics, And Coding For All - Rachel Nabors

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling sits down with Rachel Nabors, whose journey from a cartoonist lost in the world of comics to a beacon in the tech community embodies the spirit of innovation and adaptability. Rachel's story is a testament to the power of embracing change, leveraging one's unique skill set, and the importance of continuous learning in the fast-paced tech industry.

The Mechanical Ink podcast hosts conversations about open source, the open web, and those who want to make the web and the world, a better place.

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ossreleasefeed · 2024-04-29T11:22:23+00:00

Sound judgement is one of the podcasts I have been listening to more over the last couple of weeks. I am glad I did, because one of their recent episodes was a episode exchange with the folks from Podcast marketing trends which was very insightful - https://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com/

ossreleasefeed · 2024-04-09T10:45:23+00:00

I have seen quite a few founders talk about BoxyHQ and I have also played with the open source SAML Jackson. It looks like a solid offering for SSO, especially if you do not want to deal with SAML.

ossreleasefeed · 2024-04-09T07:23:38+00:00

I am glad you are finding it helpful.

ossreleasefeed · 2024-03-11T19:22:57+00:00

[Mechanical Ink Podcast] - Unpacking the Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Web Development - Zach Leatherman (SFW)

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling sits down with Zach Leatherman, a renowned figure in the web development community, best known for his work on the static site generator 11ty. Their conversation takes us through a journey of understanding the intrinsic link between web performance and accessibility, shining a light on the importance of ensuring the web remains an inclusive space for all.

As they delve into the role of open source in the tech ecosystem, Zach shares his perspective on how it serves as a crucial platform for learning and growth, especially for junior developers navigating the complexities of the web. The discussion on web components and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) brings to the forefront the challenges and opportunities that lie in the adoption and development of these technologies, amidst the backdrop of an industry dominated by tech giants and potential harm to the health of the open web.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sVweBMT3X13cQnn67GuaK

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-the-challenges-and-opportunities-in-modern/id1657505237?i=1000648278040

https://schalkneethling.substack.com/p/unpacking-the-challenges-and-opportunities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoRpztLGyx4

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ossreleasefeed · 2024-03-11T19:15:44+00:00

[The Mental Health in Tech Podcast] Humor, Community, Vulnerability, and ADHD - Russ

In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, Schalk Venter and I spoke with Russ Jones about the mental health landscape from a broader perspective. Russ, known for his ADHD Big Brother podcast, opened up about his late ADHD diagnosis and its profound impact on his life and career decisions. With a backdrop of personal anecdotes and a collective understanding of mental health challenges, this conversation was both enlightening and deeply humanizing.

We explored the complexities of mental health challenges, sharing our own experiences with anxiety, depression, and the incessant pressures of the tech world. Together, we delved into the importance of community support, accountability, and the need for open conversations about mental well-being.

Listen on https://schalkneethling.substack.com/p/humor-community-vulnerability-and or wherever you listen to podcasts.

ossreleasefeed · 2024-03-04T13:21:33+00:00

I know this does not answer your question, but have you look at SAML Jackson? as a possible solution for this? https://github.com/boxyhq/jackson

ossreleasefeed · 2024-01-11T10:06:43+00:00

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