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How to Automate Accessibility Fixes in Your CI/CD Pipeline

Originally published at AccessibleWeb Guide.You already know your website has accessibility problems. Every scan lights up like a Christmas tree -- missing alt text, unlabeled form fields, no page title, iframes without descriptions. The list goes on.The standard advice is to fix them one by one, manually. That takes forever. And every new pull request introduces new violations faster than you can fix the old ones.What if your CI/CD pipeline caught those issues and fixed the easy ones automatica

The Edge Cases Your Tests Are Missing: A Pattern Library

You wrote tests. They pass. Coverage looks good. You ship to production and... it breaks.The problem isn't that you didn't write tests — it's that you tested the expected inputs while your users sent the unexpected ones.After cataloguing hundreds of production bugs, I've built a pattern library of edge cases that most test suites miss. Here's the collection, organized by type, with concrete examples you can apply today. The Null/Undefined/Empty FamilyThis is the #1 source of production erro

The Edge Cases Your Tests Are Missing: A Pattern Library

I Built 14 Free Tools for Developers AND People Who Hate Spreadsheets

Every day I generate UUIDs, encode Base64 strings, and convert timestamps. On weekends, I compare mortgage scenarios and plan retirement savings. I got tired of juggling five different websites — none of them doing everything I needed — so I built the toolbox I actually wanted to use every day.That's SD6 Tools. What's in the box14 tools, split across four categories: Security & GeneratorsPassword Generator — Cryptographically secure, 8-128 chars, strength indicatorUUID/GUID Generat

🕹️From Java Logic to Full-Stack⚡: Mistakes I committed while engineering a Minimax AI Game

🕹️ Building the Unbeatable: My Cyber-Neon Full-Stack EvolutionMost developers start their journey with a simple Tic-Tac-Toe script. I too started like that making a console application of it using Java. Then I decided to take it further. What began as a Java console exercise evolved into a Cyber-Neon, Full-Stack Engine powered by Spring Boot, TypeScript, and a "God-Mode" Minimax AI.Building this wasn't just about the code; it was about navigating the "brutal" reality of full-stack developm

Trello was too slow, so I built an instant-loading Kanban board from scratch

Hey everyone, I'm new here 👋 Long story short, I made an app called KanbanTab in 2020. I finished a huge update that I'm proud of, and I want to show it off. It's a browser extension & mobile app. BackgroundI had the idea to make Chrome's new tab load up Trello so I don't have to go to their website every time, so I installed a Chrome Extension to open my Trello board. It worked but I was a little bit frustrated at the loading times... Especially due to my internet at the time because I

Why I Used Loss Aversion to Build a Better Habit App

Why I Used Loss Aversion to Build a Better Habit Appdev.to -- March 22, 2026 (Wave 2)Habit streaks are broken the moment you break them. There is no graceful degradation.You hit 47 days on your morning workout. Miss day 48. The streak resets to zero. The app sends a notification: "Don't give up!" You feel bad. You move on.What if instead of a reset, your habit had a visible price drop? The Loss Aversion PrincipleKahneman and Tversky's 1979 research showed something uncomfortable: loss

I Gave My Habits Ticker Symbols. Here's What My Portfolio Looks Like.

I Gave My Habits Ticker Symbols. Here's What My Portfolio Looks Like.dev.to article -- March 22, 2026 (Wave 2)Most self-improvement advice treats habits as binary: done or not done. But that's not how behavior actually works.I spent a weekend building a different model. Here's the premise: what if you managed your habits the way a fund manager manages a portfolio? Your Habits Are AssetsThink about it. A workout habit, practiced consistently over 5 years, is worth something real -- ene

The Behavioral Science Behind Why I Track Habits Like a Stock Portfolio

The Behavioral Science Behind Why I Track Habits Like a Stock PortfolioPosted on dev.to -- March 22, 2026Most habit apps fail for the same reason most diets fail: they're optimized for how you wish you behaved, not how you actually behave.I've been obsessing over this for months. And it led me to build something weird. Loss Aversion is the Hack Nobody UsesHere's the behavioral science that changed how I think about habits:Gain: You meditate for 7 days straight. You get a streak badge.

How to Navigate the Technical Ridge of Lobuche Peak Climbing

Located at 6,119 meters in Nepal's Khumbu region, Lobuche Peak is a more technical trekking peak of the Himalayas. Its summit ridge, although often sewn together when travelers stretch for loftier ideals, shelters a considerable number of those who insist I move spaciously and steadily to avoid trouble and take it down right. Its defining characteristic is a narrow exposed crest just after the summit that demands confidence on fixed lines and crampons, as well as keen decision-making at low oxyg

'Miracle': Europe reconnects with lost spacecraft

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My agent remembered a rejected application and adjusted strategy

My agent remembered a rejected application and adjusted strategy"Wait — it already knows this company rejected you." I hadn't told the agent that. It had pulled the rejection from a previous session, cross-referenced the student's updated skill set, and quietly suggested a different role at the same firm.That moment is when I realised we'd built something genuinely different from the usual career chatbot. Not smarter — just less amnesiac. What we builtThe project is a React + Vite cha

HTMX vs React — Do You Really Need a JavaScript Framework?

Quick ComparisonHTMXReactApproachHTML attributesJavaScript componentsBundle size~14KB~40KB + your codeServerReturns HTML fragmentsReturns JSON (usually)ComplexityVery lowHigherInteractivityGood for most appsUnlimitedLearning curveVery lowModerate When to Use HTMXServer-rendered apps (Django, Rails, Laravel, Go)CRUD apps, admin panels, dashboardsYou want simplicity over complexityYour team is stronger in backend than frontend When to Use ReactHighly interactive UIs (real-time coll

Hormuz Minesweeper – Are you tired of winning?

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ui-fx-kit: 64 Composable React UI Effects With CLI and MCP Delivery

ui-fx-kit: a React UI effects library that ships 64 animated components as raw source code — files you own, not a runtime dependency.Key highlights:64 effects across backgrounds, text, cards, cursors, shaders, and interactive elements19 composable zero-dependency hooks (physics, canvas, WebGL, gestures)13 CSS drop-in animation classes13 named color palettes (neon, vercel, supabase, discord, spotify, and more)CLI via npx and an MCP server with 16 tools for AI-assisted installation through Claude

chatcn: Production-Ready Chat UI Components for React

chatcn: a React chat UI component library built on shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS v4.Key highlights:Message bubbles with grouping, replies, reactions, and read receiptsComposer with drag-and-drop uploads and voice recordingMedia rendering for images, files, code blocks, and link previews4 themes: Lunar, Aurora, Ember, Midnight5 layout presets: FullMessenger, ChatWidget, InlineChat, ChatBoard, LiveChatFull TypeScript support and keyboard accessibilityComponents install as editable source files One CL

Best free React component libraries in 2026

Finding the right set of free React component libraries can make or break a project. I spent more than 60 hours evaluating top open-source libraries, using everything from quick dashboard builds to more advanced real-world app scenarios. With over five years designing and shipping React apps, I've run into just about every pain point, shortcut, and joy these UI kits offer.Heads up: This article includes AI-assisted content creation and may feature companies I'm connected to.Here’s my hands-on br

Cross-Model Void Convergence: GPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.6 Deterministic Silence

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Mastering Compound Components: Building a Flexible, Accessible Dialog

Mastering Compound Components: Building a Flexible, Accessible DialogBuilding a component library or a polished personal portfolio requires a balance between flexibility and developer ergonomics. You want components that developers can compose like Lego blocks without worrying about wiring up internal state manually.During my recent portfolio refresh, I revisited the Compound Component pattern. It is one of React’s most powerful advanced patterns, enabling related components to share impli

Legacy Wealth Real Estate Tax Strategy: Build & Preserve Generational Wealth

Building wealth is important — but preserving and passing it on is where true financial success lies. Real estate offers powerful tax strategies that help investors not only grow wealth but also transfer it efficiently to future generations. Read More...A legacy wealth real estate tax strategy focuses on minimizing taxes, protecting assets, and ensuring long-term financial security for your family.What Is a Legacy Wealth Strategy in Real Estate?A legacy strategy is a long-term approach to invest