Clamp it! VS Code extension

Today I published my first VS Code extension - Clamp it! This extension makes it easy to generate the clamped sizes for your CSS code. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 6 hours ago

Fetch, process, output, style, listen

My favorites in 2024 for building a website are Contentful, Eleventy, LiquidJS, vanilla CSS, and vanilla JS. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 3 months ago

Thirteenth place on Eleventy Leaderboards

My site got to thirteenth place on Eleventy Leaderboards with perfect Lighthouse scores. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 6 months ago

Zero accessibility errors

My website has been included in The WebAIM Million report for the first time and has achieved zero accessibility errors. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 6 months ago

Reset with CSS unset

Utilizing the CSS unset keyword with inheritance in mind. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 7 months ago

2023 lookback

2023 was the most challenging year in my career. Read how global crisis affected me and learn which technologies I have worked with. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 8 months ago

Nightmare DX (Developer Experience): HubSpot

I had to work with HubSpot after a couple of years, and it reminded me to write this article about its nightmare developer experience. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 8 months ago

Save MBs by converting from GIFs to videos with Cloudinary

Optimize content delivery and web performance by switching from GIFs to videos with Cloudinary, saving MBs for faster loading. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Developer’s research process

Read how I research and find possible solutions to estimate the required effort before I start developing. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Transition between pages smoothly with a single line of code

By adding a meta tag with the name ‘view-transition,’ you can enable smooth page transitions. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Announcing A Dedicated Dev

If you need a trustworthy and reliable web developer, you can subscribe to A Dedicated Dev and get web development services when you need them. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Be careful with ch units

Read more about peculiar CLS issues encountered on my site because I used system fonts, CSS ch unit, and Grammarly extension. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

If you would have told me…

If you would have told me 12 years ago that I will be doing web developing for a living, I would laugh at you. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Dealing with constant rejection

For whatever reason I am being rejected, which can be a challenging and painful experience, I remain optimistic about the right opportunity. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

How to measure page loading time with Performance API

This post will demonstrate how to use the Performance API to measure page loading time. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Testing localhost on multiple devices

Learn how to test your website or web app on various devices with these tools by finding your external IP address or using third-party apps. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Five pieces of advice for more accessible websites

To improve stats for an annual accessibility report, start with these five quick wins that will make your site much more accessible. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

With or without the JS framework

Is it really that unusual for a frontend developer not to use a JS framework? | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

My favorite VS Code extensions in 2023

Discover my favorite little VS Code extensions used in my everyday tasks. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

My favorite NPM packages in 2023

I’ve compiled a list of my favorite npm packages that I use on a daily basis. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

My favorite bash shortcuts in 2023

Take a look at my favorite Bash shortcuts that have saved me a ton of time. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

My favorite Chrome extensions in 2023

These Chrome extensions have helped me streamline my workflow and improve my coding experience. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Cross-browser testing with the Microsoft Remote Desktop app

You want to test your website on a Windows machine but hate switching your computers? See how to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to mitigate this problem. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Extracting and using Critical CSS on my Eleventy site

This week I made some enhancements to extracting and implementing Critical CSS on my website that runs on Eleventy. Let's delve into its workings and features. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

How to create dynamic OG images with serverless function using Sharp library

Improve your website's social media presence with dynamic Open Graph images. Learn how with serverless functions and Sharp in this tutorial. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Migrating to Eleventy 2.0

Last week I upgraded my Eleventy instance after using version 0.12.1 for over a year. I was determined to resolve and document all problems during the process. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Using ChatGPT to generate cover letters

Let’s say you are applying for a job and want to write a cover letter that stands out. ChatGPT could help you there, and here is how. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

I browsed more than 700 websites in search of a job

I found a list of 700 remote-friendly companies and opened every link searching for a job. Read the suggestions about the Careers page and job listings. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

I do HTML and CSS for a living

I have a sticker from Smashing Magazine saying, “I do CSS/HTML for a living,” and that is what I genuinely do. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

2022 lookback

I reflect on my experience and achievements in the web development industry in 2022. Read my insights on the latest trends and technologies in the field. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

How to create slides with HTML and CSS

Discover how to create stunning CSS-only slides with my step-by-step guide. Learn how to use advanced CSS techniques to make engaging presentations. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Why I never understood CSS-in-JS

As a CSS purist, I had questions and comments on breaking up with CSS-in-JS and documented them in a blog post. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Observations after one month of looking for a front-end developer job

I am actively searching for a new job. Here are my observations about searching for a fully remote frontend UI developer job. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 1 year ago

Advent of UI Components

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@silvestar.codes | 2 years ago

CSS Variables for reduced motion on a global scale

Learn how to use CSS Variable and prefers-reduced-motion media feature to remove or minimize animations and transitions on global scale. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 2 years ago

Nightmare DX (Developer Experience): Shopify

This article is the first article in a series about poor developer experience. In this particular article, I am going to write about Shopify and its (un)friendliness for developers. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 3 years ago

You don’t need React for building websites

As I get more experienced, I use fewer libraries and frameworks and rely on good old HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. I think you should consider doing the same. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 3 years ago

The evolution of the design of my site

As any self-respected developer, I redesigned my site many times. I thought it would be fun to document all these designs and see the evolution. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 3 years ago

First Year of UI Dev Newsletter

After the first anniversary of the UI Dev Newsletter, I wanted to share how and why I am running it. Read the whole story and get some useful links. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 3 years ago

You want enabling CSS selectors, not disabling ones

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@silvestar.codes | 3 years ago

My Third Year of Freelancing

About a year ago, I started with a freelance career. This experience has changed me as a professional, but also as a person. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

A Story of Becoming a Web Developer

Let me tell you a story about Silvestar, a fellow who learned how to code, took some chances during his career and become a solid, confident web developer. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

My Favorite vs Code Settings

These are my favorite VS Code settings: Breadcrumbs, Minimap, Saving and Formatting, Bars and Windows. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

Page builders might not be a good idea

Here’s an unpopular opinion: page builder might not be a good idea. Read my thoughts about page builders and why you might think twice before you consider using it (again). | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

Reflection on 2019 Web Technologies

Last year I wrote my first yearly look back, and now it is time for the 2019 lookback. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

I Built My Second Progressive Web App (PWA)

As of today, my side project Code Line Daily is available as a Progressive Web App. This post is a sequel to my previous PWA post. | Continue reading


@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

I Built My First Progressive Web App (PWA)

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@silvestar.codes | 4 years ago

My favorite extensions for web development

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@silvestar.codes | 5 years ago