Language Model Sketchbook, or Why I Hate Chatbots
Chat is rarely a suitable interface for most tasks. Here, Maggie Appleton explores and prototypes some alternatives.
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Monday, June 12th, 2023
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
Build a Better Mobile Input
This is such a handy tool for building forms! Choose different combinations of type, inputmode, and autocomplete attributes on input elements and see how that will be conveyed to users on iOS and Android devices.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
Tiny Helpers
A very comprehensive collection of standalone little tools for web design and development—tools that do one thing.
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
When shaken to the core, we get priorities right. Can we stick to it? – Dr. Carolina Odman
Carolina’s post reminds me of A Paradise Built In Hell by Rebecca Solnit:
In the face of disaster, survivors get together, make time and help one another regardless of their differences. It is beautiful and inspiring.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021
1loc | Favorite JavaScript single line of code
This is very handy indeed! Quick one-line JavaScript helpers categorised by type.
And, no, you don’t need to npm install any of these. Try “vendoring” them instead (that’s copying and pasting to you and me).
Monday, March 18th, 2019
Hello, Goodbye - Browser Extension
A handy browser extension for Chrome and Firefox:
“Hello, Goodbye” blocks every chat or helpdesk pop up in your browser.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
Why I am a web developer | Seldo.Com Blog
I think it’s worth revisiting this post by Laurie on a regular basis for a shot of perspective and inspiration.
The web saved my life and then built me a new one. A single living entity, it touches everything in the world and is always getting better — and I can help. I owe it so much; if I can help it out, make it better in any small way, how can I possibly refuse? And if I can make it easier for other people to help make it better, then my efforts are multiplied.
Friday, September 30th, 2016
How can you contribute to Geek Mental Help Week? | Stuff & Nonsense
It’s Geek Mental Help Week from Monday. You can get involved.
I believe that talking about mental health issues and sharing our experiences—not just those of people who suffer, but also those who live with and support us—can help everyone. Whether you struggle with your own mental health or care for someone who does, you can help others to understand how you cope. Geek Mental Help Week is all about sharing those experiences.
Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
The Foundation of Technical Leadership · An A List Apart Article
Story of my life:
I have to confess I had no idea what a technical leader really does. I figured it out, eventually.
Seriously, this resonates a lot with what I find myself doing at Clearleft these days.
Sunday, June 26th, 2016
Carolyn
At An Event Apart in Boston, I had the pleasure of meeting Hannah Birch from Pro Publica. It turns out that she was a copy editor in a previous life. I began gushing about the pleasure of working with a great editor.
I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best. Working with Mandy on HTML5 For Web Designers was wonderful. One of these days I hope to work with Owen Gregory.
When I think back on happy memories of working with world-class editors, I always a remember a Skype call about an article I was writing for The Manual. I talked with my editor for hours about the finer points of wordsmithery, completely losing track of time. It was a real joy. That editor was Carolyn Wood.
Carolyn is going through a bad time right now. A really bad time. A combination of awful medical problems combined with a Kafkaesque labyrinth of health insurance have combined to create a perfect shitstorm. I feel angry, sad, and helpless. At least I can do something about that last part. And you can too.
If you’d like to help, Karen has set up a page for contributing to help Carolyn. If you could throw a few bucks in there, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
Bliss.js — Heavenly JavaScript!
A small little JavaScript helper from Lea.
The helper library for people who don’t like helper libraries.
