Lola Odelola
5 minutes read
Global Privacy Control (GPC) is on the way to becoming a formal privacy standard with the recent publication of its first working draft. Let's take a look at what the implications are for developers and users.
Brian Smith
5 minutes read
A new way to handle dates and times is being added to JavaScript. Let's take a look at Temporal, what problems it solves, the current state, and what you'll find in the new documentation about it on MDN.
DebugBear
10 minutes read
Learn techniques to improve the Largest Contentful Paint metric, a part of Core Web Vitals, for your website.
Vadim Makeev
9 minutes read
Let's have a look at MDN Web Docs content projects in 2024, with highlights of our top picks and recommended reading, and at what's next on MDN for 2025.
Ruth John
4 minutes read
There's a new Learn Web Development section on MDN that merges the MDN Curriculum with the Learn section. Here's the background to these changes, what's new, and what you can expect to see in the future.
Sonal Sood
2 minutes read
Join JavaScriptmas this December for daily coding challenges designed to boost your skills and bring festive fun. Solve challenges on Scrimba, learn something new, and take part for a chance to win exciting prizes!
DebugBear
12 minutes read
Learn about reading network request waterfalls, identifying common network performance issues, and optimizing page rendering.
Per Borgen
11 minutes read
Here are six effective strategies for landing your first developer job. These are especially relevant if you're self-taught or breaking into the tech industry without a traditional CS degree.
Pranshu Khanna
5 minutes read
We are thrilled to announce the new MDN community page that will be a hub to recognize our contributors and a place for contributors to get involved.
DebugBear
9 minutes read
Learn about lesser-known web performance bottlenecks connected to excessive JavaScript usage, like long tasks, large bundle sizes, and hydration issues.
Hermina Condei
2 minutes read
For many of us, the holidays are over, and the time has come to focus. Now is an ideal time to dive into learning web development, and you're in luck — MDN and Scrimba are offering a 30% discount on select courses for the next month!
Vultr
6 minutes read
This post demonstrates how to use the Streams API in a web application to fetch and transform text on the fly. By processing the data as it arrives, this approach enhances performance, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
Brian Smith
5 minutes read
Learn how to use Intl.Segmenter for locale-sensitive text segmentation in JavaScript to simplify localization, count words or sentences in different languages, and more.
GitLab
8 minutes read
Learn how to use Git stash to break down large commits. Discover a better approach for saving work when switching branches.
LambdaTest
8 minutes read
This post explores what mobile app debugging is, commonly used techniques, and how you can debug mobile apps on multiple devices.
Brian Smith
3 minutes read
The 'name' attribute of the HTML details element is gaining more support across browsers. Learn how this feature allows creating exclusive accordions without scripting widgets from scratch.
Vultr
4 minutes read
This article explains how to use the Broadcast Channel API to build synchronized and interconnected web applications.
Hermina Condei
6 minutes read
We have chosen Scrimba as a course partner for the MDN Curriculum. This blog post explores what the partnership means practically, and how we will provide an even better web education experience together.
Hermina Condei
7 minutes read
First released in 2016, the HTTP Observatory became popular in the web community with a combination of helpful security audits and educational material. Fast forward to 2024, and we are delighted to announce that Observatory's new home is MDN. Read on to find out more about what this entails, and give the HTTP Observatory a warm welcome!
Vultr
7 minutes read
This guide explains how to use Static Site Generation in Next.js to build scalable and secure web applications with fast loading times and a focus on performance.
Brian Smith
5 minutes read
New JavaScript Set methods are landing across browsers. Learn about sets, how you can use these methods to compare different sets, create new sets with specific properties, and more.
Vultr
6 minutes read
This guide introduces you to rate limits and slow down mechanisms. Learn how to apply slow down and rate limit mechanisms in Express applications.
Brian Smith
6 minutes read
This post takes a look at what page visibility is, how you can use the Page Visibility API in your applications, and describes pitfalls to avoid if you build features around this functionality.
The MDN Team
5 minutes read
We've been writing about web development and the web platform on the MDN Blog since May 2023. Here's our highlights and top posts along with our favorites.
Vultr
6 minutes read
This guide introduces you to service workers and their lifecycle. Learn how to deploy a project using service workers with HTTPS on Vultr.
Brian Smith
6 minutes read
Interop 2023 has successfully concluded, and the Interop 2024 project is now officially underway. Learn what Interop is, discover the updates from Interop 2023 now on MDN, and find out what's coming to the web next.
Vultr
7 minutes read
This guide introduces you to the common types of tests and the testing conventions. Learn how to test JavaScript with Jest on Vultr.
Michelle Barker
7 minutes read
Working with colors on the web just got more interesting! In this article, we’ll explore how to use the CSS color-mix() function to create variations in color palettes.
TestGrid
12 minutes read
This post reflects on the conventional test automation methods using Selenium and Appium. Learn how you can use TestGrid's unified testing platform to enhance the conventional methods and also leverage the modern codeless testing techniques.
Hermina Condei
6 minutes read
The long-awaited MDN Curriculum is now live on MDN, providing a structured guide to the essential front-end development skills and best practices for industry newcomers. Learn all the key details in this article.
Dipika Bhattacharya
7 minutes read
This article provides an overview of the core components required for creating effective technical documentation. Learn the best practices to make your documentation clear, consistent, and well-structured.
Vultr
5 minutes read
This guide explains Bun functionalities as a runtime package manager and a bundler. It also explains the benefits of built-in Bun APIs and how to use Bun's Vultr marketplace application.
Dipika Bhattacharya
10 minutes read
Aligning with Interop 2023's emphasis on cross-browser consistency, this post walks you through various `border-image` properties that you can control to create captivating web designs. Learn how to use custom graphics for enhancing the look of your websites that appear consistent across different browsers.
Vultr
7 minutes read
Learn how to build AI-powered apps using OpenLLM and Vultr Cloud GPU. This guide shows how to generate API responses using a Large Language Model. It also covers instructions for setting up an Nginx server and implementing SSL security.
Chris Mills
8 minutes read
The tail end of 2023 welcomes positive news for web privacy, as Chrome announces it is to join Firefox and Safari in deprecating third-party cookies in 2024. Find out more details about these changes, and what they mean for web developers.
Vadim Makeev
4 minutes read
Today we're updating the Baseline widgets and introducing a new one, along with the updated definition of Baseline.
Brian Smith
6 minutes read
The JavaScript console is an essential tool for web development. Learn new and fun ways to use the console to display data and debug your code.
Michelle Barker
8 minutes read
CSS container queries are a powerful new tool for our CSS layout toolbox. In this post we'll dive into the practicalities of building a layout with container queries.
Vultr
7 minutes read
Learn how to deploy a Node.js application on Vultr using PM2 to create persistent services. This guide shows how to efficiently use resources via PM2 cluster mode. It also covers Nginx server setup and SSL security.
Dipika Bhattacharya
8 minutes read
Discover essential tips and tricks for using Visual Studio Code (VS Code), a powerful IDE. Learn how to leverage its integrated editing features and Git support, and explore a few extensions.
The MDN Team
2 minutes read
Observatory 2.0 is launching soon as part of the Mozilla Developer Network as the MDN Observatory with new security scoring standards and other exciting updates.
GitLab
8 minutes read
This guide explores the various types of CI/CD pipelines and helps you understand their specific use cases. Learn how to leverage rules to create highly efficient DevSecOps workflows.
Michelle Barker
8 minutes read
What can web designers and developers do to build a more sustainable web? This post explores the environmental impacts of web technologies and looks at some of the ways we can build greener websites.
GitLab
9 minutes read
Thinking about making the move from GitHub to GitLab? This guide demystifies the migration process, addressing common concerns for DevSecOps teams that are looking to seamlessly transition between the two platforms. This post provides a step-by-step guided tutorial on how to migrate your data from GitHub into GitLab.
The MDN Team
5 minutes read
MDN has created a curriculum for aspiring front-end developers to build a rewarding and successful career. Take a look at the curriculum, who it's for, and the research it's based on.
Michelle Barker
10 minutes read
The new CSS linear() timing function enables custom easing in animations. Explore how linear() works compared with other timing functions used for easing, with practical examples.
Terence Eden
4 minutes read
Relying on external resources for your website is always fraught with risks. Learn how to protect your website and its visitors by using SRI to secure third-party content.
Michelle Barker
7 minutes read
Scroll-driven animations are coming to CSS! In this post, we'll look at a few types of animations and learn how to link them to the scroll progress of a container.
The MDN Team
10 minutes read
We recently launched a feature called AI Explain, but we have rolled this back for now. In this post, we look into the story behind AI Explain: its development, launch, and the reasons that led us to press the pause button.
Brian Smith
9 minutes read
grep is a powerful tool for searching code from the terminal. This post will show you how to use grep and why it's an essential developer tool.
Hermina Condei
3 minutes read
We're introducing an AI assistant powered by MDN and OpenAI GPT 3.5 to answer all your web development questions in real time.
Brian Smith
7 minutes read
Hues are a bright way to define colors in CSS. Learn about hues, color wheels, how to use color functions, and how you can create vibrant color palettes for your website using hue.
Florian Dieminger
6 minutes read
MDN is launching a code Playground. Users can prototype ideas and expand all live samples into an interactive experience.
Dipika Bhattacharya
6 minutes read
Discover CSS :lang(), experimental media queries, manipulating graphics with WebGPU, client-server communication with WebTransport, ECMAScript module support, and more.
Ruth John
4 minutes read
Learn how to use JavaScript to draw any regular shape to a HTML canvas with a single function, and how to modify it to draw multiple shapes.
Brian Smith
5 minutes read
See the latest updates to the MDN reference pages about JavaScript regular expressions, including new sections on sub-features and browser compatibility information.
Schalk Neethling
6 minutes read
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day in 2023, we share some tools and guidelines to help you make the web more accessible.
Schalk Neethling
11 minutes read
Learn what HTML landmark roles are, how they improve accessibility, and how you can include them on your website effectively.
Hermina Condei
3 minutes read
MDN leads the way in implementing WebDX community group's efforts, delivering a clear and simple baseline for the web platform to developers.
Dipika Bhattacharya
4 minutes read
Learn how the CSS `:not()` pseudo-class behaves when multiple selectors are passed as argument.
Brian Smith
9 minutes read
Learn what's new in CSS Colors Module Level 4, including color spaces, color functions, fancy gradients, and support for wide-gamut displays.
Ruth John
2 minutes read
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