Vol_10.28.24

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Website of the week:

The Static Site Paradox https://kristoff.it/blog/static-site-paradox/ 

Using static websites for tiny archives
Over the last year or so, I’ve been creating static websites to browse my local archives.
https://alexwlchan.net/2024/static-websites/ 

Did Automattic commit open source theft?
Regardless of what happens, Automattic will forever be associated with being the first in crossing an ethical red line in open source web software.
https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/did-automattic-commit-open-source-theft/ 

Note to New Design Managers
Having elevated a handful of talented folks into design management roles, I’ve come to observe a few things they can benefit from when they take on this new responsibility.
https://hvpandya.com/design-managers 

Interview with Jonathan Ive
Jonathan Ive, the long-time Chief Design Officer at Apple, is among the most prominent creatives who have been influenced by Dieter Rams and his design principles. Here, in one of his rare interviews in recent years, Ive speaks openly about his admiration—pointing out one important achievement of Rams that is often overlooked.
https://rams-foundation.org/magazine/interviews/jonathan-ive/

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