Vol_7.14.25

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Website of the week:

Liquid Glass, but in CSS
Scouring through the videos available from Apple, and by downloading the beta software myself on my devices, I was able to start breaking down some of the layers that make up the Liquid Glass effect.
https://atlaspuplabs.com/blog/liquid-glass-but-in-css

Aesthetics over upgrades
I often nostalgically look back at products of the past — the colorful original iMac or the Palm Pilot — and wonder what it would be like if I could use them today. Of course, I can’t. They lack the connectivity, the power, and the software needed. https://arun.is/blog/aesthetics-over-upgrades/

Learn how to build and publish a simple website using GitHub Pages. This beginner-friendly guide covers each step with clear visuals, helping you launch your site quickly and for free.

Tips for making regular expressions easier to use in JavaScript
In this blog post, we explore ways in which we can make regular expressions easier to use.
https://2ality.com/2025/06/javascript-regexp-tips.html

Gemini CLI: your open-source AI agent
For developers, the command line interface (CLI) isn't just a tool; it's home. The terminal’s efficiency, ubiquity and portability make it the go-to utility for getting work done. And as developers' reliance on the terminal endures, so does the demand for integrated AI assistance.
https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/

202 State of devs 
Please enjoy the results from the first ever State of Devs survey! https://2025.stateofdevs.com/

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Resources To Make You Better

Don Norman: The Way We Design Today Is Wrong!
The way we design today is wrong, and Don Norman explores why in this thought-provoking video. He discusses how designers often design harmful products that contribute to global environmental issues. Drawing inspiration from Victor Papanek's critique of the design industry, Don Norman highlights the sustainable design failures and the need for a shift in design principles.

Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Logo Looked Nothing Like a Campaign Logo The bodega-influenced visual language of an outsider campaign.
https://www.curbed.com/article/zohran-mamdani-campaign-logo-graphic-design.html

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