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Why Do We Have a Cache-Control Request Header?

Why Do We Have a Cache-Control Request Header?

As developers, we’re most used to Cache-Control as the preferred way of instructing caches (usually browsers) on how they should store responses (if at all), and what to do once their cache lifetime is up.

Cool native HTML elements you should already be using

Cool native HTML elements you should already be using

If this article helps just a single developer avoid an unnecessary Javascript dependency, I’ll be happy. Native HTML can handle plenty of features that people typically jump straight to JS for (or otherwise over-complicate).

Minding the gaps: A new way to draw separators in CSS

Minding the gaps: A new way to draw separators in CSS

Drawing separator lines between various sections of a webpage is a common design technique, which can help to structure the content and make it more readable, as well as more aesthetically pleasing. As we’ll see in this article, there are techniques you can use today...

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7 Freelancing Trends For 2017

7 Freelancing Trends For 2017

The business of freelancing is changing rapidly; anyone active in the industry can see it. My own experience leads me to see certain trends that are already in effect, and are poised to really take off in 2017. Some of the freelancing trends of 2017 will help us, and...

Can You Make This Look Pretty?

Can You Make This Look Pretty?

One thing not to ask a designer and three reasons why It happened again yesterday. I was working through the details of some random user interface problem, and a new email landed in my inbox. As soon as I read the harmless subject line, my heart sank a bit. I’d been...