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Some books are arranged on a table. The one on the top says in the cover "Why Fonts Matter".

From Singletons to Services in Godot: Clean Architecture for The Runic Edda

Discover how I refactored The Runic Edda from singleton-heavy code to a clean Service Layer in Godot. Learn the pattern, benefits, and real examples.

Manuel Sánchez

Dec 1, 20254 min read

Web Development

CSS Typed Arithmetic: An Introduction to Some Math-Powered CSS

Learn how CSS typed arithmetic lets you divide typed values, create unitless numbers, convert between units, and build advanced responsive layouts without JavaScript or media queries. This in-depth guide explains rules, examples, and real use cases for modern computational CSS.

Manuel Sánchez

Nov 22, 20256 min read

Example of a Card component with a header, body and footer

Web Development

Compound Components Pattern: React and Svelte Examples

Discover the Compound Components pattern (also known as Headless UI, Components as API, or Slot-Based API in Svelte). Learn its advantages with practical React and Svelte 5 examples.

Manuel Sánchez

Oct 3, 20258 min read

"Vercel was my default. Not not anymore", written in a black background with white letters.

Opinion

It is time to abandon Vercel and Next.js

For a long time, Vercel and Next.js were my default. Recently, I can no longer support them due to their political stance. It is time to look for alternatives.

Manuel Sánchez

Oct 1, 20253 min read

Game Development

Godot 4 Camera Switcher: Smooth Camera Transitions for Cutscenes

Learn how to switch cleanly between the player camera and cinematic cameras in Godot 4 using a lightweight CameraSwitcher. Supports instant cuts, smooth blends, and fade-to-black transitions—perfect for cutscenes and scripted moments

Manuel Sánchez

Sep 29, 20256 min read

Web Development

Skew Protection in Modern Web Development: Technical Implementation and Strategic Implications

Skew protection ensures consistent client-server versions in modern web apps, preventing mismatches, downtime, and SEO issues during frequent deploys.

Diego de Miguel

Aug 11, 202512 min read

General

Nudges: Real-Life Examples of How We Are Influenced Without Noticing

Discover what a nudge is and how it influences your decisions without banning options. Real examples from the digital world, subscriptions, restaurants, vacations, and movie theaters.

Manuel Sánchez

Aug 10, 202511 min read

General

The Trap of Hyperproductivity: How to Break the Cycle and Protect Your Energy

Doing a lot of things can lead to burnout. Learn how to break the cycle of hyperproductivity and protect your energy.

Manuel Sánchez

Aug 1, 20254 min read

Game Development

Designing Games: Tips For Creating Emotional Player Experiences

A summary of the book "Designing Games" by Tynan Sylvester, exploring the emotional impact of game design and how it shapes player experiences.

Manuel Sánchez

Jul 2, 20253 min read

Web Accessibility

WAI-ARIA 1.3: What Developers Need to Know for Better Accessibility

Discover the latest updates in WAI-ARIA 1.3, including new roles and properties that enhance web accessibility for diverse user needs. Learn how these changes improve the semantics of web content and support users with disabilities.

Manuel Sánchez

Jul 1, 20253 min read

A black-and-white illustration with pops of color showing a winding path representing the accessibility journey. Milestones on the path include “EAA Compliance,” “100% Lighthouse,” and “Inclusive UX.” Diverse characters follow the path: a wheelchair user, a person with a white cane, a neurodivergent person with headphones, and a developer pushing a cart labeled “Usability, Empathy, Testing.” Road signs along the way read: “Real-world testing,” “Context-aware design,” “Skip links,” and “Alt-text that matters.” At the end of the path is a faded starburst labeled “Barrier-free (Always in progress).”

Web Accessibility

Why WCAG Compliance Alone Isn't Enough: How to Go Beyond for Real Accessibility

Let's dive deeper into why simply meeting WCAG guidelines can leave some users behind, and what you can do to genuinely go beyond compliance.

Manuel Sánchez

Jun 22, 20256 min read