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Jevons Paradox in Web Hosting: Why Cheaper Isn't Always Better

Discover how Jevons Paradox applies to platforms like Vercel, Netlify, and AWS. Learn why lowering web hosting costs or increasing efficiency can backfire without proper strategy.

Manuel Sánchez

May 6, 20254 min read

A developer at their desk, glancing at a wall clock while lines of code fill the screen.

General

From Underpaid to Unstoppable: A Story-Driven Guide to Pricing Your Services

Discover how to move beyond guessing your rates with real stories, three proven pricing models, a rock-solid SOW template and examples for developers & designers.

Manuel Sánchez

Apr 30, 20254 min read

The tags <s>, <del>, and <ins> in a background.

Web Accessibility

Why <s>, <del>, and <ins> Don't Speak: Accessible Alternatives for Text-Level Semantics

Learn why HTML elements like <s>, <del>, and <ins> aren't reliably announced by screen readers, and how to enhance their accessibility using CSS pseudo-elements and visually hidden content.

Manuel Sánchez

Apr 18, 20253 min read

Illustration of an accessible web form on a blue background. The form includes two input fields, a textarea, and a submit button labeled 'Submit' with a paper plane icon. An accessibility icon is displayed in the top-right corner of the form.

Web Accessibility

How to Build Accessible Forms with HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Learn how to build accessible, user-friendly forms with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Step-by-step guide aligned with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

Manuel Sánchez

Apr 12, 202510 min read

Web Development

Integrate Google Sheets with Next.js: A Full-Stack Guide

Learn how to store data directly from your Next.js React TypeScript app into Google Sheets using the Google Sheets API. A step-by-step tutorial.

Manuel Sánchez

Apr 7, 20255 min read

Web Development

Mastering Generics in TypeScript - From Basics to Real-World Use

Generics in TypeScript: A deep dive into the concept of generics, their benefits, and how to use them effectively in your TypeScript projects.

Manuel Sánchez

Apr 3, 202514 min read

Cartoon-style illustration of a stressed-out UX/UI designer sitting at a cluttered desk, overwhelmed with sticky notes labeled 'Fix Button Styles,' 'Unify Text Styles,' 'Add Hover States,' and other Figma-related tasks. The workspace is chaotic, representing accumulated design debt in UI/UX workflows.

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15 Examples of Technical Debt in UI/UX Design (and How to Avoid It)

Learn how technical debt affects UI/UX designers using tools like Figma. Discover 15 real examples of design debt, their impact, and practical strategies to build scalable, consistent design systems.

Manuel Sánchez

Mar 21, 20256 min read

Highly detailed illustration of an overwhelmed developer sitting at a cluttered desk, tangled in a mess of cables while coding on multiple screens. Sticky notes labeled 'Fix Later,' 'TODO,' and 'Job Nodes' are scattered around, symbolizing accumulated technical debt and neglected refactoring tasks. The chaotic workspace represents poor development practices and rushed coding decisions.

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20+ Common Examples of Technical Debt (and How to Fix Them)

Technical debt slows down development and increases maintenance costs. Learn about 20+ real-world examples of technical debt, their impact, and how to prevent or fix them in your codebase.

Manuel Sánchez

Mar 18, 20256 min read

Web Development

Mastering Redux Toolkit: The Ultimate Guide for Frontend Developers

Redux Toolkit simplifies state management by reducing boilerplate and making state management more intuitive. In this article, we'll explore how configureStore works, how to manage multiple slices, how to fetch data efficiently, and when Redux is the right choice.

Manuel Sánchez

Feb 27, 202525 min read

The letters SOLID written in big letters and then a very short description of each principle: Single Responsibility Principle, Open/Closed Principle, Liskov Substitution Principle, Interface Segregation Principle, Dependency Inversion Principle

Web Development

The L in SOLID: Liskov Substitution Principle,

Creating maintainable and scalable code with the Single Responsibility Principle

Manuel Sánchez

Feb 25, 20257 min read

Web Development

What Do We Do with You, Old React?

This is a Fun Guide to Upgrading Class-Based React & Redux Stores. Class components and outdated Redux? Discover how to modernize your code with React Hooks and @reduxjs/toolkit, complete with code examples and project structure tips.

Manuel Sánchez

Feb 9, 20257 min read