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

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

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

Visual comparison of functional vs imperative programming in JavaScript, with map-based code on the left and for-loop code on the right

Web Development

Functional vs Imperative JavaScript: Performance & Readability Compared

Discover the key differences between functional and imperative programming in JavaScript with performance benchmarks, real examples, and best practices for clean, efficient code.

Manuel Sánchez

May 21, 20254 min read

General

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