The first reason, then, that we care about low-level is that it allows us to make better choices. We can make better software by starting in the right place, with the right frame and the right stack. Low-level programming allows us to build trucks instead of Trucklas.

I love Ben’s work, but he has a bad habit of not giving credit where it’s due, and makes him come off as smug in his writing. Yes, I too care about performance in apps. But this should not be the sole decision-maker when picking the technology stack.

today, we’re parsing XML through some… unconventional means. for fun and profit

Wise words regarding web scraping.

Modern day super minimal CSS resets.

Modern day super minimal CSS custom properties starter kit.