We Need to Talk About Website Animations: GSAP, CSS-Only Motion, and Where Barba.js Fits In
—Most sites don’t have an animation problem, they have an intention problem. Here’s how we decide when to use GSAP, when CSS-only motion is enough, and when Barba.js is actually worth the extra complexity.
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Andrew Armitage meets Website Planet
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Reflecting on Turing Fest 2023
Turing Fest is described as a cross-functional tech conference that takes place in Edinburgh. Now in its 8th year, Andrew Armitage shares his experience from his first time attending the 2 day event.
How our priorities create a paradox of choice
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Why do women feel so discouraged from software development roles?
Diversity in digital roles is still challenge with the industry still overwhelmingly male dominated. So why are women so under-represented in software development roles and what can be done to accelerate the much needed balancing of our sector?
Could podcasting be 2023's next post-pandemic tech casualty?
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Opinion: Time for the Travel Industry to ‘check-in’ on cart abandonment
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