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Addressing layout issues is a common task in web development. One frequent problem is ensuring that headers, particularly in sidebars, remain visible even when the user scrolls down the page. This post details how to resolve a scenario where a sidebar header was being cut off during scrolling by implementing CSS sticky positioning.
The original
Improving the accuracy and scope of technology detection is crucial for generating relevant and informative content. A recent update introduces rule-based technology detection, significantly expanding our ability to identify the technologies involved in code changes. This enhancement allows for more precise tagging and categorization of blog posts, benefiting both content creators and readers.
We've recently refined our technology tag generation process within our internal systems. This enhancement focuses on ensuring that tags accurately reflect the technologies demonstrably present in the data, avoiding the inclusion of tangentially related or inferred technologies.
Recent code reviews have highlighted several opportunities to improve the robustness, performance, and maintainability of our application's reporting queries. These changes focus on ensuring data consistency, optimizing query execution, and adhering to coding standards.
We addressed an issue where facades (like File
This post summarizes recent code review findings and improvements made to a database migration script within our application. The focus is on enhancing both performance and code quality through addressing issues ranging from index usage to data consistency and coding style.
A critical issue identified was the absence of explicit facade imports.
This post delves into a practical approach for creating flexible UI components that seamlessly adapt to various themes within an application. We'll explore how to avoid hardcoded styles and instead leverage style variables to ensure consistent visual appearance across different themes.
In many applications, UI components are initially developed with a specific
We've recently enhanced the user experience within our application by integrating LinkedIn login and registration, specifically aimed at simplifying the recommendation flow. This post details the changes and the reasoning behind them.
Previously, recommenders needed a GitHub account, which added friction to the process.
In today's environment, video calls have become a staple for communication. To enhance the user experience and provide a more personalized touch, we've added custom background assets for popular video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Meet.
The custom backgrounds feature a neo-brutalist design incorporating the project's brand colors, logo, and the IBM Plex Mono
In today's remote work landscape, video calls have become a ubiquitous part of our daily routines. To enhance the visual appeal and branding consistency of our video meetings, we've introduced custom background assets.
Generic backgrounds can be distracting or lack a professional touch. By providing tailored background images, we aim to:
In user interface design, a common challenge is guiding users towards key actions without overwhelming them with options. A recent update to our application's /earn page focused on streamlining the initial user experience by replacing multiple call-to-action (CTA) buttons with a single, unified registration button.
Having separate buttons for "Login" and
