Using all the HTML, Running State of the Browser and "Modern" is Rubbish

Are AI coding assistants like Copilot and Devin creating a generation of illiterate programmers?

#1about 7 minutes

Using version control to track government website changes

Version control systems like Git create a public, revertible history, making it possible to track and undo content removal on government websites.

#2about 10 minutes

How AI coding assistants are impacting developer skills

AI tools like Copilot and Devin risk creating a generation of developers who rely on generated code without understanding fundamental programming concepts.

#3about 10 minutes

Using community and direct sources for programming help

Instead of relying solely on LLMs or Stack Overflow, developers can get better answers by engaging with communities on platforms like Discord or contacting specification authors directly.

#4about 5 minutes

Why the term 'modern' is meaningless for technology

The word "modern" is a poor descriptor for technology because it's a fleeting marketing term that lacks specific meaning and quickly becomes dated.

#5about 9 minutes

Returning to foundational web technologies like RSS and HTML

Developers are rediscovering the value of foundational technologies like RSS for content consumption and prioritizing semantic HTML over complex frameworks for better accessibility and maintainability.

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How developers can influence the web standards process

The web platform is unique in that developers can actively participate in the standards process, providing feedback on new features and influencing their final implementation.

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Solving date and time issues with the Temporal API

The upcoming JavaScript Temporal API provides a robust and modern solution for handling dates, times, timezones, and durations, replacing the notoriously difficult Date object.

#8about 4 minutes

Exploring the security vulnerabilities of connected cars

The increasing connectivity of vehicles introduces significant security risks, as demonstrated by vulnerabilities that allow for remote execution and control.

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Why the 'this' keyword remains a confusing concept

The 'this' keyword in JavaScript is a persistent source of confusion for developers because its value is determined by how a function is called, leading to unpredictable behavior.

#10about 9 minutes

How to disable invasive AI features in your apps

As companies aggressively integrate AI into products like Google Workspace and macOS, users are seeking ways to opt-out and disable these unwanted features.

#11about 9 minutes

The evolution of London's web developer community events

Events like London Web Standards and State of the Browser have evolved from focusing on browser differences to showcasing the web platform's capabilities and new browser engines.