The beast is alive! Have you optimized your JavaScript/CSS delivery for performance with HTTP/2 yet? How are you using service workers and server workers these days? What about critical CSS and Server Push? Are you compiling your code base into WebAssembly yet? How do you feel about ASCII-alike CSS Grid layout with polyfluid sizing and ch unit? Have you ever tried to work around nested CSS Custom Properties, untamed 3rd-party scripts, painful web font reflows, shady CSS Houdini tricks and multi-dimensional variable fonts? Well, let’s bring it on!
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Vitaly Friedman loves beautiful content and does not give up easily. From Minsk in Belarus, he studied computer science and mathematics in Germany, discovered the passage a passion for typography, writing and design. After working as a freelance designer and developer for 6 years, he co-founded Smashing Magazine, a leading online magazine dedicated to design and web development. Vitaly is the author, co-author and editor of all Smashing books. He currently works developing the new Smashing Memberships around the globe!