Raindrop.io Bookmarks 05/18/2025
- CSS WG Blog - Update on CSS Anchor Positioning
"The CSS Anchor Positioning Module Level 1 has come a long way since its First Public Working Draft in 2023, with significant shifts to the syntax of the anchor() function, the introduction of the position-area property, the redesign of position-fallback/@position-fallback into the position-try property and at-rule, the addition of anchor-scope and position-visibility, and many adjustments and improvements to the underlying algorithms, resulting in a more powerful and easier-to-use technology."
- The true path to garbage code: Figma Sites - Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
"Yes, I'm aware that it's still in beta. But as it stands right now, Figma Sites are a clear path to creating an incredible mess of a site. If you look at just a tiny microcosm of the code in the launch demo for Figma Sites, it's obvious that the code does not even tip a hat in the direction of semantics."
- Can AI Replace UI Developers? | Viget
"While AI can follow patterns for code generation, it doesn't inherently understand the performance implications of different implementation choices. It may produce functional code that passes basic tests but creates bottlenecks under real-world conditions."
- The Hidden Gold of Web Accessibility: Everything About ARIA Labels - The A11Y Collective
"It's crucial to understand that while aria-label can technically be applied to any element requiring an accessible name, its use is recommended primarily for interactive elements. This is because not all screen readers can actually read aria labels on non-interactive elements."
- TLS Certificate Lifetimes Will Officially Reduce to 47 Days | DigiCert
"The new ballot targets certificate validity of 47 days, making automation essential. Prior to this proposal by Apple, Google promoted a 90-day maximum lifetime, but they voted in favor of Apple's proposal almost immediately after the voting period began."
- Fostering An Accessibility Culture -- Smashing Magazine
"It is better to do it for the "wrong" reasons than not to do it at all. But ultimately, those aren't the reasons we should be doing it."
- The Post-Developer Era • Josh W. Comeau
"As far as I can tell, every AI success story still has skilled human developers as a necessary ingredient. So, I think it's safe to say that we're not living in the post-developer era."
- Accessibility Report 2025 | Email Markup Consortium
"Across the ecosystem, accessibility failures are systemic, widespread, and largely preventable. After analyzing 443,585 emails collected over the past year, we found that 99.89% contain accessibility issues rated "Serious" or "Critical." Only 21 emails passed all automated accessibility checks, and they came from just two brands."