Thoughts & Musings

Exploring the CSS Properties and Values API
The CSS Properties and Values API is an exciting part of the CSS Houdini suite of APIs that enables developers to define and register custom CSS properties directly in JavaScript. This API introduces advanced capabilities like type checking, default values, and control over whether custom properties inherit their values. These features significantly enhance the power and flexibility of CSS in modern web development.

Exploring the CSS Paint API: Unlocking Creativity in Web Design
The web is constantly evolving, and with it, the tools available to developers and designers expand. One of the most exciting additions to modern web design is the CSS Paint API (also known as Houdini’s Paint API). This feature allows developers to create dynamic, programmatically generated images directly in CSS without the need for external assets or heavy graphical libraries.

An Introduction to the CSS Font Loading API: Better Font Management for the Web
Web developers have long grappled with the challenges of loading and managing fonts. Fonts are an integral part of creating visually appealing and accessible websites,

A Guide to the CSS Custom Highlight API
Learn how to use the CSS Custom Highlight API to dynamically highlight text ranges on a webpage using JavaScript and CSS. This guide walks you through creating custom highlights for search results, text editors, or any application requiring precise text styling—without altering the DOM.

Exploring the Attribution Reporting API: Privacy-Friendly Conversion Tracking
The Attribution Reporting API is an experimental web feature designed to measure ad conversions while preserving user privacy. It eliminates the need for third-party cookies, providing a more secure and privacy-compliant way to track ad performance. This guide will introduce you to the API’s concepts, walk through its key components, and provide sample code for implementing it.

Exploring the Broadcast Channel API: Inter-Tab Communication
Intercommunication between different contexts (like tabs, iframes or workers) of the same origin has often been a challenge. With the Broadcast Channel API, developers now have a powerful tool to easily communicate between browsing contexts. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the capabilities of the Broadcast Channel API, exploring its features, use cases, and how it can be effectively implemented in your projects.