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David Walsh

@davidwalshblog

Senior Engineering Manager, former Staff Software Engineer. MooTools Alumni, Javascript Fanatic, and open source lover. Former @Mozilla, @SitePen

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Sadly, after 8.5 amazing years, my Mozilla dream has come to and end. Excited for the next dream though! If you're looking for a passionate, web-loving engineer, shoot me a DM or email. #mozillalifeboat ❤️


Do I have any friends at @Twitch to help gain control of a squatted username? It's been dormant for years.


After 5 incredible years working at @Consensys / @MetaMask , (and a few weeks of rest), I'm excited to tackle my next challenge! If your organization needs a passionate, driven Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering, I'd love to talk! Hoping to stay in the…


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Don't [...spread] or .split() your strings! Use Intl.Segmenter API. Available in every JS runtime

wesbos's tweet image. Don't [...spread] or .split() your strings! 

Use Intl.Segmenter API. Available in every JS runtime

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mega php tip: use #[SensitiveParameter] for sensitive parameters.. php will hide its value in stack traces, error messages, and logs.. this prevents accidental leaks of secrets in production.. absolute chef's kiss tip.. ✨

enunomaduro's tweet image. mega php tip: use #[SensitiveParameter] for sensitive parameters.. php will hide its value in stack traces, error messages, and logs..

this prevents accidental leaks of secrets in production.. absolute chef's kiss tip.. ✨

David Walsh reposted

Add this to your app.css to make that the default border width in Tailwind v4

ganyicz's tweet image. Add this to your app.css to make that the default border width in Tailwind v4

0.5 stroke is brutally underrated

_heyrico's tweet image. 0.5 stroke is brutally underrated


David Walsh reposted

the trick: CSS position: sticky + mix-blend-mode: difference the bonus trick: add an extra layer and chain the blend to block content out 👨‍🍳

Blend mode is one of my favourite CSS properties 🤌🏻 Using it on my next @framer template to make sure the menu & logo are always visible 👀



I remember when this happened originally! Piracy was such much fun back in the day!

Pirate Bay responds to legal threats from DreamWorks

fasc1nate's tweet image. Pirate Bay responds to legal threats from DreamWorks


David Walsh reposted

The new if() selector in CSS lets you write conditional styles inline. You can also switch based on custom properties:

MichaelThiessen's tweet image. The new if() selector in CSS lets you write conditional styles inline.

You can also switch based on custom properties:

Wifey is annoyed with me for pointing out all the points in Adolescence that they could have restarted the "single shot".


Which is the best tool for turning your LinkedIn profile to a traditional resume/CV?


Are there any great Mac apps that help with engineering or organizational productivity?


David Walsh reposted

need more frostin' for your "glass"? no problem .frosted-glass { background: hsl(0 0% 100% / 0.5); backdrop-filter: url(#​displace) blur(12px) saturate(1.8); } increase the background alpha + output blur bump the saturation 🧑‍🍳

of course, we'll have a look 🌊



David Walsh reposted

custom <select> with CSS 🧑‍🍳 select { &, &::picker(select) { appearance: base-select; } }


David Walsh reposted

💡TypeScript trick: Require at least one field

KaraBharat's tweet image. 💡TypeScript trick: Require at least one field

Please come work with me! Looking for a React Native expert that wants to try their hand in the cryptocurrency industry! consensys.io/open-roles/660…


David Walsh reposted

If you’re not buying bitcoin at the all-time high, you’re leaving money on the table.


David Walsh reposted

Somebody at AWS has shipped a Hello World notification bar in production that does nothing 😂 Currently visible on every AWS product page


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