Duolingo’s Math team ditches traditional handoff in favor of co-creation, scrappy prototypes, and constant experimentation. https://webdesignernews.com/the-duolingo-method-collaboration-as-a-core-practice/
As always, we’re keeping an eye on the latest tools making life easier for our fellow developers. In this post, we’ve picked some handy open-source tools made for developers like you, whether you’re working with AI, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js. https://webdesignernews.com/fresh-resources-for-web-designers-and-developers-july-2025/
Before the logo, the website, or the color palette gets approved, there’s the mood board. It’s where early ideas start to take form. They’re not fully designed and not totally final, but close enough to spark conversations, shape direction, and get everyone on the same page. https://webdesignernews.com/30-mood-board-templates-for-visualizing-your-ideas/
Node.js has undergone a remarkable transformation since its early days. If you’ve been writing Node.js for several years, you’ve likely witnessed this evolution firsthand—from the callback-heavy, CommonJS-dominated landscape to today’s clean, standards-based development experience. https://webdesignernews.com/modern-node-js-patterns-for-2025/
Working with web design clients means wearing many hats. We’re developers, marketers, and (sometimes) therapists. It’s all about building a great website that meets our clients’ needs. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-be-the-leader-your-web-design-clients-need/
Picture this: You’re in a meeting room at your tech company, and two people are having what looks like the same conversation about the same design problem. One is talking about whether the team has the right skills to tackle it. The other is diving deep into whether the solution actually solves the user’s problem. Same room, same problem, completely different lenses. https://webdesignernews.com/an-holistic-framework-for-shared-design-leadership-2/
Visual Studio Code has cemented its reputation as one of the most powerful and versatile code editors for developers. While its core features are well-known, there exists a treasure trove of hidden functionality and extensions that can dramatically transform your development workflow. https://webdesignernews.com/5-vs-code-features-that-will-supercharge-your-workflow/
Legacy code is universally despised, and for good reason. But why? You have the code, right? Can’t you figure it out from there? https://webdesignernews.com/vibe-code-is-legacy-code/