CSS Chronicles XLII

Remember those CSS Chronicles? Chris's occasional posts chronicling CSS-Tricks' happenings? After a 969-day hiatus, they're back! Think back: we were experimenting with JavaScript-based CSS, eagerly anticipating new color features (mostly implemented now), and the landscape of CSS was rapidly evolving. Nesting and container queries weren't even a reality yet!

A perfect storm for a CSS site to take a break, right? Wrong! That's why I'm reviving the chronicles. Much has changed at CSS-Tricks.

My Return to CSS-Tricks

Let's start with me! Yes, I was let go last year. No drama, just a broader DigitalOcean community team restructuring. A new leadership team emerged, refocusing on community, and coincidentally, a job opening appeared, mirroring my previous role. A few phone calls later, I'm back! Currently on contract, I'm excited to help revitalize CSS-Tricks. It feels fantastic to be back.

My Time Away

I joined the amazing team at Smashing Magazine (fun fact: Smashing launched just 11 months before CSS-Tricks!). I also increased my teaching load at local Colorado colleges and pursued a master's degree. I also finished and released an online beginner's web development course ("The Basics") – perfect for anyone starting their HTML/CSS journey (and my mom!). Feel free to share it!

Revitalizing CSS-Tricks: A New Structure

CSS-Tricks has always been fantastic, even before my involvement. However, it lacked structure. Posts were treated as individual blog entries, creating a chronologically-ordered stream. Finding a specific post was a challenge with over 7,000 entries.

To address this, we're implementing a category-based taxonomy. Each category represents a "type" of post:

• Articles: The classic CSS-Tricks tutorials.
• Guides: In-depth explorations of specific CSS topics (like our Flexbox guide).
• Almanac: A reference for CSS selectors and properties, cited in articles and guides.
• Notes: Loose, informal notes on community discussions and learnings.
• Links: Interesting resources we want to share.
• Quick Hits: Short posts for quick thoughts, ideas, or news (suggestions for a better name are welcome!).

This is just the beginning. We have an archive of snippets and videos to organize, so expect some ongoing changes.

Welcoming New Team Members!

I'm thrilled to introduce two new team members:

Juan Diego Rodriguez: A passionate web platform advocate with a keen eye for detail. His work on Gatsby's challenges is exceptional.

Ryan Trimble: A design systems enthusiast focused on accessible interfaces and native web components. He's working on a design system called Platform UI and has a great personal blog.

Juan Diego and Ryan are already contributing, updating the Almanac and creating new content. It's a true team effort! Please give them a warm welcome!

A Collaborative Journey

CSS-Tricks is a place for continuous learning. Content might focus directly on CSS or tangentially relate to web development. We embrace diverse perspectives from various specializations.

Want to Write for CSS-Tricks?

We encourage contributions! You'll get paid, readers will learn, and the site benefits. Even if writing isn't your strength, we'll help polish your work. Over 200 contributors have already shared their expertise – join them!

CSS-Tricks is Back!

In a new, improved way! While consistent daily publishing is ideal, it's a balancing act between content value and DigitalOcean's needs. We're all working together to keep CSS-Tricks thriving. I'm excited to be part of this journey, along with Juan Diego, Ryan, and you. We're all in this together! ?

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