HTML & CSS for absolute beginners: https://learn.kevinpowell.co
HTML & CSS tip of the week: https://html-css-tip-of-the-week.netlify.app  

In this podcast episode, I discuss the complexities of motivation and productivity, emphasizing the importance of not feeling demotivated by the perceived productivity of others. I explore the illusion of productivity, the impact of social media on self-comparison, and share strategies for maintaining motivation even when feeling less productive. I encourage listeners to recognize their own achievements and to be aware of the curated images presented online, ultimately reminding them that they may be doing more than they realize.  

My primary YouTube channel where I teach frontend development, with a strong focus on CSS: https://youtube.com/@kevinpowell

CSS Wrapped 2024: https://chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024/

Adam's carousel gallery (requires Chrome Canary): https://css-carousel-gallery.netlify.app/

Adam's website: https://nerdy.dev/

Follow Adam on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdy.dev

In this engaging conversation, Kevin and Adam Argyle delve into the exciting new features of CSS for 2024, discussing innovations such as scroll-driven animations, anchor positioning, and field sizing. They explore the challenges developers face with browser changes and the importance of a stable developer experience. The discussion also touches on the future of CSS, upcoming features, and the complexities of browser support and adoption. Adam shares insights from his work with the Chrome DevRel team, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation and user-focused design in web development.

ADHD FTW: https://adhdftw.com/kevin-powell

Getting shit done with ADHD: https://adhdftw.com/getting-shit-done

In this conversation, Chris Ferdinandi shares his personal journey with ADHD, discussing its impact on his life and career as a developer. He explores the prevalence of ADHD in the developer community, signs and symptoms of the condition, and the importance of diagnosis and self-awareness. Chris offers practical strategies for managing ADHD, highlights the positive aspects of the condition, and reflects on how his understanding of ADHD has evolved over time. He also introduces his course, 'Getting Stuff Done with ADHD,' aimed at helping individuals leverage their unique brain wiring for productivity.

In this episode of General Musings, I dive into the world of content creation and that familiar doubt we all face when looking at a saturated market. Here's the truth - having competitors actually validates that you're onto something worthwhile. I talk about why you should embrace your unique perspective and how to define success on your own terms, whether you're starting a podcast, launching a product, or exploring any creative venture. Remember, you don't need to dominate the entire market to build something meaningful - sometimes the perfect niche is waiting for exactly what you have to offer.  

Here's the post I mentioned: https://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social/post/3lbrk4d5rbs2a  My primary YouTube channel where I teach frontend development, with a strong focus on CSS: https://youtube.com/@kevinpowell

In this episode of General Musings, I discuss the theme of not overthinking content creation, inspired by Jason and Caroline Zook's Growing Steadily newsletter. I emphasize the importance of focusing on content quality over polish, sharing personal experiences from my own content creation journey. I encourage listeners to learn in public and share their knowledge without the fear of imperfection, highlighting that genuine content is what resonates with audiences.

In this episode, I discuss the concept of the beginner mindset, reflecting on my experiences in teaching and creating educational content. I also talk about how it's gotten harder for me over the years. I also talk about the future of my podcast, including my plans for new episodes and a shift towards a more low-effort production style.

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And/or Mastodon: https://front-end.social/@kevinpowell

This week I'll talk about why I believe Grid is simpler and more intuitive to learn first compared to Flexbox, exploring some common misconceptions, the complexity of Flexbox, and how learning Grid first sets you up for success.  

My primary YouTube channel where I teach frontend development, with a strong focus on CSS: https://youtube.com/@kevinpowell 

✉ The written version of my newsletter: https://www.kevinpowell.co/newsletter 

💬 Come hang out with other dev's in my Discord Community: https://discord.gg/nTYCvrK

In this episode I dive into a topic sparked by a discussion in my Discord community where someone avoided learning grid because an experienced developer told them Flexbox can do it all. I share my thoughts on the impact of experienced developers' opinions shaping new learners' paths and emphasize the importance of embracing new tools to make our work easier.

In this episode I delve into the evolving landscape of CSS, discussing why we have so many ways of doing "simple" things, like declaring colors. I emphasize the importance of a solid foundation in core languages, the necessity of continuous learning, and the value of practical experience in mastering front-end development. Despite the increasing complexity, I believe these advancements ultimately offer better solutions and flexibility.

My experience talking at CSS Day 2024: https://www.kevinpowell.co/article/my-experience-talking-at-css-day-2024/

My experience attending CSS Day 2024: https://www.kevinpowell.co/article/my-experience-attending-css-day-2024/

Miriam's article I mention near the end: https://www.oddbird.net/2024/06/13/css-layout/

In this episode, I talk about the slow adoption of new CSS features within the front-end and web development communities. I talk about why new CSS features, like container queries, despite initial excitement, seem to be taking so much time to be widely adopted.