May 10, 2017 Read this e-mail on the WebFrontEnd Focus Issue 289 — May 10, 2017 Britecharts: A D3.js-Based Client-Side Charting LibraryBased on D3.js v4 and built around reusable components, Britecharts makes it easy to declaratively build charts and visualizations, such as this. There’s lots of info in this introductory post too. EventbriteModern Media Queries: Key Features of Media Query Level 4The latest version of the Media Query spec brings extra features to media queries, as thoroughly demonstrated here. Andrés GalanteES6 Module Support Now in Chrome Canary (M60+)ES6/ES2015 modules are now natively supported in Chrome Canary behind the Experimental Web Platform flag. Here’s the basics of how they work. Sam ThorogoodConvert any major image format into a highly optimized JPEG Jpeg.io is a free online service for rapidly converting your images into highly optimized JPEGs using proprietery JPEG optimization algorithms. Optimize all your images in one go and greatly speed-up your websites and applications. Jpeg.io SponsorHave Web Standards on Mobile Caught Up to PhoneGap in 2017?A look at the state of web standards for each of the core PhoneGap/Cordova plugins to see if the mobile web has caught up in 2017. Raymond CamdenQuantum Up Close: What is a Browser Engine?Mozilla is revamping Firefox’s engine. Potch is blogging about the process, starting with what actually makes up a browser engine. Mozilla HacksOpera Reborn: A New Browser from Opera4 years ago this month Opera shipped its first browser built around Chromium. Today’s next step is to a browser with a snazzy new UI and integrated instant messaging. OperaChrome Improves Extension Security with Out-of-Process IFramesExtension-hosted iframes are now run out of process so they can’t access extension APIs. GoogleCSS Animations vs the Web Animations API: A Case StudyThe Web Animations API provides a way for developers to directly manipulate the browser’s animation engine using JavaScript. Ire AderinokunJobs craigslist seeks JavaScript Developers (San Francisco, CA)Web devs with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML experience wanted to design and ship new features, and see them loved (or hated) by millions. craigslist Front End DeveloperBooking.com is looking for Front End Developers all around the globe to join us at our beautiful headquarters in Amsterdam. Booking.comCan’t find the right job? Want companies to apply to you? Try Hired.com.In BriefWebpack Announces New Webpack CLI newsEven StensbergThe Maximum (Safe) Font Size for Emoji is 54px news Larger sizes work but Chrome on Android fails at 55px or above.Tobi ReifTrack web app performance in real time Graph custom & turn-key metrics from 150+ technologies, alert, and collaborate — all in one place. 14-day free trial.Datadog SponsorCSS ‘Poly Fluid’ Sizing using Calc(), ‘vw’, Breakpoints and Linear Equations tutorialJake WilsonGuidelines to Avoid Google’s Penalty on Intrusive Interstitials tutorialMyriam JessierEasing Linear CSS Gradients tutorial A thorough look at making gradients smoother and more pleasant to look at.Andreas LarsenGoogle’s Online Progressive Web App Development Course tutorial A new course from Google on how to convert existing sites to PWAs.Google DevelopersThe :focus-within Pseudo Class tutorialIan DevlinManaging State in CSS with Reusable JavaScript Functions tutorialLuke HarrisonBuilding Animated SVG Banners tutorialTodd GardnerMethods for Contrasting Text Against Backgrounds tutorialAna TudorCan I Use CSS Box Alignment? tutorialJavier FernándezService Workers Practically video A 25 minute introductory talk on service workers, and why and how to use them.Anna DoubkováWhy IT Consulting and Developer Services Companies Love Compose opnion Software firms and app developers love using Compose to manage data for their clients – find out why.Compose SponsorThe Different Logical Ways to Group CSS Properties opinionChris Coyier10 jQuery-Powered HTML5 Audio Players toolsMichael WanyoikeObnoxious.css: Ultra Annoying CSS Animations codeTim HolmanA Collection of Striking Text Effects on CodePen demo Lots of things to learn from and be inspired by here.Mandy MichaelCurated by Peter Cooper and Chris Brandrick and published by Cooperpress.Stop getting FrontEnd Focus : Change email address : Read this issue on the WebCooper Press Ltd. Office 30, Lincoln Way, Louth, LN11 0LS, UK Source link