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No-Build Web App: Little Webby Press Reborn

2025-06-05

The author rewrote his ebook generator, Little Webby Press, to eliminate the build process. The new version ditches Svelte, BrowserFS, and other build tools and dependencies, opting instead for Mithril and Pico CSS, cleverly using importMap to load dependencies from JsDelivr. This resulted in cleaner code and a massive performance boost; generating the ebook and website for Moby Dick went from 4.7 seconds to under 0.5 seconds. The author finds this "no-build" approach more enjoyable and plans to focus on such web app development in the future.

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Reclaiming Your Browser: Bookmarklets and Extensions

2025-02-09

Frustrated with the modern browser's developer-centric and bloated nature, the author reclaims their browsing experience through bookmarklets and WebExtensions. They detail creating custom bookmarklets for seamless blogging, including one-click post creation and tag editing. Integration with other apps via custom URL schemes is highlighted. WebExtensions are presented as a means of intervention, with examples like adding RSS feed icons, creating calendar reminders, and removing unwanted content from websites. The author advocates for user agency, encouraging readers to personalize their browsing experience and take back control.

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(andregarzia.com)
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