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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 17h

66 today, feeling pretty good about it. Not looking forward to next year so much and all of the stupid 6🫲🫱7 stuff!

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In the spirit of celebrating the founding of W3C 32 years ago I dug up a few 'Designs Systems' I built 26 years ago

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WebDesignMuseum @webdesignmuseum.org · 01/10/2026

Happy 32nd birthday W3C .org! On October 1, 1994, Tim Berners-Lee founded an international organization called World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

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Umbraco UK Foundation @umbraco.foundation · 29/09/2026

🚨 This is your LAST CHANCE to secure your #Umbraco UK Conference tickets! 25 expert speakers from @umbraco.com and the community - this is not one you'll want to miss. Ticket sales end TOMORROW... #umbuk26 2026.umbracofoundation.co.uk

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Bruce Lawson @brucel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I shall be banging on about hippie bullshit "open web" stuff, while my chum Gerardo, a reformed sinister Brussels economist, will tell you how to turn hippie bullshit into actual RULES. Be there, if you're not a MAJOR LOSER. (It'll be recorded, too.)

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Lea Verou, PhD @lea.verou.me · 14/09/2026

🎨 Ever wondered why oklch() is so odd? Why adjusting L doesn't produce good color ramps? And why TF is L=100% not white?! I just wrote a thorough explanation of why this happens¹: github.com/web-platform... 👍 Upvote if you want this fixed in browsers in 2027! ¹ Spoiler: it’s lack of gamut mapping

Illustration of the problem (screenshot from issue)

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Looking at memories of years past before it all kicks off again tomorrow. After last season things surely can only get better!

a collection of Tottenham hotspur Match Day programmes from 1975 and 1976

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Failed silently sounds like something nice happened! It was not nice.

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Andy Bell @bell.bz · 06/08/2026

It's been a while since I've done a people looking for work thread. If you're looking for work, put what you do and what you're looking for (full time, freelance etc) as a reply. Companies: get hiring people!

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Ky @ky.fyi · 04/08/2026

it's here! v1.0 of astro-lilypond is out! if you're a fellow freak who enjoys notating music as text, show me what you make 😄

lilypond.ky.fyi

Astro LilyPond

Render music notation from text with Astro.

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hi all, if anyone is interested in how to get content from other websites or PDFs into Umbraco 17+ I am demoing UpDoc at Umbraco Melbourne online shortly today: www.meetup.com/australian-u...

meetup.com

🚃Umbraco Melbourne Meetup, Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup

So much has happened this year in the Umbraco world! That's why we have waited until July to hold our first meetup of the year. Join us to chat about Codegarden, discover

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The last month I have started playing guitar again after 3 year break. All I can say is ouch, ow, ow…

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Saron Yitbarek @saron.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

light-dark() just got more powerful 🎊 Safari Technology Preview 246 adds support for using it with image values — not just colors. Swap gradients, photos, or any background image based on system appearance, no media query needed. Demo: codepen.io/ntim/pen/Pwb...

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CSS light-dark(<image>, <image>)

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Yet another game with an incredible soundtrack. South of Midnight's soundtrack was also amazing. www.nme.com/news/gaming-...

nme.com

‘Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’ shares first taste of soundtrack

Listen to ‘The Land’ exclusively on NME

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Germany are playing in the nicest group…

Germany, Grenadine, Creme de methe, Curacao listed in the Group E Table for the world cup

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Saron Yitbarek @saron.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

If you've been meaning to try Grid Lanes, we've got the perfect field guide for you. ✨️ gridlanes.webkit.org ✨️ It's got an interactive playground, SIX gorgeous demos, simple explanations, helpful tips -- everything you need to get started. We hope you have fun with it! ❤️

gridlanes.webkit.org

The Field Guide to CSS Grid Lanes

Learn Grid Lanes to create masonry layouts in pure CSS. Absorb the possibilities with the Field Guide’s interactive playground. Return to the cheat sheet. Get inspired by six real examples with…

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The quality of talks at @umbraco.com #codegarden this year is outstanding. No fluff straight talking speakers, relevant topics, real life examples. Gutted I couldn't make it in person for the hallway track but the online experience has been well worth the ticket price.

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

There's only a limited number of places remaining for our National Library Design Conference on 17th June. Secure your ticket & download the conference brochure for programme details, speaker profiles, sponsor information and practical guidance for the day designinglibraries.org.uk/news/nationa...

designinglibraries.org.uk

National Designing Libraries Conference 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Designing Libraries Conference on Wednesday, 17th June 2026, 10am-4pm at the iconic Swiss Cottage Library, London

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Definitely worth getting up early this morning

The sun has risen above the sea and a prominent set of wooden things stretches out into the calm sea with a few ripples across it

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A big thank you @owainjones.dev for running @umbraco.com community hour today I find it really useful to discuss @umbraco.com issues before raising an issue or a discussion on github It's such a friendly atmosphere and I also really appreciate @cultiv.social and @lottepitcher.bsky.social attending

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Of course I only post the ones that come out nice so I couldn't resist

A round loaf of bread with an inverted t-shaped score and ring marks from the bread basket.

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Julia Evans @b0rk.jvns.ca · 16/05/2026

also added a note to this post at the end about how the critiques I've read of how Tailwind impacts the industry made me want to stop using it bsky.app/profile/b0rk...

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

On this day 2003 I started Dean Leigh Limited. It seems like yesterday!

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Umbraad @umbracoa11y.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Accessibility is a craft decision. And the best builders are already making it. On May 21st, #Umbraad2026 brings together the professional leaders who are raising the bar and sharing how they're doing it, as we deep dive into the Future of Accessibility. #Umbraad #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

white text on blue background:
'are you building the web?
1.3 billion people are waiting on your next decision.
Join #Umbraad2026 for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Underneath is a series of key words highlighted in white: 'Talks, Fireside Chats, Methodologies, Tools'
Underneath: 'May 21st, 2026, www.umbraad.com
Free Registration.
On the left hand side is a picture of a screwdriver

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Why is Collections being retired? Microsoft regularly reviews our offerings to ensure we're delivering the highest value experiences for our users. As a part of this review process, we are retiring Collections in Edge, to better simplify our offerings "to better simplify our offerings" 😐

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Stuart Robson @sturobson.com · 05/05/2026

💔 Front-End Developer Seeking Meaningful Contracts Looking for a new partner to elevate your next project? I specialise in front-end architecture and design systems, crafting beautiful user experiences & enhancing legacy code. Let’s make something amazing together! stu@alwaystwisted.com 🙏🖤

A close-up of a printed newspaper-style advertisement featuring various job seekers in the tech industry. The highlighted section reads "Front-End Developer" and states: "Seeking short/mid-term contracts to create stunning user experiences. Expert in CSS, design systems, tokens, and component libraries." The text is surrounded by a red circle for emphasis.

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@skriftmag.bsky.social have published an article where I explain how I have managed to automate documentation in my workflow. I hope people find it as useful as it has been for me.

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Hey @jenmsft.bsky.social I enabled 'Grab and Move' yesterday and it made the window controls for Out non-selectable. Know issue? Where can I find issues, is there a github?

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This is heart-breaking. If you are in the least bit worried that something is not right please get checked. Early diagnosis is a life saver. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

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Preeti Gupta @ilovechoclates.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

SEOs in the 1990s vs 2026:

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Dave Smart @tamethebots.com · 28/04/2026

amazing!

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

4 major surgeries over… 3 years including… 2 near death medical emergencies until… 1 all clear and the surgeon discharged my case today. Relieved, grateful and just glad to be here.

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Piccalilli @piccalil.li · 27/04/2026

A free and open source vector editing tool that looks great. Sure, Affinity is now free to everyone, but tools like Graphite will work well if you want to get away from corporate software, for example. graphite.art

graphite.art

Free online vector editor & procedural design tool

Open source free software. A vector graphics creativity suite with a clean, intuitive interface. Opens instantly (no signup) and runs locally in a browser. Exports SVG, PNG, JPG.

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

@sturobson.com is a joy to work with, knows his stuff and always goes the extra mile.

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Stuart Robson @sturobson.com · 22/04/2026

⭐ available for client work ⭐ Front-end developer & Design Systems consultant with 15 years experience building component libraries, modernising legacy codebases, writing docs & launching new projects Let's fix your tech debt or create something new stu@alwaystwisted.com 🙏🖤

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Shannon Thompson (Deminick) @shazwazza.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🚀 New in #ExamineX: AI Semantic Ranking for #Umbraco + Azure Search! Standard keywords can miss the mark, but semantic ranking uses deep learning to understand the meaning behind queries, re-ranking for true relevance. ✨ ✅ Works with Umbraco v13+ 📖 Details: bit.ly/4dQldJr #AzureSearch #AI

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AI Semantic Ranking for Azure Search

We’re excited to announce AI Semantic Ranking support in ExamineX for Azure Search! 🚀

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Raymond "Pumpkins" Camden @raymondcamden.com · 21/04/2026

love love love simple web components like this

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Dean Leigh @deanleigh.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I just can't bring myself to open it #TheLastOfUs

A small pot of what is known as gentleman's relish which is an anchovy paste. The tub says patum paparium

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