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Learn to combat designer burnout with actionable strategies, explore Chrome 133's attr() for dynamic scroll-snap alignments, and transform GeoJSON data into static SVGs. Discover how Chrome’s Energy Saver mode freezes CPU-heavy tabs to save battery, and how healthcare UX can empower patients with clarity and control. Master overlooked soft skills in tech with tips from Geoffrey Huck, and elevate your menus with CSS Anchor Positioning for sleek hover effects.

Explore uni-app, a cross-platform framework built with Vue.js, and jasmine, a simple JavaScript testing framework for browsers and Node.js. Simplify your scheduling needs with vue-cal, a no-dependency Vue.js calendar, and turn JSON schemas into clear Markdown docs with jsonschema2md.

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• How to Avoid Burnout as a Designer - Burnout is more than a buzzword; it’s a silent epidemic impacting our mental health, creativity, and happiness. This article unpacks the hidden triggers, from overwork to perfectionism, and reveals actionable strategies to prevent burnout and reignite your passion for design. Don’t miss this deep dive into preserving your well-being and thriving in your career—your future self will thank you!

• Advanced attr() in Chrome 133 - Opening new ways to integrate with CSS from your HTML.

<li scroll-snap="start"></li>
<li scroll-snap="center"></li>

[scroll-snap] {
  scroll-snap-align: attr(scroll-snap type(start | center | end));
}

• Creating Static SVGs from GeoJSON - Working with GeoJSON for map visualizations? Learn how to transform geographic data into static SVGs, moving beyond interactive tools like Mapbox GL. This approach lets you encode geographic features and render them as visually compelling static maps.

• Freezing on Energy Saver - Starting with Chrome 133 in February 2025, CPU-intensive background tabs will freeze when Energy Saver mode is enabled. This feature reduces battery consumption by targeting high-usage tabs, ensuring minimal disruption for users who depend on maximizing battery life.

• 🎨 Designing for Patient Empowerment: Avoiding Errors in Healthcare UX - Healthcare UX can either empower patients with clarity and control or leave them confused and anxious. Designing telehealth platforms, patient portals, and wearable devices requires a focus on confidence-building interactions that guide patients through their digital healthcare journey seamlessly.

• 🎙️The Developer Skill You Might Be Neglecting - Ben and Ryan chat with Geoffrey Huck, a developer-turned-public speaking coach, about the overlooked importance of soft skills in tech. They explore Huck’s journey with anxiety, techniques for improving communication, and the MVP approach to mastering public speaking.

• Fancy Menu Navigation Using Anchor Positioning - Discover how the new CSS Anchor Positioning feature can transform menu navigation. This article explores using anchor positioning to create sleek hover effects on links, going beyond tooltips to unlock creative design possibilities.

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Using Web Sockets to overcome Chrome Tab Freezing

Chrome 133 introduces tab freezing in Energy Saver mode to save battery life, which may disrupt background tasks like notifications or real-time updates. Web sockets provide a low-overhead, real-time communication solution to keep apps functional, even for inactive tabs. Use the Page Lifecycle API to handle freeze and resume events, minimize data usage, and consider pairing web sockets with service workers for a more resilient and efficient app experience.

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