Blog of fearless web developer Silvestar Bistrović

I found a list of 700 remote-friendly companies and opened every link searching for a job.

I have a sticker from Smashing Magazine saying, “I do CSS/HTML for a living,” and that is what I genuinely do.

I reflect on my experience and achievements in the web development industry in 2022.

Discover how to create stunning CSS-only slides with my step-by-step guide.

As a CSS purist, I had questions and comments on breaking up with CSS-in-JS and documented them in a blog post.

I am actively searching for a new job.

Discover the reasons why I am not overly enthusiastic about the new CSS features in this thought-provoking article.

My friends, who don't code, sometimes ask me what I do for a living, and I usually answer that I build websites.

I gave up on analytics on my site a long time ago, but I was interested to see if anyone visits my site these days, so I built my own simple analytics.

Discover the unsuccessful journey of finding a CSS developer job on Twitter, search engines, LinkedIn, job boards, and company pages.

Recently I figured that I’m going to call myself a website developer, emphasizing website heavily.

Getting comfortable with coding is definitively tricky and individual.

Learn how to create a visually stunning "raise the curtains" effect while scrolling over a sticky element in this step-by-step guide.

I found the CSS from-font value for the text-decoration-thickness property.

Discover the issue with form data and disabled fieldset elements in this comprehensive article.

Discover my journey in web development and my reflections on the past year with my 2021 lookback article.

Discover why CSS is a crucial aspect of web deve and why it deserves more recognition.

Amazed by experienced web professionals constantly learning, I too learn but in a different manner than before.

In this article, you will learn how to set up a gallery that is expandable as well as accessible with a few tips and tricks along the way.

Learn how to use CSS Variable and prefers-reduced-motion media feature to remove or minimize animations and transitions on global scale.

I appreciate living comfortably while doing what I like and working on exciting projects with top professionals.

Reflect on my journey as a freelancer in the past four years and read insights on balancing clients, personal projects and learning as a remote worker.

I will show you a few ways how you could find and insert the Unicode symbol in HTML (or any other file).

The first in a series about poor developer experience, this article covers Shopify and it's friendliness to developers.

As I gain experience, I use less libraries/frameworks and rely on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

As any self-respected developer, I redesigned my site many times.

Discover the meaning behind "it depends" in web development and why it's often the answer to many questions in this field.

After the first anniversary of the UI Dev Newsletter, I wanted to share how and why I am running it.

Streamline your CSS auditing process with this developer's guide.

Learn about the importance of using the correct CSS selector and avoid the common mistake of overwriting previous styles.

Join me as I reflect on my experiences and lessons learned during 2020.

I had a unique requirement the other day: to build a layout with full-bleed elements while one element stays stuck to the top.

A year since launching my side project Code Line Daily, I wanted to reintroduce the project and discuss challenges faced.

The third year of my freelancing career has been successful thanks to honest and open communication, quality time management and support from my family.

If you are a beginner, here are ideas about how to start learning web development, especially if you are into UI development.

Let me tell you a story about Silvestar, a fellow who learned how to code, took some chances during his career and become a solid, confident web developer.

These are my favorite VS Code settings: Breadcrumbs, Minimap, Saving and Formatting, Bars and Windows.

Learn about my recent website redesign journey, including the challenges faced and the solutions implemented for a better user experience.

Read my thoughts and concerns about page builders and why you might think twice before you consider using it (again).

Transform your long form into a manageable, user-friendly experience with this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a multi-step form.

I have decided to give it a shot with a brand new mentoring program for UI development.

Animate an SVG signature with JavaScript and CSS: calculate path length with JavaScript and animate strokes with CSS.

Reflect on my past year with 2019 Lookback.

As of today, my side project Code Line Daily is available as a Progressive Web App.

As of today, my site is available as a Progressive Web App.

I shared my personal experiences to help you work remotely successfully on Remote Working Hub.

GitHub profile reveals how often do you contribute, and what kind of projects do you like.

Find the best static form provider for your needs with this review of the most popular options.

Essential for web development, web browsers offer extensions to improve web products.

Last week I launched Code Line Daily, a project featuring new frontend, PHP, and WordPress code every day.