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GitHub Copilot Workspace: Welcome to the Copilot-native developer environment (6 minute read)

GitHub Copilot Workspace is a platform where any developer can go from idea to code to software in natural language. It allows developers to brainstorm, plan, build, test, and run code in natural language and tweak different Copilot-powered agents. GitHub Copilot Workspace is designed to enhance developer creativity and materially lower the barrier to entry to building software. This article provides an introduction to the platform along with an overview of how to use it.

Apr 30 | Product

7 fails of roadmap-making (8 minute read)

When creating long-term plans, several common pitfalls should be avoided: overly detailed effort estimations, excessive focus on current conditions, overemphasis on competition, prioritizing outputs over outcomes, plans that are too public, lack of actionable steps, and insufficient communication.

Apr 29 | Design

Headspace Overhauls Visual Identity to Become Mental Health All-Rounder (3 minute read)

The expansion of Headspace's mental health services comes with a new brand identity, evolved illustration style, and updated animations that aim to portray a more professional image. The rebrand was developed in-house in collaboration with Italic Studio. Colophon Foundry created a new proprietary typeface and changed the color scheme - orange still leads, but there is now a supporting palette that prioritizes accessibility.

Apr 29 | Webdev

Hidden Gems of Tailwind CSS (5 minute read)

Tailwind CSS has some lesser-known features that can make developing web UIs easier. This article goes over a couple of them, such as using gap-* to add space between elements, accent-* utilities to change the color of checkboxes/radio buttons, and peer-* modifiers to style elements based on the state of sibling elements.

GitHub Copilot Workspace: Welcome to the Copilot-native developer environment (6 minute read)

7 fails of roadmap-making (8 minute read)

Headspace Overhauls Visual Identity to Become Mental Health All-Rounder (3 minute read)

Hidden Gems of Tailwind CSS (5 minute read)

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