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From Firefox to Figma, and into February
The case for human talent, Config 2026, and a browser's big comeback.

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The tools we use, the platforms we support, and the people we hire all shape the future of the web. Sometimes in subtle ways, sometimes all at once. This week, we cover all three of these dimensions.
![]() | Figma's annual Config is open for online registration. Config is where you'll get first dibs on the tools and features that'll make your design life easier over the next year, plus Figma usually drops some pretty wild demos. It's also packed with real talk from design teams sharing their workflows and tricks that actually work (and the mistakes they made so you don't have to). Grab your seat here |
![]() | After languishing in the browser doldrums for many years, Firefox has sprung to life with one of their biggest releases in ages. This update brings Navigation API support, anchor positioning, and major View Transition upgrades. Features that put Firefox back in the conversation with Chrome and the old problem child, Safari. A healthy, diverse browser ecosystem keeps the web open and pushes all browsers to innovate, so seeing Firefox make moves like this is genuinely good news for everyone building on the web. Read the good news here |
![]() | Christine Miao wrote a thought-provoking piece on something we've all witnessed: AI coding tools absolutely crushing the junior developer job market. But she makes a compelling case that hiring juniors isn't just nice to do; it's infrastructure that builds a stronger, more resilient organisation in ways that senior-heavy teams and AI assistants simply can't replicate. Read the full article on her Substack |
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