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FreeFrontend.com is a valuable resource for both web designers seeking new inspiration and developers looking to enhance the functionality of their projects.
HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, JavaScript, React, Vue, jQuery.
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Leverage the powerful new @function syntax to solve complex problems: from creating fluid typography and conditional radii to extending the capabilities of light-dark() beyond color properties.

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October 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Folding Select Dropdowns

Tired of boring s? ✨ This custom component built with pure #JS and #CSS not only looks fresh thanks to a cool "fold" animation but is also fully accessible (#ARIA), which is critically important for modern forms.

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Understanding Gradients

More than just linear-gradient: a cool guide on all gradient types (linear, radial, conic), features like color hints, and the main point - how color spaces affect the smoothness of transitions.

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October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Loading Cube

The demo shows how easily #GSAP manages complex transformations (position, rotation) of 3D objects, making their behavior lively and physically accurate.

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October 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Forget hacks and #ARIA workarounds! A new native element, , is proposed for multi-thumb sliders (ranges), promising to solve accessibility and control issues while supporting Progressive Enhancement. #UI

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October 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🔥 A killer interactive effect: a gradient border that smoothly follows the cursor, creating a "magic glow" effect. Learn how #JavaScript calculates the angle and distance, while #CSS Variables and `conic-gradient` instantly apply the styles.

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October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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💡 Forget a bunch of extra divs for complex tabs: this shows how the new `shape()` function in #CSS allows you to carve out any shape from a single element. This is the future of custom #UI shapes, simplifying markup and making code cleaner.

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October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This collection of #JavaScript Background Effects includes particle systems, animated gradients, parallax scrolling, and interactive canvases that react to user input or time-based triggers.

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October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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✨ A perfect example of how to combine Vanilla JS and CSS Variables to create an interactive "magic" effect. Learn how to precisely track the cursor, smoothly animate elements, and apply dynamic filters to images.

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October 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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🤯 Did you know that CSS has its own "counter variables" for loops? Learn how to use counter-reset, counter-increment, and content: counter() properties.

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October 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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CascadiaJS 2025

A collection of top talks from one of the main JS conferences: learn about non-obvious framework features and see how experts solve real-world development problems.
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#javascript #frontend #webdev #webdevelopment
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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A huge collection of ready-made buttons in pure JS: from animated Trash and Add to Cart to Download Progress. Grab any CodePen snippet to instantly add cool, functional, and lively elements to your UI.

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October 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Build a gallery that makes people stop scrolling! ✨ This code demonstrates how to use CSS Grid, clip-path, and :hover to create a spectacular, responsive image grid with smooth shape animation on hover.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Stop writing CSS colors the old-fashioned way! 🎨 Learn about modern syntax, relative color tricks, and the light-dark() function for seamless theme switching without code duplication.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Learn how to add lively interactivity to your profile cards! The video details how to use JavaScript to manage the card's state, making your interface truly dynamic and professional.

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October 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Tired of standard cursors? This snippet shows how to create a stylish, animated cursor-follower that instantly adapts to content type (data-type), transforming into a relevant icon (like 🐾 or 🐠).

codepen.io/haptichash/p...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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If you rarely use shape-outside, you're missing out: it's the simplest way to make a webpage look visually premium and more immersive. We look into how to make text flow beautifully around translucent PNGs or defined ...

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October 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Jhey Tompkins demonstrates how to build a responsive checkmark burst animation without excessive #JS, using #CSS Transitions for the core and #GSAP for dynamic parameter control (speed, color, style). Perfect for boosting #UX!

codepen.io/jh3y/pen/emJ...

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October 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Forget the issues with and two #SVG versions! This tutorial shows how the + combo lets you define artwork once and then easily change its positioning at different ...

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October 13, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Color Temperature Slider with Svelte and AnimeJS. Learn how to dynamically change color overlays (warm-overlay/cold-overlay) based on the slider value, using mapValue for ...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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When CSS can do everything. See how to use CSS Custom Properties to track the cursor position and calculate 3D transformations (rotateY, translateZ) to build a complex ...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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No hacks, just SVG filters! Ana Tudor shows how to add an inset shadow directly to the tag without extra wrappers or pseudo-elements, using advanced #SVG filter magic.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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A deep dive into #JS math: this uses a map function and Euclidean distance calculation to precisely control each circle's size based on the cursor.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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A stunning fullscreen slider where the scroll animation is built on #GSAP, using the clip-path technique for a captivating image transition.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Stop doubting your creativity! This article for beginner developers explains how a systematic approach helps overcome creative block and start building projects that are emotionally meaningful to users. tympanus.net/codrops/2025...

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October 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM