JavaScript frameworks 2026, favicon best practices, and unverified code

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JavaScript frameworks are refocusing on core refinement in the AI era, favicon best practices have simplified dramatically, and AI-generated code creates dangerous comprehension debt when developers rubber-stamp without verification. We also explore ideal terminal colors and see why LLMs shouldn't handle both judgment and execution in production.

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JavaScript Frameworks: Heading Into 2026

Fun read, full of memes and useful info on how JavaScript frameworks are shifting focus in 2026 due to AI's influence and more. The emphasis has moved from implementation details to strategic vision and core refinement.

By Ryan Carniato →

How to Favicon in 2026: Three files that fit most needs

Generating 20+ PNG files for favicons is too oldschool now. Three files (favicon.ico, icon.svg, and apple-touch-icon.png) plus a web manifest can cover all modern browsers and devices. Learn to create adaptive icons that switch between light and dark themes, optimize file sizes, and streamline your workflow.

By Andrey Sitnik →

The 80% Problem in Agentic Coding

Comprehension debt accumulates when developers generate code faster than they can understand it. Survey data shows 38% find reviewing AI logic harder than human code, yet only 48% consistently verify AI output before committing. The risk: you're no longer engineering, just rubber stamping plausible looking solutions.

By Addy Osmani →

Curiosity is the first-step in problem solving.

Colors that look great in your terminal theme may be unreadable in others. Testing across popular themes like macOS Basic, Tango, and Solarized shows that only 11 out of 32 possible color settings remain readable across common configurations. CLI developers should stick to this limited palette to ensure their tools work for everyone, not just users with specific terminal themes.

By Luna Razzaghipour →

Software is Mostly All You Need

Production systems need responsibility and predictability in edge cases, both things LLMs cannot provide. Most AI agent deployments get it wrong by using LLMs for both judgment and execution, when traditional software excels at executing explicit instructions.

By Jonathan Milgrom →

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