Lucas Silbernagel
@lucassilbernagel.com
🇨🇦 Software Developer @ lucassilbernagel.com | #Toronto | #Canada
#A11Y | #React | #JavaScript | #TypeScript | #HTML | #CSS | #WebDev
#ProgressivePolitics
#A11Y | #React | #JavaScript | #TypeScript | #HTML | #CSS | #WebDev
#ProgressivePolitics
I definitely could have used this in the past, apparently there's a tiny React library that visually normalizes company logos so that they all look good together when displayed in a jumble: www.sanity.io/blog/the-log...
The logo soup problem (and how to solve it) | Sanity
A deep dive into the math behind making mismatched brand logos actually look good together. And a tiny React library that does it for you.
www.sanity.io
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I definitely could have used this in the past, apparently there's a tiny React library that visually normalizes company logos so that they all look good together when displayed in a jumble: www.sanity.io/blog/the-log...
Some tips on building bulletproof React components: shud.in/thoughts/bui...
Building Bulletproof React Components - Shu Ding
The real test isn’t whether your component works on your current page. It’s whether it works when someone else uses it.
shud.in
February 12, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Some tips on building bulletproof React components: shud.in/thoughts/bui...
I've been doing a lot of research and planning to begin moving away from American tech. One small thing I'm trying is the Ground News app instead of Google News, pretty happy with it so far.
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I've been doing a lot of research and planning to begin moving away from American tech. One small thing I'm trying is the Ground News app instead of Google News, pretty happy with it so far.
It's great to see some fight from Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP! youtube.com/shorts/Q12TW...
You're Paying Too Much for Groceries
YouTube video by Marit Stiles
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:31 AM
It's great to see some fight from Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP! youtube.com/shorts/Q12TW...
The State of JS 2025 survey results are now available! 2025.stateofjs.com/en-US
State of JavaScript 2025
The 2025 edition of the annual survey about the latest trends in the JavaScript ecosystem.
2025.stateofjs.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
The State of JS 2025 survey results are now available! 2025.stateofjs.com/en-US
ESLint plugin to remove React hooks (useMemo, useCallback) and memo HOC for cleaner React code: github.com/ospm-app/esl...
eslint-plugin-react-signals-hooks/packages/eslint-plugin-react-unhookify at main · ospm-app/eslint-plugin-react-signals-hooks
Eslint plugin for react.js and react-native apps with @preact/react-signals. exhaustive-deps on steroids. - ospm-app/eslint-plugin-react-signals-hooks
github.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:10 AM
ESLint plugin to remove React hooks (useMemo, useCallback) and memo HOC for cleaner React code: github.com/ospm-app/esl...
A more optimistic take on the rise of AI in software development: www.caimito.net/en/blog/2025...
Why We've Tried to Replace Developers Every Decade Since 1969
Every decade brings new promises: this time, we'll finally make software development simple enough that we won't need so many developers. From COBOL to AI, the pattern repeats. Business leaders gro...
www.caimito.net
January 23, 2026 at 2:54 AM
A more optimistic take on the rise of AI in software development: www.caimito.net/en/blog/2025...
Mark Carney's speech at Davos is definitely worth watching, it makes me feel that Canada has the right leader at the helm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg4r...
Canada engaging 'with open eyes' as great powers use economic integration as 'weapons,' PM says
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Mark Carney's speech at Davos is definitely worth watching, it makes me feel that Canada has the right leader at the helm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg4r...
A detailed breakdown of who's behind the hard-right in Canada : thedemocracydefender.substack.com/p/whos-behin...
Who's Behind the Hard-Right in Canada? A Reference Guide to Canada's Disinformation Network
From "Freedom" to Dominion: Mapping Canada's Nationalist Turn
thedemocracydefender.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
A detailed breakdown of who's behind the hard-right in Canada : thedemocracydefender.substack.com/p/whos-behin...
Tips on how to write good frontend tests: howtotestfrontend.com/resources/ho...
How to write good frontend tests: 37 tips and tricks | How To Test Frontend
My tips and tricks on how to write good frontend tests. In this blog post I cover general tips and advice on how to write nicer and easier to maintain tests.
howtotestfrontend.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Tips on how to write good frontend tests: howtotestfrontend.com/resources/ho...
The results of the State of HTML 2025 survey are now available! javascriptweekly.com/link/179161/...
State of HTML 2025
The 2025 edition of the annual survey about the latest trends in the HTML ecosystem.
javascriptweekly.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The results of the State of HTML 2025 survey are now available! javascriptweekly.com/link/179161/...
I'm proud of Canada joining our NATO allies in sending troops to defend Greenland from a US invasion ✊🇨🇦
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I'm proud of Canada joining our NATO allies in sending troops to defend Greenland from a US invasion ✊🇨🇦
Proud to have supported Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP in 2025. For the second year running, the party has more donors than the PCs and the Ontario Liberals COMBINED. This is what a real movement for change looks like.
Join me and make your first donation of 2026: OntarioNDP.ca/2026
Join me and make your first donation of 2026: OntarioNDP.ca/2026
January 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Proud to have supported Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP in 2025. For the second year running, the party has more donors than the PCs and the Ontario Liberals COMBINED. This is what a real movement for change looks like.
Join me and make your first donation of 2026: OntarioNDP.ca/2026
Join me and make your first donation of 2026: OntarioNDP.ca/2026
Call on Canadian Minister of AI Evan Solomon to ban Twitter/X: openparliament.ca/politicians/...
January 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Call on Canadian Minister of AI Evan Solomon to ban Twitter/X: openparliament.ca/politicians/...
The next two years of software engineering, with recommendations for juniors and seniors: addyosmani.com/blog/next-tw...
The Next Two Years of Software Engineering
Exploring five critical questions shaping software engineering through 2026, with contrasting scenarios for each. These lenses help prepare for the evolving ...
addyosmani.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The next two years of software engineering, with recommendations for juniors and seniors: addyosmani.com/blog/next-tw...
2025: The year in LLMS simonwillison.net/2025/Dec/31/...
2025: The year in LLMs
This is the third in my annual series reviewing everything that happened in the LLM space over the past 12 months. For previous years see Stuff we figured out about …
simonwillison.net
January 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
2025: The year in LLMS simonwillison.net/2025/Dec/31/...
21 Lessons From 14 Years at Google: addyosmani.com/blog/21-less...
21 Lessons From 14 Years at Google
Lessons learned from 14 years of engineering at Google, focusing on what truly matters beyond just writing great code.
addyosmani.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:16 AM
21 Lessons From 14 Years at Google: addyosmani.com/blog/21-less...
2025 JavaScript Rising Stars: risingstars.js.org/2025/en
2025 JavaScript Rising Stars
A complete overview of the JavaScript landscape in 2025: trends about frontend, fullstack and Node.js frameworks, React and Vue.js ecosystems, build tools, state management...
risingstars.js.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
2025 JavaScript Rising Stars: risingstars.js.org/2025/en
I styled the latest version of my website to look like an airport check-in terminal! This was also my first time using @astro.build , which was quite enjoyable. lucassilbernagel.com
Lucas Silbernagel | Software Developer
Personal website and software development portfolio for Lucas Silbernagel
lucassilbernagel.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I styled the latest version of my website to look like an airport check-in terminal! This was also my first time using @astro.build , which was quite enjoyable. lucassilbernagel.com
Reposted by Lucas Silbernagel
“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
Fixing Lighthouse performance issues with AI assistance is pretty great!
December 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Fixing Lighthouse performance issues with AI assistance is pretty great!
Some features that every JavaScript developer should know in 2025: waspdev.com/articles/202...
Some features that every JavaScript developer should know in 2025
The list of JavaScript features that every web developer should know in 2025 in order to efficiently code in JavaScript.
waspdev.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Some features that every JavaScript developer should know in 2025: waspdev.com/articles/202...
A super detailed example of how to reduce your JavaScript bundle size: www.developerway.com/posts/bundle...
Bundle Size Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shrinking Your JavaScript
A practical guide to analyzing and reducing JavaScript bundle size. Learn bundle analysis, fix tree-shaking issues, remove duplicate libraries, and otherwise optimize your React app's JavaScript size.
www.developerway.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A super detailed example of how to reduce your JavaScript bundle size: www.developerway.com/posts/bundle...
Reminder that you likely need to do a second React version bump after the latest vulnerability: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
Denial of Service and Source Code Exposure in React Server Components – React
The library for web and native user interfaces
react.dev
December 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Reminder that you likely need to do a second React version bump after the latest vulnerability: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
A solid breakdown of useEffectEvent in React: slicker.me/react/useEff...
Do's and Don'ts of useEffectEvent in React
slicker.me
December 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A solid breakdown of useEffectEvent in React: slicker.me/react/useEff...