π΄ Alex Trost
@trost.codes
π« I make a weekly web dev news show: The Callback
π I lead DevX @ Prismic.io
π΄ Created Frontend.Horse
π he/him
trost.codes
New Haven, CT
π I lead DevX @ Prismic.io
π΄ Created Frontend.Horse
π he/him
trost.codes
New Haven, CT
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π΄ Alex Trost
@trost.codes
Β· Oct 24
Did they fix Next.js?
YouTube video by Prismic
youtu.be
It's week 2 of The Callback and I've only managed to make it weirder.
Check it out to learn:
- The three scariest acronyms in Web Dev
- How we're finally going to get people to practice accessibility
- How to be maximally bathroom efficient
youtu.be/GYUVIe8xCr4
Check it out to learn:
- The three scariest acronyms in Web Dev
- How we're finally going to get people to practice accessibility
- How to be maximally bathroom efficient
youtu.be/GYUVIe8xCr4
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"I have received. Other people helped me. Now, if I'm able to help other people, that's a pleasure. [...] I hope that is a perpetuating thing." β @danielroe.dev, maintainer of @nuxt.com and @npmx.dev
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"I have received. Other people helped me. Now, if I'm able to help other people, that's a pleasure. [...] I hope that is a perpetuating thing." β @danielroe.dev, maintainer of @nuxt.com and @npmx.dev
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My book, Accessibility For Everyone, is now free and online as a website.
accessibilityforeveryone.site
The book was first published by A Book Apart in 2017 but it holds up! It covers web accessibility for designers, developers, content folks, and really everyone who works in tech.
accessibilityforeveryone.site
The book was first published by A Book Apart in 2017 but it holds up! It covers web accessibility for designers, developers, content folks, and really everyone who works in tech.
Accessibility For Everyone by Laura Kalbag
Read the book online for free.
accessibilityforeveryone.site
January 27, 2026 at 1:14 PM
My book, Accessibility For Everyone, is now free and online as a website.
accessibilityforeveryone.site
The book was first published by A Book Apart in 2017 but it holds up! It covers web accessibility for designers, developers, content folks, and really everyone who works in tech.
accessibilityforeveryone.site
The book was first published by A Book Apart in 2017 but it holds up! It covers web accessibility for designers, developers, content folks, and really everyone who works in tech.
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photo from a friend at a lego convention right now, amazing π
February 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
photo from a friend at a lego convention right now, amazing π
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The whole GitHub Next team is coming to London in March! And we're hosting a meet-up for anyone interested in the next generation of software eng tools
Sign-up here β luma.com/v5eltkec?tk=...
March 3rd at 6pm
We'll show our recent work & research, but also have open spots for community demos
Sign-up here β luma.com/v5eltkec?tk=...
March 3rd at 6pm
We'll show our recent work & research, but also have open spots for community demos
Speculative Software Engineering with GitHub Next Β· Luma
The pace of change in software engineering is absurd right now. If that makes you more excited than terrified, this is an evening for you.
Come join the GitHubβ¦
luma.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The whole GitHub Next team is coming to London in March! And we're hosting a meet-up for anyone interested in the next generation of software eng tools
Sign-up here β luma.com/v5eltkec?tk=...
March 3rd at 6pm
We'll show our recent work & research, but also have open spots for community demos
Sign-up here β luma.com/v5eltkec?tk=...
March 3rd at 6pm
We'll show our recent work & research, but also have open spots for community demos
Thatβs super interesting. Iβm curious if youβve tried Claude code or codex and how those compare to warp for that purpose?
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Thatβs super interesting. Iβm curious if youβve tried Claude code or codex and how those compare to warp for that purpose?
I'm genuinely surprised to see that after all the hype and promotion, only one person sometimes uses Warp.
I'm giving Ghostty a shot, so far so good.
I'm giving Ghostty a shot, so far so good.
What terminal app are people using these days?
February 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I'm genuinely surprised to see that after all the hype and promotion, only one person sometimes uses Warp.
I'm giving Ghostty a shot, so far so good.
I'm giving Ghostty a shot, so far so good.
What terminal app are people using these days?
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
What terminal app are people using these days?
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We are asking developers to do more with less, including less pay. Either we have managed to cut cost without reducing output, or we have increased output, but have very little to show for it.
I'm sure there is another narrative around creating new opportunities, but I'm not hearing about those.
I'm sure there is another narrative around creating new opportunities, but I'm not hearing about those.
The average developer salary is my new GenAI signal. If it's really about developers leveraging AI and unlocking new value, then I expect salaries to increase.
If GenAI is about increasing profit margins, then I expect the average developer salary, and headcount, to decrease over time.
If GenAI is about increasing profit margins, then I expect the average developer salary, and headcount, to decrease over time.
February 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We are asking developers to do more with less, including less pay. Either we have managed to cut cost without reducing output, or we have increased output, but have very little to show for it.
I'm sure there is another narrative around creating new opportunities, but I'm not hearing about those.
I'm sure there is another narrative around creating new opportunities, but I'm not hearing about those.
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Iβm running my annual Valentineβs Day event again! π
If youβve registered for any of my courses in the past, youβll find a one-time-use coupon code that has been generated just for you. Itβll provide a 50% discount on either of my courses. π
If youβve registered for any of my courses in the past, youβll find a one-time-use coupon code that has been generated just for you. Itβll provide a 50% discount on either of my courses. π
A Special Valentine
This Valentineβs day, give your special someone a 50% discount for one of my courses!
courses.joshwcomeau.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Iβm running my annual Valentineβs Day event again! π
If youβve registered for any of my courses in the past, youβll find a one-time-use coupon code that has been generated just for you. Itβll provide a 50% discount on either of my courses. π
If youβve registered for any of my courses in the past, youβll find a one-time-use coupon code that has been generated just for you. Itβll provide a 50% discount on either of my courses. π
I still play the soundtrack constantly. It's so good at taking me back to the feelings of the game.
February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I still play the soundtrack constantly. It's so good at taking me back to the feelings of the game.
When I'm asking for money I'll make it super clear
a woman with curly hair is sitting in a chair and saying money please .
Alt: Mona Lisa from parks and rec is sitting in a chair and saying money pleeeeeease .
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
When I'm asking for money I'll make it super clear
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We keep reminding everyone there are no losers on Web Dev Challenge, but everyone still shows up to win. Catch up on past episodes and get ready for season 3 starting in March!
February 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We keep reminding everyone there are no losers on Web Dev Challenge, but everyone still shows up to win. Catch up on past episodes and get ready for season 3 starting in March!
Totally agree with this. I don't think that courses are done for, but the bar has been significantly raised. Beginner and intermediate content is more than covered by LLMs, so you've got to put out the real secret sauce to get any takers. You're one of the best at doing this.
February 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Totally agree with this. I don't think that courses are done for, but the bar has been significantly raised. Beginner and intermediate content is more than covered by LLMs, so you've got to put out the real secret sauce to get any takers. You're one of the best at doing this.
100%
The waning traffic of stack overflow is good evidence of that.
The waning traffic of stack overflow is good evidence of that.
February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
100%
The waning traffic of stack overflow is good evidence of that.
The waning traffic of stack overflow is good evidence of that.
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And if you don't have money, properly sharing the creator's content (with attribution and linking to the source) also helps a little.
It provides some visibility and may bring people who have the money to support.
It provides some visibility and may bring people who have the money to support.
Because of AI, it's getting harder to be a public educator on the internet.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
And if you don't have money, properly sharing the creator's content (with attribution and linking to the source) also helps a little.
It provides some visibility and may bring people who have the money to support.
It provides some visibility and may bring people who have the money to support.
It's definitely a huge part of the problem. Artists, educators, journalists, developers; so much content consumed and zero intention of sharing the wealth.
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
It's definitely a huge part of the problem. Artists, educators, journalists, developers; so much content consumed and zero intention of sharing the wealth.
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While I think those of us who function as mentors or educators will do quite well in five years or so, it certainly isn't easy at the moment.
Because of AI, it's getting harder to be a public educator on the internet.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
While I think those of us who function as mentors or educators will do quite well in five years or so, it certainly isn't easy at the moment.
For over a year I made fun and creative tutorial courses for Prismic on YouTube.
Since the rise of AI the numbers dropped month after month. Not just our channel, but every tutorial channel.
It wasn't worth our investment anymore, so we stopped and shifted to entertainment content.
Since the rise of AI the numbers dropped month after month. Not just our channel, but every tutorial channel.
It wasn't worth our investment anymore, so we stopped and shifted to entertainment content.
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
For over a year I made fun and creative tutorial courses for Prismic on YouTube.
Since the rise of AI the numbers dropped month after month. Not just our channel, but every tutorial channel.
It wasn't worth our investment anymore, so we stopped and shifted to entertainment content.
Since the rise of AI the numbers dropped month after month. Not just our channel, but every tutorial channel.
It wasn't worth our investment anymore, so we stopped and shifted to entertainment content.
Many devs no longer search for tutorials, but instead prompt an agent to implement a feature. Other devs might be unable to spend money due to a shitty job market.
AI trained on the educator's content and is now systematically putting them out of business.
AI trained on the educator's content and is now systematically putting them out of business.
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Many devs no longer search for tutorials, but instead prompt an agent to implement a feature. Other devs might be unable to spend money due to a shitty job market.
AI trained on the educator's content and is now systematically putting them out of business.
AI trained on the educator's content and is now systematically putting them out of business.
Because of AI, it's getting harder to be a public educator on the internet.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
February 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Because of AI, it's getting harder to be a public educator on the internet.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
Devs are watching far fewer tutorials and buying fewer paid courses, making it financially tough for teachers.
If you like a creator's content and can spare some cash, find out how you can support them.
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My new CSS course is now live on @frontendmasters.com! Learn the essentials, including responsive layouts, typography, animations, and more.
Save $10 on your first month: frontendmasters.com/courses/css-... (affiliate link, so it helps support me too π)
Save $10 on your first month: frontendmasters.com/courses/css-... (affiliate link, so it helps support me too π)
Learn CSS & Responsive Design Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of typography, responsive grid layout, animations, and form styling. By the end, you'll have the foundation to dive into your next vanilla CSS codebase or use utility-first approa...
frontendmasters.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
My new CSS course is now live on @frontendmasters.com! Learn the essentials, including responsive layouts, typography, animations, and more.
Save $10 on your first month: frontendmasters.com/courses/css-... (affiliate link, so it helps support me too π)
Save $10 on your first month: frontendmasters.com/courses/css-... (affiliate link, so it helps support me too π)
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Firewatch is a such a good game. If youβre looking for something to play and youβre happy to immerse yourself in an aesthetically beautiful story, with perhaps an even more beautiful soundtrack, this game is for you.
Today is the tenth anniversary of Firewatch's release. It remains the thing I'm most proud to have worked on. There's more of me inside of Firewatch than in any other gameβand I have no doubt there are others on the team who would say the same about themselves. Thanks to everyone who ever played it.
February 10, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Firewatch is a such a good game. If youβre looking for something to play and youβre happy to immerse yourself in an aesthetically beautiful story, with perhaps an even more beautiful soundtrack, this game is for you.
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OpenClaw/ClawdBot might be incredibly vulnerable to prompt injection, but it's ruined hacking forever.
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
OpenClaw/ClawdBot might be incredibly vulnerable to prompt injection, but it's ruined hacking forever.
This is the best neighborhood.
February 10, 2026 at 2:17 AM
This is the best neighborhood.