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Martine Dowden
@martine.dev
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She/Her Award winning CTO, UX / UI designer & developer, author, international speaker, #GDE, and #MVP. Focusing on #UX and #accessibility. Happy Coding! martine.dev
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puf.io
Firebase is bringing Crashlytics support to web apps.

Yes, you read that right: Crashlytics for Web is finally be happening.

Chime in on the RFC here: github.com/firebase/...
AI generated visual: Illustration of a web browser window with a jagged line graph, a yellow warning sign with an exclamation mark, and a flame icon, representing web performance issues. Text below reads "Firebase Crashlytics for Web."
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
martine.dev
First snow of the year. So excited!
Yellow marigolds still in bloom covered in snow
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
martine.dev
Thanks to all who joined me for my chat today about Writing A Dynamic API Endpoint Generator! If you would like to see more of my writing, or want to connect with me further, stop by andromedagalactic.com/martine for my articles and my social links.
Martine Dowden | Blog | Andromeda Galactic Solutions
Technical, business, and product related blog posts written by our Andromeda Stars covering a wide range of topics from small business tips, to accessibility, Angular, CSS, Firebase, and more.
andromedagalactic.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
martine.dev
Wow, that panel discussion was a TON of great information - thanks for joining us! To find out more about me, please visit andromedagalactic.com/martine for all my blog articles and social links, and feel free to get in touch - I'd love to discuss your ideas!
Martine Dowden | Blog | Andromeda Galactic Solutions
Technical, business, and product related blog posts written by our Andromeda Stars covering a wide range of topics from small business tips, to accessibility, Angular, CSS, Firebase, and more.
andromedagalactic.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
martine.dev
Dealing with websites and user-generated information, creating a well-defined API can get quite complex. Today I'll share a real-world example of how I solved this, from the data-mapping tool to the validation engine, to the correct content. Join me in Salon 3 at 2:30pm!

#APIConference
#SLAcon
October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
martine.dev
Hey folks, in an hour I'll be a part of the AMA panel discussion on APIs in room Salon 2; join myself and the entire panel for a place to bring up any questions you have, from beginners to old hands. Looking forward to seeing you there at 1:30pm!

#APIConference #SLAcon
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
martine.dev
Hey all, I'm in Berlin this week for both #APIConference and #SLAcon. I'll be speaking at both events, including presenting an Advanced Serverless Workshop with Michael Dowden & Chad Green. Check us out, and contact me via the link below if you'd like to connect over coffee!

martine.dev/links
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October 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
martine.dev
Recently got a lazer engraver / cutter, and working on making some organizers and upgrading some game pieces. Started with the board game Shogun. Pretty pleased of the progress thus far.
Boxes for the individual factions that hold the cards, meaples from the expansion, and cubes. Beside the boxes for each faction is the tower. All pieces are made out of balsa wood. The wood is currently bare and does not have any finish or stain. Detail of the inside of the tower showing the cut outs for the randomization of cubes going through it.
September 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Stream time -- Today we are going to be talking about documentation
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
- #youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTUY...
August 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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mrdowden.com
I'm taking note of a milestone today. I've now been running @andromedagalactic.com with @martine.dev for 10 years.
August 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Stream time -- Chillin and playing 7 billion humans, come hang out
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
- #youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZW...
Martine_Dowden - Twitch
Award winning CTO, UX / UI designer & developer / international speaker and author focusing on web interfaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and usable.
www.twitch.tv
August 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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mrdowden.com
In about an hour, I'll be presenting my talk Algorithm Design for Web Developers in room D2 here at #DevUp. Join me and we'll go back to basics on algorithms: classifying them, assessing them, and why that matters. See you there!
August 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
martine.dev
New least favorite marketing strategy and a for sure way I won't do business with you:
Send me an email with a subject that starts with RE: that looks like a reply with faked initial email I obviously didn't send and everything in the body.

just don't please, and thank you.
August 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
martine.dev
Guess what??? if you haven't had a chance to order my latest #CSS #book yet it will be half off starting tomorrow (July 31) for a four-day summer sale along with all other @manning.com books -- check it out at:

www.manning.com/books/tiny-c...
Tiny CSS Projects - Martine Dowden and Michael Gearon
CSS is a must-know language for all web developers. In this practical book, you’ll explore numerous techniques to improve the way you write CSS as you build 12 tiny projects. In Tiny CSS Projects you...
www.manning.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
martine.dev
Stream time -- Chillin and playing 7 billion humans, come hang out
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
- #youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOlH...
Martine_Dowden - Twitch
Award winning CTO, UX / UI designer & developer / international speaker and author focusing on web interfaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and usable.
www.twitch.tv
July 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
martine.dev
Stream time -- going to see if we can create a nice time input control.
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
_ #youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIvL...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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July 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
martine.dev
Time for some website updates, CSS, HTML and just general shenanigans.
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
- #youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oiK...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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July 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
martine.dev
It's been a while but we are back online for some more website, CSS, HTML and just general shenanigans.
Come hang out with me:
- #twitch: www.twitch.tv/martine_dowden
- #youTubue: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks8s...
Martine_Dowden - Twitch
Award winning CTO, UX / UI designer & developer / international speaker and author focusing on web interfaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and usable.
www.twitch.tv
June 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reposted by Martine Dowden
theoleksii.me
Does someone rely on UA styles?

#fed #css

developer.mozilla.org/en-US/blog/h...
Default styles for h1 elements are changing | MDN Blog
Browsers are starting to roll out changes in default UA styles for nested section headings. This post describes the incoming changes, how to identify if it's an issue on your websites, and hints for c...
developer.mozilla.org
May 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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I did it y'all! Completed my first half marathon (Indy mini).
Martine ringing the personal record bell at the Indi Mini festival after finishing her half marathon in 2:32:55. She is wearing athletic gear while holding her coffee cup.
May 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Learning about so many cool things and hanging out with the most awesome of peoples at Google Next 2025

@puf.io, @mrdowden.com, #GoogleNext2025
Michael, Puf, and Martine in the exhibitor hall at Google Next 2025
April 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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lorelink.com
Are you attending #WhosYerCon and looking to run your first game, or looking to play something new? Join long-time GMs @markdc.bsky.social and @mrdowden.com as they tell you how to find that next adventure. Saturday, April 19th at 2 PM!

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Banner for How to Pick Your Next TTRPG at Who's Yer Con 2025. Main stage, Indianapolis A Ballroom on Saturday, April 19th at 2 PM Eastern. "Are you a first-time GM deciding what game to run for your group? Are you a long-term veteran looking for something new? Join long time GMs Mark Della-Croce and Mike Dowden as they help you find that next adventure."
April 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Martine Dowden
lorelink.com
Tuesday is for Twitch!

Today is April Fools. While we are not fans of pranks, we do like fun. So today, @markdc.bsky.social is looking at a module that got a rather Frosty reception when it was released, and the concept is... wow.

Join us at 5PM Eastern over on Twitch!

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LoreLinkRPG - Twitch
Lore Link is an RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, and Storytellers. We provide all the pieces you’ll need to ensure that your campaigns run smoothly, resulting in both…
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reposted by Martine Dowden
developer.mozilla.org
Upgrade your forms with elements beyond the browser default ↑

This guide teaches you how to:
⌨️ Support keyboard navigation
🔆 Preserve focus states
📖 Ensure screen readers can understand the custom control

Start customizing now 👇
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/...
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nerdy.dev
CSSWG to start working on
"fit to width" text!

github.com/w3c/csswg-dr...
[css-fonts-4] Feature for making text always fit the width of its parent · Issue #2528 · w3c/csswg-drafts
This thread shows that it's a widely required feature: https://twitter.com/sindresorhus/status/979363460411609091 Example of a workaround: Open https://tobireif.com/ and (eg using dev tools respons...
github.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM