New Web Platform Features, JS Certifications, and Google's Pentagon Dilemma
Published on 28.04.2026
New to the web platform in April
TLDR: Chrome 147 and Firefox 150 shipped in April 2026, bringing several new web platform features to Baseline including the contrast-color() CSS function, scroll-driven animation ranges, and ariaNotify() for screen reader announcements.
New to the web platform in April
The best JavaScript certifications for getting hired
TLDR: JavaScript certifications can serve as a credibility anchor in hiring pipelines, especially for early-career developers, but strong portfolios with real projects still outweigh certifications in most hiring decisions.
The best JavaScript certifications for getting hired
580+ Google employees urge Pichai to refuse classified Pentagon AI deal
TLDR: Over 580 Google employees, including DeepMind researchers, have signed a letter urging CEO Sundar Pichai to reject classified military AI work, citing concerns about losing oversight of AI tools deployed on air-gapped networks.
580+ Google employees urge Pichai
Vibing, Harness and OODA loop
TLDR: LLMs accelerate the Act phase of development but don't speed up Observation. Building proper test harnesses and automated feedback mechanisms is essential for sustainable fast iteration.