My dad and I once had a disagreement over him using the adage“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I said, “That’s just not true. Sometimes what doesn’t kill you leaves you brittle and injured or traumatized.” He stopped and thought about that for a while. He came back later, and said, “It’s like woodContinue reading “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 2)
We continue our journey through the transformative world of modern CSS upgrades! color-scheme You may be familiar with the prefers-color-scheme media query to customize dark and light themes. The CSS property color-scheme is an opt-in to adapting browser UI elements including form controls, scrollbars, and CSS system colors. The adaptation asks the browser to renderContinue reading “Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 2)”
Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 1)
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the language of design undergoes constant refinement. CSS, the style sheet language that breathes life into the digital realm, is no exception. Sometimes, improving your CSS just takes a one-line upgrade or enhancement! Learn about 10 properties to start incorporating into your projects, and enjoy reducing technical debt,Continue reading “Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 1)”
Say Hello to NLUX
Conversational AI has taken off, and chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are becoming a must-have for many apps and websites. At Brillio, we already have kicked-off many engagements on conversational AI. As a web developer, you want a simple way to build a great chat interface backed by these incredible LLMs.Continue reading “Say Hello to NLUX”
How to Break Your Cell Phone Addiction
Cell phone addiction, often referred to as “nomophobia” (no-mobile-phone phobia), is a growing concern with implications for mental health and overall well-being. Researchers and health professionals continue to explore the impact of smartphone use on individuals and society. If you or someone you know is struggling with cell phone addiction, seeking support and implementing healthyContinue reading “How to Break Your Cell Phone Addiction”
Priorities
Earlier when I saw this picture…. didn’t understand the meaning behind it… . It turns out that the cat has seen a snake’s tail sticking out of a small hole and the cat thought that it was a rat’s tail, so he wanted to pull it and tease it until it came out… . ThenContinue reading “Priorities”
Remember the lessons we learned
How many times do you find yourself wishing you could just erase some of the past? Erase the bad choices, mistakes, disappointments?Been there, made the wish (a couple of times) myself. Until I grew older.Then the memories of all experiences and choices became treasures. The kind we can take out and in hindsight realize thatContinue reading “Remember the lessons we learned”
Accessibility Testing with Chrome DevTools
The internet, once considered a luxury, is now an integral part of our daily lives. From work to education, entertainment to social interaction, it serves as a gateway to a vast array of opportunities. However, amidst the digital revolution, it is essential to recognize that not all users experience the online realm in the sameContinue reading “Accessibility Testing with Chrome DevTools”
Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain
As we all know, life is a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. Throughout this journey, we often encounter storms – those difficult and tumultuous moments that seem insurmountable. Each of us have had our fair share of stormy weather. I saw this post on Instagram and the quote “Every storm runsContinue reading “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain”
Our Miracle
Today we complete 7 years since we said “I do” and it’s a little over 7 months since Keanah came into this world. My heart is filled with gratitude for the amazing journey we’ve been on so far. Biblically, the number 7 is often considered a symbol of completeness and perfection. And through the upsContinue reading “Our Miracle”
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