
## No Media Query Responsive Layouts

[CSS-Tricks](https://css-tricks.com/) published a post today titled _[Thinking in Behaviors, Not Screen Sizes](https://css-tricks.com/thinking-in-behaviors-not-screen-sizes/)_. The main point of the post is that in modern web development we should think beyond breakpoints for a more fluid layout. The post goes on to describe how to use CSS Grid to achieve a responsive website with no media queries.

## Onboarding a Junior Developer

A recent post on the [DEV community](https://dev.to/) discussed [how to onboard a junior developer](https://dev.to/carolstran/onboarding-a-junior-developer-to-your-team-here-s-12-tips-4g3a). The post gives actionable examples of integrating your new hire into the team and practices established by the company. Some of the tips include teaching the company’s Git process, learning their style, and always being available for questions.

## Open-Source Fonts

[WIRED](https://www.wired.com/) published an article last month about [open-source fonts](https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-fonts-love-letters-design-community/) and why they are becoming more popular. The open-source font Raleway, for example, has grown to 9 font weights and is one of the most popular options on Google Fonts. This has also led to variable fonts which are gaining more publicity in the web developer community.



## New GitHub Mobile App

[GitHub](https://github.com/), the popular development version control software, has launched its mobile app. The app lets users manage their projects, such as through merge and pull requests. The app does not yet have the ability to edit your code, but a lot of other features are available in an easy to use interface. GitHub is available on both [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/github/id1477376905) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android) devices.

## Web Designers Can Help in a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting nearly every person in the world. However, there are quite a few ways that web designers can help during this crisis. For example, volunteering your services, raising money, or helping clients that are affected. Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to help others. Read more from [the article at speckyboy.com](https://speckyboy.com/web-designers-can-help-in-a-crisis/).

## WPBlockTalk

WordPress is hosting an online event called [WPBlockTalk](https://wordpress.com/blog/2020/03/18/wpblocktalk-block-editor-event/), which focuses on the block editor. Topics will include building the core block editor, developing new blocks, and designing with blocks. The event will be held virtually on April 2nd and will be available after the event on [WordPress.tv](https://wordpress.tv/). You can also [join the email list](https://wpblocktalk.wordpress.stream/#signup) for more information and updates.

## MonoLisa Font

There is a new font that has developers buzzing. [MonoLisa](https://monolisa.dev/) is a monospace font designed to “improve developers’ productivity and reduce fatigue”. The font has many features that set it apart, including an increased width, better distinction of characters, and improved reading flow. MonoLisa is currently [available for purchase](https://monolisa.dev/buy) at two levels, a limited version for personal use at $59 and the full version for professional use at $279.



## The CSS Podcast

Una Kravets and Adam Argyle, two developer advocates at Google, have started a podcast to discuss everything CSS. Aptly named [The CSS Podcast](https://pod.link/thecsspodcast), they’re covering all aspects of the web’s core styling language. So far there has been one episode released on March 12 that discusses the Box Model. The CSS Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

## WordPress 5.4

WordPress 5.4 will be packed with updates and new features. Most notably are the updates to the block editor, including a new social icons block, a new buttons block that allows more than one inline button, and several updates to existing core block editor features. WordPress 5.4 is scheduled for release on March 31st. For more information, check out the [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/blog/wordpress-5-4/) and [WPBeginner](https://www.wpbeginner.com/news/whats-coming-in-wordpress-5-4-features-and-screenshots/) blogs for more information, or see the [WordPress 5.4 development cycle](https://make.wordpress.org/core/5-4/).

## Variable Fonts Performance Effects

Variable fonts are a hot topic in the web design community because they include all the variations of a typeface in a single file, rather than individual files for each variation. However, it is important to recognize the performance effects of a single large file and how to mitigate them. For example, if you’re loading 12 variations of a static font, it is typically quicker to load the variable font. Read more about use cases and test cases for variable fonts on the [LogRocket blog](https://blog.logrocket.com/variable-fonts-is-the-performance-trade-off-worth-it/).


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