Best design and web development posts from May 2025
- May 27th, 2025
- News
Dive into our curated selection of May 2025’s most insightful web development and design articles! From hands-on tutorials to industry-shaping discussions, we’ve gathered content that matters to developers and designers alike.
Highlights include a beginner-friendly guide to building React apps with GitHub Copilot, exclusive updates from Google I/O 2025’s web platform announcements, and a thoughtful analysis of WordPress’s relevance in today’s development landscape.
For the design community, don’t miss the comprehensive recap of Config 2025, while development teams will find valuable insights in our featured piece on making accessibility a priority. We’ve also included practical guides on optimizing document request latencyand essential SEO timing strategies.
Whether you’re a solo developer watching out for project pitfalls or a team leader looking to stay ahead of industry trends, these articles offer valuable insights for every web professional.
GitHub for Beginners: Building a React App with GitHub Copilot
Follow along and build a frontend client using React and Copilot Chat.
What’s new in web
At Google I/O 2025 the What’s new in web keynote shared all of the Baseline announcements, along with a look at just some of the features that have become part of Baseline this year. It’s been an amazing year for the web, and for Baseline, this post is a roundup of everything that was mentioned, with all the links to find out more.
Is WordPress still a good choice for building websites in 2025?
Content management systems (CMSs) make it easier to build, manage, and grow websites. Whether it’s a small portfolio, a business site, or a full-scale e-commerce store, people rely on CMS platforms to handle the heavy lifting. But with so many options out there, the real question isn’t just which CMS to choose — it’s whether WordPress is still the best option.
How to Convince People to Care and Invest in Accessibility
I care about accessibility. Not just when I build products, but also when I work with teams. I want more people to understand it. And to care about it too. I’ve spent years trying to convince people that accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Config 2025: Pushing design further
Dylan Field runs down everything we launched at Config 2025 and explains why pushing design further matters more now than ever.
Project Red Flags for the Solo Dev
As a solo WordPress developer, you wear every hat—coder, designer, project manager. But autonomy comes with risk: one overlooked red flag can sink your project.
How To Optimize Document Request Latency
The HTML document request is the starting point for any page load process in the browser. Find out how poor document latency impacts website speed and what you can do to improve it.
Using Pages CMS for Static Site Content Management
Friends, I’ve been on the hunt for a decent content management system for static sites for… well, about as long as we’ve all been calling them “static sites,” honestly.
When Should You Do SEO? — Whiteboard Friday
Is SEO the right move for your business right now? This week’s Whiteboard Friday video from Tom Capper tackles a fundamental question: when is the optimal time to do SEO, and what kind of SEO should you focus on? Get practical insights on essential elements like web presence and runway, plus considerations for brand building and content creation.
