NOTES FROM THE WORKSHOP

The Navillus Blog

Practical writing on building websites and internal tools — and on the boring choices that make them last.

Mon May 04 2026 • 5 min read min read

Five years ago we wrote that the boring tools make your life easier in the long run. Here's what held up, what didn't, and why it matters more now.

Mon Aug 23 2021 • 7 min read min read

Building custom elements in plain old JavaScript + trying out the new Astro.resolve() API!

Sat Aug 07 2021 • 6 min read min read

It's easy to get swept up in the latest libraries and platforms, but don't underestimate the time savings of "boring" tech.

Mon Jun 14 2021 • 4 min read min read

Do you really need all that JavaScript?

Thu Jun 03 2021 • 5 min read min read

When you should `use:` actions in Svelte.

Wed Jun 02 2021 • 4 min read min read

A (work-in-progress) minimalist CSS framework.

Mon May 17 2021 • 6 min read min read

Easily add json+ld structured data to pages build in Svelte, with TypeScript type checking!

Mon May 10 2021 • 6 min read min read

For visitors that use a keyboard or screen reader to navigate websites, hidden quick links can make a site much more enjoyable.

Sat May 08 2021 • 5 min read min read

That's right! Your site built with a JS framework with client-side code can still support users with JS disabled.