Web Witch Weekly: Issue 23

Navigating the web platform, Interop 2025, the abysmal state of the web on mobile, correcting image perspective in Figma, can you really die of a broken heart? and more!

February 20, 2025

Hi friends and welcome to issue 23 of Web Witch Weekly, let’s get into this week’s links.

On the Web, About the Web

Microsoft Edge and Interop 2025
The fifth edition of interop is kicking off & the Edge team highlight what’s on the list while talking about some interop needs not being met.

Lazy loading hidden images
Jason Grigsby shares an update he discovered regarding hidden images.

The Web on Mobile
Jeremy Keith talks about how the experience of the web on mobile is worse than ever. Even with all the capabilities.

The Astral Frontier
Another beautiful site that reminds me of a time when we had many sites with fun UI…they were all just built in Flash (this is not).

🔊 Hey, Listen!

Tutorials & Tools

Correcting perspective in Figma images with the Galleria plugin
Henry Desroches built a plugin for Figma that will correct your image perspective.

How To Use Chrome’s Developer Tools
A comprehensive guide to get you started with the DevTools.

Book Highlight of the Week

Design for Developers (35% off)

Developer-made design decisions can have a real impact on a site’s user experience. Learn to speak design’s language, and you’ll be able to confidently contribute to a design process, collaborate with designer colleagues, and make more informed decisions about how you build your apps.

Outside the Web (Exploring Outside Our Bubble)

Can you really die of a broken heart?
There’s actually a medical condition & a name for a broken heart.

Birds-of-Paradise Can Emit Light Through Their Feathers
Species known for their spectacular plumage are biofluorescent, meaning they absorb and release light through their bodies.

Archaeologists discover the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor
I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was younger, so I am always excited to see long lost tombs still being discovered!

The Web Witch (Stephanie)

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