Net Noodlings with Nathan logo [1] Net Noodlings with Nathan [2] Subscribe [3] Archives October 28, 2025 Offsites and Gem Getters Hey friends, This week is a different sort of week! Normally all remote(ish), Viget's entire dev team is in-person this week for a few days (hence the later-than-normal newsletter ๐Ÿ˜…). It's very easy as a remote worker to feel isolated โ€” remote communication tends to be much more focused, leaving less space for the type of connection-building edges and spaces of an in-person conversation. Hence Viget's [4]practice of TTT's and Offsites. I'm thankful for this โ€” it's not a simple or cheap thing to organize! But it absolutely strengthens team connection and unity! โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Interesting Web Bits ๐Ÿฟ Web Stuff โ€ข Chris Coyier walks us through the [5]power of shape(). โ€ข Scott Jehl gives us a nice [6]self-destructing fade-in technique. Which is fantastic to ensure elements that fade in WILL be readable. โ€ข Daria Nevezhyna shows us some [7]more complex use cases for Rive. โ€ข Looking for a new colorscheme? If you're not already using [8]one of the best ones, may I interest you in some [9]Root Loops? (Also, checkout 'expert mode') ๐Ÿฅฃ โ€ข While we're talking about colorshemes, Nikita Prokopov has some [10] opinions on syntax highlighting. I think I've had bright colors for so long I don't see the issue in his 'problematic' examples... ๐Ÿคท โ€ข Watch this [11]voxel creature mutation/evolution simulation. My money's on the aggressive cube-folk! โ€ข Evan Hahn shares some of his [12]custom scripts. Other Stuff โ€ข I guess they're putting [13]Steve Jobs on a coin? ๐Ÿคท Watch and Play โ€ข ๐Ÿ“บ A tiny peek into an [14]iconic NYC rubber stamp shop. โ€ข ๐ŸŽฎ [15]Gem Getter Pro is a lovingly-made roll-and-write with STELLAR web implementation. I've been hooked on this recently! ๐Ÿ’Žโ›๏ธ Don't miss what's next. Subscribe to Net Noodlings with Nathan: [16][ ] Subscribe [18]https://nathan-longโ€ฆ [19] Powered by [20]Buttondown, the easiest way to start and grow your newsletter. References: [1] https://buttondown.com/nathanlong [2] https://buttondown.com/nathanlong#subscribe-form [3] https://buttondown.com/nathanlong/archive/ [4] https://www.viget.com/articles/ttt-the-history-of-vigets-quarterly-retreats/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [5] https://frontendmasters.com/blog/modern-css-round-out-tabs/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [6] https://scottjehl.com/posts/this-css-will-self-destruct/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [7] https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/10/21/the-vision-behind-daria-nevezhynas-interactive-configurators/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [8] https://catppuccin.com/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [9] https://rootloops.sh/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [10] https://tonsky.me/blog/syntax-highlighting/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [11] https://codepen.io/sschepis/full/WbbVOpm?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [12] https://evanhahn.com/scripts-i-wrote-that-i-use-all-the-time?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [13] https://www.theverge.com/news/800548/steve-jobs-commemorative-dollar-coin-us-mint?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [14] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dt65z1bAcY&utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [15] https://gemgetter.clearlysharp.com/?utm_source=nathanlong&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=offsites-and-gem-getters [18] https://nathan-long.com/ [19] https://buttondown.com/nathanlong/rss [20] https://buttondown.com/refer/nathanlong