# Alex Trost - Full Content Index

> Complete listing of all content on trost.codes

For a summary, see [llms.txt](https://trost.codes/llms.txt)

## Videos

- [A GitHub Issue Title Did What?](https://trost.codes/posts/a-github-issue-title-did-what): An AI bot reads a GitHub issue title and compromises 4,000 developer machines, OpenAI admits their model had no rizz and gives it a mouse three days later, Prettier gets replaced by Rust without so much as a goodbye, and Eleventy rebrands...
- [They hacked web fonts?](https://trost.codes/posts/they-hacked-web-fonts): Cloudflare rebuilds Vercel's Next.js out of spite, Anthropic gets its plunder plundered, hackers discover that fancy fonts are a liability, and Anthropic's mid-tier model forgets its place.
- [AI Bots are turning against devs - OpenClaw](https://trost.codes/posts/ai-bots-are-turning-against-devs-openclaw): A bot tries to ruin a developer's reputation, two AI companies accidentally write the same announcement, Microsoft morges into new territory, and an open source project shames npm into updating.
- [OpenClaw has ruined hacking forever](https://trost.codes/posts/openclaw-has-ruined-hacking-forever): ClawdBot/MoltBot/OpenClaw takes the internet by storm but ruins the challenge of hacking. Cursor spends millions on a browser that doesn't browse. Astro stops playing the field and finally settles down.
- [Did Cursor copy Webflow?](https://trost.codes/posts/did-cursor-copy-webflow): React has a series of pretty bad vulnerabilities and we get to talk to the hackers who found the exploits. The big AI companies start a foundation, and Block is there, too. Cursor's new feature helps us all escape the terrible life of...
- [The real reason Anthropic bought Bun...](https://trost.codes/posts/the-real-reason-anthropic-bought-bun): Anthropic acquires Bun and releases a new version of Claude 4.5, plus Vercel acquires a Python database company and Antigravity kindly wipes someone's hard drive.
- [Is Google Antigravity Really a Cursor Killer?](https://trost.codes/posts/is-google-antigravity-really-a-cursor-killer): Cloudflare goes down and takes the internet with it. Google unveils its latest AI model Gemini 3, is it America's next top model? Google also released a new IDE with agents called Antigravity.
- [Cursor 2 isn't that different...](https://trost.codes/posts/cursor-2-isnt-that-different): Cursor just dropped Version 2.0, and Figma announced a bunch of new design system features. Cursor moves more towards ChatGPT and Figma moves closer towards a JavaScript framework.
- [GitHub did it too...](https://trost.codes/posts/github-did-it-too): Welcome to Episode 2 of The Callback, the weekly show where we look at what's happening in web development and find the weird and absurd parts along the way.
- [Did they fix Next.js?](https://trost.codes/posts/did-they-fix-nextjs): The internet went down, Next.js fixed caching again, and Claude got mad skills.
- [Remix needs to fix this...](https://trost.codes/posts/remix-needs-to-fix-this): React and Remix are breaking up, Vite is bulking up, and React just got faster.
- [Build an Ecommerce Keyboard Website with Three.js, Next.js 15, GSAP, and Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/build-an-ecommerce-keyboard-website-with-threejs): In this new course, we'll build a GSAP animated 3D website for a fictional keyboard brand called Nimbus.
- [Create a stunning luxury website with Next.js 15, GSAP, Prismic, and TypeScript!](https://trost.codes/posts/create-a-stunning-luxury-website-with-nextjs-15-gsap): In this stylish and engaging course, we'll build a sleek, animated landing page for a fictional luxury cologne brand.
- [Learn Next.js 15, GSAP, Three.js and Prismic to build a 3D skateboard website!](https://trost.codes/posts/learn-nextjs-15-gsap-threejs-and-prismic-to-build-a-3d): Build a 3D skateboard customizer app and landing page with Next.js 15, GSAP, Prismic, Three.js, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Build a 3D Ecommerce Landing Page with Next.js, GSAP, Three.js and Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/build-a-3d-ecommerce-landing-page-with-nextjs-gsap): Build a scroll animated 3D landing page with Next.js 14, GSAP, Prismic, Three.js, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Create a Creative Portfolio with SvelteKit, Three.js, GSAP and Prismic!](https://trost.codes/posts/create-a-creative-portfolio-with-sveltekit-threejs): Build your stunning creative portfolio website with SvelteKit, Prismic, Three.js, GSAP, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Build an Animated Website with SvelteKit, GSAP & Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/build-an-animated-website-with-sveltekit-gsap-prismic): Build a dark, modern, animated website with SvelteKit, GSAP, Prismic, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Build a Dark Modern Animated Website with Next.js 14, GSAP, Prismic and TypeScript](https://trost.codes/posts/build-a-dark-modern-animated-website-with-nextjs-14): Build a sleek and gorgeous animated website with Next.js 14, GSAP, Prismic, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Interviewing Svelte's Rich Harris](https://trost.codes/posts/rich-harris-interview-2024): I interviewed Rich Harris in his Brooklyn apartment and we got into Svelte 5, signals, the evolution of Svelte, and a whole lot more.
- [Create a Stunning 3D Animated Portfolio Website with Next.js, Three.js, GSAP, and Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/create-a-stunning-3d-animated-portfolio-website-with): Build your stunning portfolio site with Next.js, Three.js, GSAP, Tailwind, and TypeScript!
- [Next.js Full Website Tutorial Course - with Prismic, Tailwind, and TypeScript](https://trost.codes/posts/nextjs-full-website-tutorial-course-with-prismic): Featuring Prismic's new Page Builder!

## Articles

- [I Want to Read Human Authors](https://trost.codes/posts/i-want-to-read-human-authors): You're stealing from us when you replace yourself with an AI author. We want your imperfect human voice.
- [My Biggest Blocker](https://trost.codes/posts/my-biggest-blocker): The thing that holds me back from taking big chances or doing big things is probably holding you back, too.
- [Mental Stimulus Sweet Spot](https://trost.codes/posts/mental-stimulus-sweet-spot): Too much stimulation can make it tough to focus, but too little has a similar effect. Here's a little formula to help.
- [Forgiveness for Ourselves and Others](https://trost.codes/posts/forgiveness-for-ourselves-and-others): We need to show forgiveness to ourselves and extend that same kindness to others, so long as they're willing to put in the work to change.
- [Self Cannibalizing AI](https://trost.codes/posts/self-cannibalizing-ai): As data sets begin to include AI-generated content, models will degrade and create less creative content.
- [Fun for the Sake of Fun](https://trost.codes/posts/fun-for-the-sake-of-fun): You're an adult, but you can still do things just because they're fun. In fact, play makes you better at all the adult tasks, so make time for it.
- [Ship Early and Iterate](https://trost.codes/posts/ship-early-and-iterate): Don't wait to ship your perfect website. Like tending a garden, plant seeds today and focus on regular care and iteration.
- [Use Routines to Strengthen Friendships](https://trost.codes/posts/use-routines-to-strengthen-friendships): Making friends as an adult is tough, but keeping friends through routines makes it easier.
- [Picking the Best Tech Stack is a Trap](https://trost.codes/posts/maximizers-vs-satisficers): Are you a Maximizer or a Satisficer? Satisficers know how to make 'good enough' decisions that move them forward and make them happier.
- [Kindle Has a Good Web Reader](https://trost.codes/posts/kindle-has-a-good-web-reader): You might not know that you can access all of your Kindle books on the web for quick access and easy note taking.
- [Toxic Tea - How Gossiping Hurts You](https://trost.codes/posts/how-gossiping-hurts-you): When you say negative things about others, you might be saying them about yourself.
- [Perfectionism Isn't What You Think](https://trost.codes/posts/perfectionism-isnt-what-you-think): If you don't think you're a perfectionist, you might actually be one. That's not good, but there are ways to break out of it.
- [Should I Use AI if Learning to Code?](https://trost.codes/posts/should-i-use-ai-if-learning-to-code): If you're just learning to code in 2023, should you leverage AI or learn on your own?
- [Adding a Simple Search to an Astro Blog](https://trost.codes/posts/adding-simple-search-to-an-astro-blog): Learn how to add an easy, no hassle search to your Astro website.
- [Fifty Minute Blog Posts](https://trost.codes/posts/fifty-minute-blog-posts): By starting and finishing a blog post within 50 minutes I've been producing more and improving my writing skills.
- [Cultivating a Slow Brain](https://trost.codes/posts/cultivating-a-slow-brain): Cultivating a 'slow brain' can improve focus, manage anxiety, and help us stay in the present moment.
- [AI Won't End the World](https://trost.codes/posts/ai-wont-end-the-world): AI is a useful tool, but we're falling for another hype bubble without realizing it.
- [The ADHD Diagnosis](https://trost.codes/posts/adhd-diagnosis-superpower): I talk about my own ADHD journey, how I don't see things like hyper-focus as a superpower, and the impact of diagnosis, drawing from a Stack Overflow article.
- [I Stutter](https://trost.codes/posts/i-stutter): I've been stuttering my whole life. I've come up with ways to mitigate it, work around it, and embrace it.
- [Dabbling in Everything](https://trost.codes/posts/dabbling-in-everything): When you have many interests it's hard to stick to any one thing. Here's how I'm dealing with the need for variety in my life.
- [Comparing Yourself to Specialists](https://trost.codes/posts/specialist-comparison): Not the best coder or speaker? Neither am I. Let's stop comparing ourselves to others and be happy with what we have.
- [The Three Types of Fun](https://trost.codes/posts/three-types-of-fun): Balancing my happiness with challenging hikes, bonding trips, and cozy movie nights.
- [My Productivity System](https://trost.codes/posts/productivity-system-2023): Take a peek at how I've tailored my productivity system with handy apps and a dash of downtime.
- [Get Work Done Together with Body Doubling](https://trost.codes/posts/body-doubling): Boost your productivity with body doubling. Learn how sharing work time, virtually or physically, can elevate your focus and efficiency.
- [Accessible Awwwards](https://trost.codes/posts/accessible-awwwards): Affecting web change is challenging. Adding an Accessibility category could nudge devs to create inclusive experiences.
- [Leveling up Collaboration - Painting Done](https://trost.codes/posts/painting-done): We can work better with others when we provide context and purpose alongside tasks.
- [My Essential Reading App - Readwise Reader](https://trost.codes/posts/readwise-reader): Readwise Reader is a game-changer in how I handle and enjoy all sorts of digital content, from blog posts to YouTube videos.
- [The Arrival Fallacy](https://trost.codes/posts/the-arrival-fallacy): The Arrival Fallacy is the illusion that achieving goals brings lasting happiness. Learn to find joy in the journey, not just the destination.
- [Writing Advice for Developers](https://trost.codes/posts/writing-advice-for-developers): Improve your writing as a developer with practical tips, exercises, and resources.
- [Writing Prompts for Developers](https://trost.codes/posts/developer-writing-prompts): A list of over thirty writing prompts for developers looking to improve their technical writing skills.
- [The Power of Empathy in Developer Relations](https://trost.codes/posts/empathy-in-developer-relations): Empathy is an essential skill for developer advocates to understand and share the feelings of developers and build strong, trusting relationships.
- [Do It Wrong](https://trost.codes/posts/do-it-wrong): I beat perfectionism and procrastination with a brain hack I call Do It Wrong.
- [Holiday Snowtacular 2022 Recap](https://trost.codes/posts/holiday-snowtacular-2022-recap): A recap of the Holiday Snowtacular fundraiser, along with what went well, what didn't, and what I want to do for next year.
- [Starting Strong in Developer Relations](https://trost.codes/posts/starting-strong-in-devrel): How to start your Dev Rel career off right.
- [How to Create Content that Resonates](https://trost.codes/posts/create-content-that-resonates): A method for finding the unique type of content that resonates with your audience.
- [Hidden Dev Tools: Chrome's Command Menu](https://trost.codes/posts/chrome-command-menu): A list of my favorite tools and features tucked away into Google's Command Menu.
- [Highlight Your Current Skill Set](https://trost.codes/posts/highlight-your-current-skillset): How to Transition into a Career in Web Development by Highlighting Your Current Skill Set.
- [Timeboxing - Leave No Calendar Whitespace](https://trost.codes/posts/calendar-timeboxing): I recommend timeboxing for better daily planning, finding a balance between work and leisure, and managing a realistic to-do list.
- [Advanced Querying with Prismic Slice Machine & Next.js](https://trost.codes/posts/advanced-fetching-prismic-slice-machine-next): Fetching additional data with Prismic Slice Machine can be tricky. Here are some solutions.
- [Lower the Bar](https://trost.codes/posts/lower-the-bar): When we lower the bar for what we share with the world we're able to create more and improve faster.
- [Animating Complex SVG](https://trost.codes/posts/animating-complex-svg): I'll show you how to name and group stock SVGs so they're much easier to animate.
- [Solving Problems with CSS Custom Properties](https://trost.codes/posts/problem-solving-css-custom-properties): A look at problems I recently faced by using CSS Custom Properties in different ways.
- [My Favorite App for Everything - Bear](https://trost.codes/posts/my-favorite-app-bear): I used the app Bear for everything, and I'd love to show you some of my favorite features.
- [12 Apps That Do One Thing Really Well - macOS](https://trost.codes/posts/apps-that-do-one-thing-well): 12 Excellent and tiny macOS apps that do one task incredibly well.
- [Your New Localhost - Netlify Dev](https://trost.codes/posts/netlify-dev): Netlify's new Dev feature gives you the power of Netlify on your desktop.
- [Write Faster HTML and CSS with Emmet](https://trost.codes/posts/faster-html-and-css-with-emmet): Learn the most useful Emmet shortcuts to make your HTML and CSS writing much faster.
- [Why Header Tags are Essential](https://trost.codes/posts/why-header-tags-are-essential): If you aren't using header tags, or if you'd like to know why they're great, here's why they're a must-have on any website.
- [Put Design First](https://trost.codes/posts/put-design-first): Learn why you need to think about the real purpose of the site before you choose a layout, font, color scheme, or anything else.
- [Focus for Programmers](https://trost.codes/posts/focus-for-programmers): Learn how to take your focus to the next level with a few skills like batching and the pomodoro technique.
- [Just Start Already](https://trost.codes/posts/start-already): You've been planning that project for far too long. Today is the day you need to start!
- [What I Learned from Developer Interviews](https://trost.codes/posts/what-i-learned-from-interviews): I want to share what I learned on my frontend web developer interviews so you can perform better and get the job.
- [Copy and paste SVG code with Adobe Illustrator](https://trost.codes/posts/illustrator-svg): Speed up your vector workflow by learning how to easily copy and paste SVG between Illustrator and your favorite code editor.
- [Understanding React's Virtual DOM](https://trost.codes/posts/react-virtual-dom): The Virtual DOM might seem like magic, but it's completely understandable and crucial knowledge to becoming an expert React developer.
- [Making a Javascript Arcade Clone](https://trost.codes/posts/making-dogger): A case study on a Javascript arcade game I made for my Udacity Nanodegree.
- [Teaching Kids Coding for the First Time](https://trost.codes/posts/teaching-kids-coding): A look back at my first time teaching kids coding with Scratch. Lessons learned and what I'd do next time.
- [Two Ways to Make Teaching Better With Code](https://trost.codes/posts/teachers-need-better-code): Teaching is a tough job, but computers could make it so much more efficient.

## Podcasts

- [CodePen Radio #370: Alex Trost](https://trost.codes/posts/codepen-radio): I sat down with Chris Coyier to talk about Frontend Horse, building community, Twitch streaming, the joys of CodePens, and lots more!
- [Frontend Horse with Alex Trost](https://trost.codes/posts/podrocket): I spoke with the wonderful folks at PodRocket about creative coding, building communities, and what all this has to do with horses.
- [Episode 55 - Prismic with Alex Trost](https://trost.codes/posts/fs-jam): I got to chat with Anthony and Chris about leveraging existing non-technical skills as a developer, creative coding, and balancing the needs of developers and content editors with a headless CMS.
- [Alex Trost](https://trost.codes/posts/developers-hangout): James Perkins had me on his casual hangout podcast where we just had a chat and touched on all sorts of topics.
- [Educator Empathy with Alex Trost of Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/jamstack-radio): I sat down with the awesome Brian Douglas to discuss the growing prevalence of headless CMSes, tips for building out developer experience teams, expressing appreciation for educators, and getting started with Prismic.
- [Alex Trost - Horsing Around with this Frontend Dev](https://trost.codes/posts/we-belong-here): I had the pleasure of chatting with Lauren Lee about how I transitioned from teaching into tech.

## Streams

- [Making a Page Builder with Next.js, Storybook, and Prismic](https://trost.codes/posts/some-antics): I went on my good friend Ben Myer's stream to show them how to create a headless page builder with Prismic, Next.js, and Storybook!