Bookmarks

Use The Index, Luke — Markus Winand

A guide to database performance for developers — explains how SQL indexes work and how to write queries that use them well.

Favourite well-made apps and sites — Unsung

A curated list of thoughtfully designed software and websites, selected for craft and functionality.

Making Software — Dan Hollick

An illustrated reference manual explaining how everyday software concepts actually work — touchscreens, blur algorithms, bezier curves, rasterisation, and more.

The Component Gallery

A reference repository of UI components drawn from real-world design systems — useful for seeing how the same component is named and implemented across different teams.