Null is often treated as a useful representation of no data, but maybe we should rethink this. As one Sparkboxer was learning more about Rust, they discovered that the best way to handle null should be to configure it as a fail state as early as possible.
A minimum viable product seems like a great idea, but does it actually work in practice? Learn how Sparkbox worked with a client on honing the scope and opening communication to build a functional application for a company in the autonomous vehicle industry.
A healthy, positive organizational culture can have a direct impact on your bottom line. One Sparkboxer explores the importance of communication, consistency, and empowerment in the creation of a thriving, empowering work environment that promises to strengthen ROI.
Building a better web means building with accessibility in mind. Not sure how to keep learning or where you might need to focus your learning efforts? Take the Trivia11y quiz and test your accessibility knowledge!
Building a better web means building a web that is accessible for all users—including those with disabilities or those that need to use assistive technology. This list of resources can help you start or dig deeper on your journey to learning about accessibility.
The cultural alignment of your organization and design system team impacts the success of your design system. Years of research and experience have helped Sparkbox develop a strategy for overcoming design system cultural challenges.
An MVP is a design and development workhorse. From earning stakeholder buy-in and showcasing potential value to providing valuable real-world knowledge and imparting valuable process lessons, it can do a lot.
Let’s compare three modern UI Rendering Frameworks—Next.js, Astro, and Qwik. Using Lighthouse, we'll look at these rendering patterns on Time to Interactive, Total Blocking Time, and Largest Contentful Paint.
An MVP is an all-hands-on-deck sort of situation, but sometimes there aren’t too many “hands” available. At Sparkbox, the role of Frontend Designer is pivotal in these situations because they can act as the Hammer or the Chisel. Sometimes both simultaneously.
In a time of high burnout rates and turnover wreaking havoc in tech, a position dedicated to people care might be the right solution for your organization. It was for Sparkbox. We created the People Care Manager position (a real HR unicorn) to tend to the wellbeing of our teams.
Katie Jennings
Director of Business Development
