Shalitha Suranga Programmer | Author of Neutralino.js | Technical Writer

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6 fast (native) alternatives for VSCode

Dev

VSCode has architectural performance limits. Compare six fast, native code editors built for lower resource usage.

Shalitha Suranga
Jan 9, 2026 ⋅ 10 min read
Is A Hero Section Necessary?

Is a hero section necessary?

UX Design

This article examines when hero sections are necessary in digital products, when they create friction, and how to evaluate them using UX goals, primary actions, user flow impact, and real-world alternatives.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 14, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
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10 best hero section examples and what makes them effective

UX Design

Discover how to craft UX-friendly hero sections with examples, design tips, and strategies that drive engagement and conversion.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 4, 2025 ⋅ 18 min read
What Should Be In A Hero Section

What should be in a hero section?

UX Design

An in-depth breakdown of hero section anatomy, including headings, supporting copy, CTAs, visuals, optional pre- and post-hero elements, hierarchy heuristics, scanning patterns, and practical sizing decisions for real product teams.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 2, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
How Do I Make An Accessible, Performant Hero Section?

How do I make an accessible, performant hero section?

UX Design

A practical guide to designing hero sections that are accessible and performant, covering contrast, motion, keyboard navigation, LCP optimization, and collaboration tips for designers and developers.

Shalitha Suranga
Nov 22, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
Overusing AI Is Ruining UX — Here’s How To Avoid The Trap

Overusing AI is ruining UX — here’s how to avoid the trap

UX Design

Designers are automating faster than they’re thinking. Learn why overreliance on AI is hurting UX and how to use it without losing creativity.

Shalitha Suranga
Nov 6, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read
I Think The Next UX Era Will Shock Us: Here Are My 3 Big Predictions

I think the next UX era will shock us: Here are my 3 big predictions

UX Design

The “modern” UI/UX era is already aging. I believe the next wave of design will change how users see — and feel — technology. Here are my predictions for what’s coming next.

Shalitha Suranga
Oct 29, 2025 ⋅ 10 min read

How to decide how deep your UX redesign should go

UX Design

Sometimes a new color palette does the job. Other times, you need to rethink your product from the ground up. Here’s how to tell which kind of redesign your UX needs.

Shalitha Suranga
Oct 9, 2025 ⋅ 12 min read
Frontend Devs Aren't Lazy, They're Burnt Out

Frontend developers are burned out, not lazy

Dev

Shipping modern frontends is harder than it looks. Learn the hidden taxes of today’s stacks and practical ways to reduce churn and avoid burnout.

Shalitha Suranga
Sep 15, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
too many tools: How to manage frontend tool overload

Too many tools: How to manage frontend tool overload

Dev

Read about how the growth of frontend development created so many tools, and how to manage tool overload within your team.

Shalitha Suranga
Sep 11, 2025 ⋅ 12 min read
What happens when dev communities die Stack Overflow’s slow collapse

What happens when dev communities die: Stack Overflow’s slow collapse

Dev

Explore how Stack Overflow’s slow collapse affects programming and the possible future for Stack Overflow vs. generative AI competition.

Shalitha Suranga
Aug 29, 2025 ⋅ 10 min read
How I Debug Faster With These Chrome DevTools Console Features

How I debug faster with these Chrome DevTools Console features

Dev

Improve the old-fashioned debugging JavaScript workflow by effectively using some lesser-known Chrome DevTools console features.

Shalitha Suranga
Jul 28, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read