The Environmental Cost of Digital
Here’s something that might shock you: the internet has a carbon footprint larger than the airline industry. That sleek website you’ve been perfecting? It might be secr
Performant Websites Don’t Have to Look Bad
The performance of your website is critical. It needs to balance speed, aesthetics and effectiveness. But what exactly is a performant website, and why does it matter? This article
The Art of Abstraction and Knowing When to Hold Back
Let’s talk about abstractions. You know, those handy shortcuts we developers love to use to make our lives easier. They’re like the seasoning in a recipe—just the right amoun
Manual Testing Still Matters
I’m a huge fan of automated testing—it just makes sense. Why spend hours running test cases when a computer can zip through them in seconds? With perks like that, my enthusiasm
Customer Support Makes Software Better
Back when I was starting out in tech, there was this weird vibe that developers were “too good” to talk to customers. It wasn’t always said out loud, but you coul
Finding Beauty in Unbalance and Asymmetry
In 2025, a rebellious design trend is gaining traction—anti-design. While many design movements favour clean layouts, perfect symmetry, and carefully curated colour palettes, ant
Embracing 2025’s Design Trends
Since our beginnings in 1990, the Accent team has had a foothold in strong design aesthetics, and we know that today, design trends are shifting faster than ever. We’re here to h
Switching to Front-End Development?
Someone recently asked me for advice on switching careers to become a front-end developer. I only knew a little about their background, except that they were exploring Free Code Ca
Learning from Failing Fast
“Fail fast” is a phrase that gets tossed around often—and for good reason. In many situations, it makes total sense. A big part of the problem with failure is that it
Microservices or Monolith? Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Software Development
Following the recommended methods and techniques may seem like common sense to many. It’s only natural to strive for excellence in software development. Adhering to accepted