Welcome to My Digital Notebook

Published: 2026-02-24

Hey there! I’m Stefan le Roux, a front‑end web developer, and I’m thrilled to launch this little corner of the internet where I’ll be jotting down ideas, experiments, and reflections. Think of it as a hybrid between a technical showcase and a personal diary. A place where code meets curiosity.

What You’ll Find Here

Front‑End Demos

Step‑by‑step examples of UI components, layout tricks, and interactive widgets. Each demo comes with clear explanations and ready‑to‑copy code so you can drop it straight into your own projects.

CSS Deep‑Dives

From fundamentals (box model, flexbox, grid) to bleeding‑edge specs such as container queries, subgrid, cascade layers, @property, and more. I’ll walk through the syntax, show practical use‑cases, and highlight browser support so you can stay ahead of the curve.

Personal Musings

Thoughts on topics that spark my interest—tech culture, productivity hacks, philosophy, or anything else that nudges my brain. These entries give a glimpse into the mind behind the code and often reveal unexpected connections that inspire new ideas.

Reviews & Impressions

Honest takeaways from schools, bootcamps, tools, services, and businesses I’ve interacted with. If you’re trying to decide whether a particular program or product is worth your time and money, these reviews aim to give you a realistic picture.

Workshop Reflections

Recaps of any workshops I run or attend, including what worked, what didn’t, and the key lessons learned. If you’re planning to teach or learn in a workshop setting, these notes can serve as a practical guide and source of inspiration.

Why This Blog Exists

Share Knowledge – I love discovering new CSS capabilities and want to spread the word before they become mainstream.
Document My Journey – Writing forces clarity. By documenting experiments and reflections, I solidify my own learning while giving you a resource.
Build Community – Whether you’re a seasoned dev or just starting out, I hope these posts spark conversations, questions, and collaborations.

A Quick Peek Ahead

CSS Scroll‑Driven Animations – Exploring the scroll-timeline and view-timeline APIs to create smooth, performant animations that react to scrolling.
CSS View Transitions – Demonstrating the new view‑transition API for seamless page‑to‑page animations without JavaScript.
Studying at CTU Training Solutions – A candid look at my time learning web and graphic design there, where the promised quality often fell short of expectations.
Work Experience at INKFISH – Reflecting on real‑world projects, challenges, and successes from my time at a digital agency.

Thank you for stopping by! I’m excited to fill these pages with code, insights, and stories. Bookmark this site, subscribe if you’d like, and let’s explore the ever‑evolving world of front‑end development together.

Happy coding,
Stefan le Roux