Sometimes you code a funny thing just because you can. And because it’s funny. There is probably no practical use of a web page animating URL bar in the browser (or is it?), but I made one inspired by this post. If the UX/Design people find out, they will probably forbid me to implement frontends anymore.

Wait no longer, click here and see the demo of an animated SoftwareMill ad in your browser URL bar. (I recommend Google Chrome or Firefox.)

A pimped-ASCI artwork representing SoftwareMill logo (own work, 2019)

I have recently read a great post, Why isn’t the internet more fun and weird? It starts with some reflections about MySpace. Do you remember MySpace in 90s/00s? Did you have an account there? You had this large “About Me” text area field. It was possible to put your custom HTML and CSS in it. The result? A lot of creativity.

The author of the post mentioned above works on a tool named Codeblog. It is supposed to be an open source platform for blogging with special Markdown flavor that renders React components. Some of the sample components you can embed in your post are: confetti button, glitter text, animated purple ghost.

Have a look at the post again and check it in action. Would you like to have it in your blog, personal page or LinkedIn profile?

You, as a developer, can create the new, better web. With confetti, unicorns, ghosts and emojis. You can revive the old web charm with modern tools. The 90s/00s web on steroids.