Josh Collinsworth

About:

Josh Collinsworth is a frontend engineer with a passion for coding, design, and tech, known for his word games and advocacy in accessibility and DEI.

Website:

joshcollinsworth.com

Specializations:

Writer Graphic Designer JavaScript Developer Senior Frontend Developer Frontend Engineer Course Instructor

Interests:

Dev Design Tech Accessibility DEI React alternatives Svelte Nintendo

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Bryan Anthonio Bryce Wray Danilo Campos Dave Rupert Elly Loel Ethan Mick Jeremy Keith Luke Harris Minh Quang Duong Nick Babcock Nick Simson Sara Joy Téotime Pacreau Tommy Palmer Show more (9)

Outgoing Links:

Chris Coyier Dave Rupert HeydonWorks Jeremy Keith Matt Mullenweg

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2025-08-26 • web development technology code ai

The author critiques the notion that anyone who uses AI tools to create websites can be considered a web developer. They argue that true web developers possess a deep understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and Jav...

2025-12-03 • technology optimism choice privileges ai societal issues

The author reflects on the implications of AI optimism, arguing that it is a privilege often held by those who are not directly affected by the negative consequences of AI technology. Through personal anecdotes and observations, t...

2026-03-03 • parenting marketing gender bullying and harassment black masculinity

The post critiques the absurdity of gendered marketing in products like 'Man Cereal' while reflecting on the impact of toxic masculinity on children's self-expression.

2025-11-09 • creativity art cultural criticism alchemy ai

The blog post discusses the historical pursuit of alchemy, particularly the attempt to transmute lead into gold, and draws parallels to the current trend of AI-generated art. The author argues that just as an abundance of gold wou...

2025-12-30 • entertainment parenting travel annual review personal development fertility

A heartfelt reflection on the ups and downs of 2025, including fertility struggles, the loss of a pet, and the joy of welcoming a new baby into the family.

2026-01-16 • technology parenting review baby nüborn

The review reveals major flaws in the Nüborn Baby's ordering, delivery, and functionality, contrasting with its marketed benefits and leaving the author disappointed.

2025-04-04 • creativity projects space exploration freedom

The author reflects on the joy of starting a new side project after a long time, emphasizing the importance of creating something and the freedom to explore possibilities. He encourages others to pick up their side projects and en...

2025-01-27 • tribute band dog pet loss

The text is a heartfelt tribute to the author's dog, Griff, who passed away. It describes the impact Griff had on the author's life, the memories they shared, and the grief of losing a beloved pet.

2025-01-24 • language learning word phrases chinese idioms

The English language is full of strange and rarely-used words that survive purely because they exist in common phrases or idioms. This article lists some of these words and explains how to use them correctly.

2024-12-24 •

The author reflects on the events and experiences of the year 2024, highlighting positive moments such as his son's milestones, improved health, and work achievements, as well as personal challenges and losses. He discusses his ga...

2024-11-06 •

The blog post discusses the author's child and his behavior, drawing parallels between his childlike and childish tendencies and the behavior of adults in society. It highlights the hypocrisy and double standards in politics, part...

2024-11-05 •

Josh Collinsworth's blog post is a response to a recent article published by Automattic, criticizing their handling of legal disputes with WP Engine. He questions the lack of objectivity in the article and points out the absence o...

2024-09-27 •

The blog post discusses the conflict between Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, focusing on the licensing issue and the demands made by Matt. The author, Josh Collinsworth, expresses his opinion that Matt Mullenweg should be removed fr...

2024-06-07 •

The blog post provides advice for job hunting in the tech industry, particularly for developers. It covers topics such as knowing what you want, shoring up weaknesses, creating a behavioral story bank, being financially prepared, ...

2024-05-10 •

Josh Collinsworth reflects on his decade-long journey in coding, starting with learning HTML and CSS at an internship. He discusses his transition from graphic design to web development, the challenges he faced, and the joy he fou...

2024-04-08 •

The blog post is a follow-up to the author's previous post about the Glove80 keyboard. The author discusses their experience using the keyboard for six months, highlighting its comfort, design, and impact on repetitive stress inju...

2024-03-07 •

The blog post discusses the devaluation of frontend engineering, highlighting the challenges and importance of CSS and HTML, the implicit biases against frontend developers, the expectations and responsibilities placed on frontend...

2024-02-13 •

The blog post discusses the author's concerns about the GitHub Copilot tool and its potential negative impact on code quality, accessibility, and user experience. The author provides examples of how Copilot's suggestions can lead ...

2023-12-30 •

Josh Collinsworth reflects on the things he enjoyed in 2023, including career changes, travel, gaming, reading, new CSS features, TV shows and movies, and various products he used and enjoyed. He also mentions his return to tablet...

2023-10-24 •

The blog post discusses the author's journey with ergonomic keyboards, his experience with the Kinesis Freestyle2 and ZSA Moonlander, and his decision to try the MoErgo Glove80. He details the options, pricing, and shipping of the...

2023-10-04 •

The blog post is a satirical message from the captain of a ship, announcing layoffs of 15% of the crew due to financial difficulties. The captain attempts to justify the decision, but the crew is skeptical and raises concerns abou...

2023-09-26 •

The blog post discusses the author's experience with classic rock, Mario Kart, and the polarizing nature of Tailwind. The author compares the disagreement over Tailwind to the differing perspectives on classic rock music and the u...

2023-08-04 •

The blog post discusses the author's journey from listening to popular music to discovering new, deeper music, and how this analogy applies to the world of frontend development. It highlights the limitations of React, its lag behi...

2023-07-24 •

The blog post discusses the author's experience with using Alfred and Raycast, two productivity apps for Mac. The author initially switched from Alfred to Raycast due to the hype around it, but eventually switched back to Alfred d...