Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Karsten Biedermann
Why AI writes software but doesn’t build a good product
If you believe Death by Claude, Trello, Notion, and other tools are “already dead.” When I read that and realized that many people are declaring SaaS dead for reasons like these, I thought: Why should I prefer an ugly but functional solution that Claude Code or Claude Design can build for me in minutes to a tool that’s been developed over years and optimized in terms of UI and UX?
Get **** done. I hate what Trello has become
I hate productivity tools. Not in a cute, ironic way. I mean I genuinely hate how they look, how they feel, and what they've turned into. They're bloated. They're ugly. And they're built for reporting, not for work. Before Atlassian bought Trello, it wasn't pretty - but it was reduced. It did one thing. And it didn't pretend to be enterprise-ready. Since then, everything seems optimized for big organizations that confuse visibility with progress. More workflows. More dashboards. More pricing tiers.
The CSS if() Function Has Arrived!
For years, we've relied on workarounds: JavaScript toggle classes, CSS preprocessor mixins, or endless media query blocks. The if() function puts an end to all that, bringing conditional logic directly into CSS - elegant, performant, and declarative. property: if( condition-1: value-1; condition-2: value-2; condition-3: value-3; else: default-value ); The function checks conditions sequentially and applies the first matching value.
How one line of CSS can make your multi-page app feel like an SPA
We love multi-page apps (MPAs) for their simplicity, but every full reload flashes the screen white. The View Transition API grabs a screenshot of the old view, loads the new page, and then blends them together. The result is fluid navigation — no heavy framework required. @view-transition { navigation: auto; } Add this rule to every page in your project. Starting with Chrome 126+, Edge 126+ and Safari 18.2+, you instantly get a cross-fade between all internal navigations.
A practical migration handbook from Sass/SCSS to modern native CSS
Karsten Biedermann · Follow 4 min read · -- Modern CSS has rapidly evolved, integrating many features that were once exclusive to Sass/SCSS. Features like CSS variables, native nesting, color functions, and cascade layers are now built into the language — eliminating the need for a preprocessor in most cases. This article provides a practical guide for developers looking to migrate their codebases from SCSS/Sass to modern native CSS.
Freelancing 2025: The must-know trends for developers
Karsten Biedermann · Follow 3 min read · -- Freelancing has evolved rapidly over the past few years: remote work is the norm, projects are sourced globally, and new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping workflows. By 2025, this shift will only accelerate. This article explores key trends that will be especially relevant for freelance developers in the coming years. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, freelancers need to stand out.
Top AI Communities in 2025
Karsten Biedermann · Follow 3 min read · -- The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized software development, pushing developers to stay up-to-date with the latest tools, trends, and technologies. In this dynamic environment, communities have become invaluable hubs for support, inspiration, and growth. 2024 marks a pivotal year for AI communities, as they continue to drive innovation and foster collaboration.
devpilot - Find developers who create top-notch code with AI | Product Hunt
Home Product devpilot Find developers who create top-notch code with AI Devpilot offers a modern alternative to the traditional application process by focusing on demonstrable skills and test results. This allows developers and companies to connect more efficiently without relying on outdated methods like the classic résumé. Maker Shoutouts We couldn't have built this without... About this launch was hunted by in devpilot by Hiring, Artificial Intelligence, Tech. Made by .
AI will change everything in software development. Here are 3 examples!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change everything in software development. I came to this conclusion at the end of 2023, after over 17 years of traditional programming. It was not easy for me to accept that the times are over when you had to check code line by line during bug fixing, and the nth attempt to deploy a project failed because of a simple error that you had overlooked countless times.
Say hello to the next generation of prompt engineers: The future of programming
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change everything in software development. I came to this conclusion at the end of 2023, after over 17 years of traditional programming. It was not easy for me to accept that the times are over when you had to check code line by line during bug fixing, and the nth attempt to deploy a project failed because of a simple error that you had overlooked countless times.
Say hello to the next generation of prompt engineers: The future of programming
Karsten Biedermann · Follow 5 min read · -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change everything in software development. I came to this conclusion at the end of 2023, after over 17 years of traditional programming. It was not easy for me to accept that the times are over when you had to check code line by line during bug fixing, and the nth attempt to deploy a project failed because of a simple error that you had overlooked countless times.
Goodbye SASS 👋, welcome back native CSS
Sass has established itself as a powerful preprocessor installed locally, forming the backbone of my projects for over a decade. It enabled me to efficiently organize scalable and stable CSS packages. Even today, I still consider Sass to be an extraordinarily powerful tool. Yet, as we step into the year 2024, it's undeniable that CSS has undergone rapid development. Features that were once unique to Sass are now natively integrated into CSS, including variables and the latest highlight: CSS Nesting.
The power of CSS Variables 💪: A flexible solution for spacing utilities
In modern web development, flexibility and adaptability are key aspects that determine the effectiveness and aesthetics of a webpage. CSS variables offer just this flexibility, allowing developers to define values centrally and then reuse and adjust them across the project as needed. A particularly practical application for CSS variables is the control of spacing.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Karsten
Contact Karsten, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack