Hamdi Gaied

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Articles on software engineering, browsers and the web platform, AI, and what moves the technology industry: companies, startups and entrepreneurship. Written by Hamdi Gaied, an engineering leader who builds and runs software products, from full-stack platforms to AI in production.

Browsers & standards · Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min read

I fixed a CSSOM bug in Chromium: CSSImportRule.media

My first Chromium commit, shipping in Chrome 157: CSSImportRule.media and styleSheet.media are now the same object, as the CSSOM spec requires. Here is how.

Browsers & standards · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Meet QUERY: the HTTP method REST always needed

A new official HTTP method, QUERY (RFC 10008), finally gives developers a safe, idempotent, and cacheable way to send a request body, replacing the long-standing POST /search hack.

CSS & HTML · Oct 20, 2025 · 1 min read

CSS Gets Smarter: The New if() Function Changes Everything

CSS just got an upgrade! With the new if() function, you can now make your styles dynamic and responsive without touching JavaScript.

CSS & HTML · Jul 22, 2024 · 2 min read

:has() CSS Selector : A Powerful Tool for Complex Styling

Events & news · Jul 2, 2024 · 1 min read

My experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024

What I saw at Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024: Web AI and PWA sessions, office hours with the Chrome team, and the Tunisian and MENA community on site.

JavaScript · Apr 7, 2024 · 3 min read

Tips to optimize your Javascript for the BFCache

Events & news · Apr 2, 2024 · 1 min read

Celebrating 20 Years of Gmail: A Revolutionary Email Journey

Gmail's impact on communication extends beyond personal use. It has become an essential tool for businesses, enabling seamless collaboration among team members.