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Everything Figma won't tell you: Frontending with detail (Part 1)
Beyond static Figma files, frontend engineering is about "torturing the design" to bridge the gap between mockups and reality. We account for fluid layouts, edge-case content, and invisible states to transform "Goldilocks" designs into resilient, accessible digital ecosystems.
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Betting harder than ever for remote work
MarsBased was founded twelve years ago as a remote-first company not out of convenience, but out of conviction. Long before remote work became mainstream, we deliberately chose to build an officeless company around trust, autonomy, and life balance.
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Always use a .dockerignore in your projects
A missing .dockerignore slows down deployments and risks exposing sensitive data. Learn why this small but critical file is as essential as .gitignore.
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Replacing jQuery with React: a pragmatic migration plan (with real estimates)
Legacy frontends rarely fail loudly. They fail quietly: slower iteration, harder UI changes, more edge-case bugs, and a growing sense that every improvement costs too much. That is usually the moment teams consider moving from a jQuery-heavy UI to a component-based frontend like React.
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AI code agents and Typed Languages
AI code agents work best with typed languages. Better inference, safer refactors, and clearer APIs make typing feel like leverage rather than bureaucracy.
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Setting sail with eTech Yachting: Python, IoT, and AI on the high seas
We are delighted to officially welcome eTech Yachting as our newest client at MarsBased.
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ChatGPT launches the App Directory and a new workflow for building apps inside ChatGPT
OpenAI has officially launched the ChatGPT App Directory, opening a new distribution channel for developers to publish applications that run directly inside ChatGPT. Starting now, developers can submit their ChatGPT apps for review. Once approved, apps become discoverable in a dedicated directory,
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Generating AI blog images with consistent style in 4K
If you run a blog or manage digital content, you’ve likely encountered the "Holy Grail" of generative AI: Consistency. Tools like ChatGPT or Gemini can create breathtaking artwork in seconds. However, they suffer from a major flaw: Artistic Amnesia. Today, they generate a perfect minimalist illustr
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Why have we forbidden agentic browsers at MarsBased?
Agentic browsers are untamed. A diamond in the rough. As such, they need polishing before we fully utilise them in a safe way. In the meantime, we are not using them at MarsBased.
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An unforgettable journey: inside our annual Martian Day
Our annual Martian Day was a massive success! This year, we took time to strategically review our trajectory and future vision, fueled growth with an insightful workshop on artificial intelligence, and celebrated the human heart of our mission through employee recognition. We capped the day with fun trivia and our Secret Santa, reaffirming that team connection is the core of our stellar journey.
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How we solved host VPN conflicts by running OpenVPN inside Docker containers
Struggling with routing conflicts between your corporate VPN and OpenVPN? Learn how we solved connectivity issues by running the OpenVPN client directly inside Docker containers . A step-by-step guide to achieving a stable, isolated, and conflict-free development environment without modifying your host OS.
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React vulnerability (CVE-2025-66478): How we responded and what you should do
A critical React SSR vulnerability (CVE-2025-66478, CVSS 10.0) allows remote code execution. We have swiftly patched all active React/Next.js client projects. Users must apply the official fix immediately.
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