Chen's Blog
FreeWeb development, CSS, JavaScript, and blockchain insights
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About Chen's Blog
Chen Hui Jing's personal blog chronicles her journey in web development, covering topics from CSS layout and JavaScript to blockchain technology and developer experience. The site features in-depth tutorials, technical articles republished from The Circle Blog, and personal reflections on building crosschain USDC solutions, smart contracts, and more. Built with Astro and hosted on GitHub Pages/Netlify, the blog is open source and includes a blend-mode visual toggle.
Key Features
Technical articles on web development (CSS, JavaScript, HTML)
In-depth blockchain content (CCTP, Circle Wallets, crosschain USDC)
Republished articles from The Circle Blog
Personal developer journey and experiences
Open source site built with Astro, hosted on GitHub Pages/Netlify
Blend-mode toggle for visual effect
RSS subscription available
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Honest, personal writing style with real-world experiences
- Covers both classic web technologies and cutting-edge blockchain topics
- Clear code examples and detailed walkthroughs
- Open source blog – source code available on GitHub
- Covers developer experience and standards advocacy
Cons
- Updates may be irregular (posts span months with gaps)
- Content heavily focused on the author's personal perspective
- Some blockchain articles are republished from Circle Blog, not original
- Site occasionally has future-dated posts (likely placeholder dates)
Best For
Learning web development fundamentals and CSS layoutsUnderstanding blockchain concepts like CCTP and crosschain USDCGaining insights from a seasoned developer's career storyExploring personal projects and hobbies (basketball, climbing, drawing)Referencing tutorials on integrating RainbowKit and Bridge Kit
FAQ
Who is Chen Hui Jing?
Chen Hui Jing is a web developer who started building HTML websites in 2008. She founded the Talk.CSS meetup and writes about web development, blockchain, and her personal interests on her blog.
How was this blog built?
The site originally used Jekyll, then was migrated to Hugo, and later to Astro. It's hosted on GitHub Pages and Netlify. The source code is available on GitHub.
What topics does the blog cover?
The blog covers web development (CSS, JavaScript, HTML), blockchain technology (Circle, CCTP, USDC), developer experience, standards, and personal hobbies like basketball and climbing.
Is the blog open source?
Yes, the blog is open source. The site repository can be found on GitHub and contributions are welcome.