Web Development Reading List
FreeA curated weekly newsletter for web developers (now archived)
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About Web Development Reading List
WDRL (Web Development Reading List) is a curated weekly newsletter for web engineers, coders, and engineering managers, created by Anselm Hannemann. It ran for over 10 years with 300+ editions, providing hand-picked links on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and work-life balance. The project is now archived, but all content remains accessible and searchable on the website.
Key Features
Curated weekly newsletter with hand-picked web development links
Over 300 editions spanning 10+ years
Recommended by industry leaders from Google, Adobe, Facebook, and others
No advertising, fully reader-supported via donations
Archives fully searchable and still accessible
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Carefully curated content by an experienced frontend developer
- Respected and endorsed by well-known industry figures
- Completely free of ads and sponsored content
- Searchable archive adds long-term value
Cons
- No longer maintained or updated with new issues
- Only archive access available; no new recommendations
- Focused primarily on web development, may not cover other tech areas
Best For
Staying up-to-date with the latest in HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptDiscovering high-quality articles and resources for web developmentFinding inspiration for a good work-life balance as a developerAccessing a historical archive of curated web development content
FAQ
Is WDRL still active?
No, the project is not maintained anymore but all archives are still viewable and searchable on the website.
Who created WDRL?
Anselm Hannemann, a freelance Frontend Developer and Engineering Manager, created and curated the newsletter.
How often was it published?
It was published weekly for over 10 years, with more than 300 editions in total.
How many subscribers did WDRL have?
The newsletter was sent to about 18,000 subscribers via email and reached several thousand readers monthly via website, feed, and social media.
How was WDRL funded?
It was entirely reader-supported through small donations, with no advertising in the newsletter.