Smashing Magazine is an online publication primarily catering to web developers and web designers[1] worldwide. Launched in 2006 by Sven Lennartz and Vitaly Friedman, both then part of the German-based Smashing Media AG, the magazine focuses on providing resources and insights to the web development community.[citation needed]
In 2012, the magazine expanded its offerings by organizing web design conferences across Europe and North America. These events, known as SmashingConf, were initiated by Vitaly Friedman and Marc Thiele and provide a platform for practitioners to learn, interact, and network.[citation needed]
Several sources have acknowledged Smashing Magazine's influence within the web development world. The Huffington Post ranks it as a leading platform for web developers to find job opportunities.[2]
On November 27, 2012, Smashing Magazine launched their Smashing Library,[4] containing more than 60 eBooks and videos on web design. The library provides content on design best practices and coding techniques.
Newsletter
A bi-monthly email newsletter highlights the magazine's content. As of August 2022, the newsletter had over 176,000 subscribers.[5]
Awards and recognition
Smashing Magazine received Shorty Award in 2010 and the .net Awards for Best Blog in 2008.[6][7]
