Don't Roll Your Own ...

The blog post emphasizes the importance of not creating custom implementations for critical components in software development, drawing parallels with cryptography. It discusses common pitfalls of DIY approaches to user interface elements like scrolling, link navigation, and form controls, arguing that relying on established browser functionalities generally leads to better user experiences. The author suggests that frequent changes in website layouts can confuse users, just as radical alterations in command-line interfaces would be unsettling.