Explains ambiguous ampersands in HTML, detailing character references and validity rules in HTML4 vs. HTML5 specifications.
Discusses shorthand notations for referring to HTML elements with specific attributes, comparing CSS, XPath, and custom syntax.
Explains the HTML ETAGO delimiter, its theoretical impact on <style> and <script> tags in HTML4, and how HTML5 standardized browser behavior.
Explains the rules and pitfalls of using unquoted attribute values in HTML, including when it's valid and how it interacts with CSS/JS selectors.
A developer shares insights from a WordPress meetup talk on HTML and PHP basics, explaining how to edit code without breaking a site.
A technical guide explaining touch icons for mobile web apps, covering HTML implementation, browser support, and visual effects across iOS and Android.
A technical guide on reverse-engineering and speedrunning Dropbox's 2011 Dropquest scavenger hunt to achieve the fastest possible completion time.
A technical exploration of how to use CSS without any HTML markup, demonstrating implied elements and HTTP headers.
A web developer shares insights from designing a modern university course on web development, focusing on standards and future-proof skills.
Analyzes the HTML and CSS generated by Safari's Reader mode, exploring its structure and how developers can interact with it.
A technical guide on using CSS and JavaScript to override browser defaults and display hidden HTML elements like <head>, <title>, and <meta> tags.
A developer outlines ideal working relationships with designers, from best-case collaboration to worst-case scenarios.
Oracle's Metalink 3 support portal has been retired and replaced by the flash-based My Oracle Support, with some navigation and search quirks noted.
A technical guide on handling multi-step forms in web development, focusing on usability and avoiding common pitfalls with URLs and POST data.
Explains how to build a stronger, more semantic DOM using underutilized HTML elements like fieldset, q, cite, and dfn for better structure and accessibility.
Explores native multiple file uploads in browsers using the 'multiple' attribute and feature detection for cross-browser compatibility.
A web designer critiques industry undervaluation, addressing free work requests and misleading advice on DIY website creation.
A developer shares the process and satisfaction of creating a custom template for their BlogEngine.net blog after 11 months.
