Holiday Web Reading
A web developer recommends and reviews two industry books: 'Adaptive Web Design, 2nd Edition' on progressive enhancement and 'Using WebPageTest' for performance analysis.
A web developer recommends and reviews two industry books: 'Adaptive Web Design, 2nd Edition' on progressive enhancement and 'Using WebPageTest' for performance analysis.
An article about using Ruxit's web monitoring tool to identify deployment errors after a login system change.
A web developer argues for defining browser support per feature/module instead of globally, using tools like caniuse.com for clarity.
A web developer explains progressive enhancement as a use-case oriented approach, using video implementation as a practical example.
A web developer discusses building resilient websites by focusing on server control and progressive enhancement to handle unpredictable networks, devices, and user contexts.
A technical tutorial on creating a responsive, JavaScript-enhanced pop-out navigation menu with accessibility and mobile usability in mind.
A web developer revisits the 'Cut the Mustard' browser feature detection technique, proposing an updated check using Page Visibility and ServiceWorker APIs.
A critique of treating web accessibility and progressive enhancement as optional features, arguing they should be fundamental requirements.
A review of Scott Jehl's book 'Responsible Responsive Design', covering advanced responsive web design techniques, performance, and accessibility.
A technique using static Google Maps for performance, with JavaScript to enhance them to dynamic maps on user interaction.
A developer's personal recap of attending the Topconf Tallinn 2013 software conference, covering talks, panels, and networking.
A web developer argues that content is the fundamental core of the web, more important than marketing, design, or development trends.
A reflection on the lasting influence of Nate Koechley's 2008 'Professional Frontend Engineering' talk, focusing on principles like progressive enhancement and availability.
A critique of modern web development practices that undermine the web's core strength of universal accessibility across devices and networks.
Discusses the shift away from CSS vendor prefixes as features become stable, and the need to treat experimental features carefully.
A guide to creating iOS 6-style toggle switches using only CSS, focusing on accessibility, browser compatibility, and no JavaScript.
Critique of non-standard CSS text masking and advocacy for using SVG as a standards-compliant alternative for text effects.
A critique of poor mobile web practices, arguing against forced redirects to stripped-down mobile sites and intrusive app download prompts.
Argues against relying solely on web analytics for browser support decisions, advocating for future-friendly development with progressive enhancement.
A 2012 perspective on responsive web design, advocating for a progressive enhancement approach starting with a basic, fluid layout for all browsers.