Tag: XHTML

Siding with HTML over XHTML, My Decision to Switch

The HTML vs. XHTML debate has been long standing. I recently made the decision to switch from XHTML to HTML, here’s why.

Posted: June 30, 2008

Web Standards Creativity Book Review

Web Standards Creativity is a great book put together by 10 of the most known Web designers and developers in the industry.

Posted: November 05, 2007

At What Point Do Semantics Not Apply?

Are semantics completely inapplicable when it comes to CSS? Do you feel as though trying to create semantic classes is simply overzealous? Without the structured definition and documentation of (X)HTML to back it up, is CSS better left to be implemented on a ‘what works’ basis? Are semantic names that only describe visual orientation as meaningful as valuable as those which describe the informational meaning?

Posted: September 17, 2007

Please do not Use CSS Frameworks

I give the authors of CSS frameworks credit for making an idea a reality, but I hope the use of CSS frameworks is limited to testing environments and the like, as I can’t see their value in the overall Web Standards movement. I don’t mean to step on any toes or anything, it is just my personal opinion.

Posted: August 27, 2007

How to Retain Site Quality After Delivery

There are a number of ways for clients to make updates in various CMSs, but which is best?

Posted: August 13, 2007

Is Manipulating the DOM for Presentation Acceptable?

Is manipulating the DOM to include extra markup needed to desired design elements acceptable?

Posted: July 09, 2007