Developers don’t write code for computers. I mean, we do, but not primarily. If we did, it would make no difference whether we wrote in Java, bytecode, or complete binary. Yet when given a choice, we write in abstractions because developers write code for other developers.
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As a junior developer, my number one problem was creating premature abstractions. Nowhere was this more evident than my React components.
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Frontend development is a field that changes daily, and to stay up-to-date, I need a steady source of new information. One way I do this is through newsletters.
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The description list (<dl>) is a magical element that can be used to mark up anything from dictionary entries to recipes. So, what’s so special about it?
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Reading is a great way to learn, but it’s also a fantastic way to open yourself up to new ideas and experiences. As a developer, I believe reading is important to my continued growth and advancement. If you believe that too, you might enjoy these ten books that I find particularly interesting.
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The details element is one of my favorite HTML elements. Yes, I have favorite HTML elements. Yes, I know that’s weird.
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Did you know there’s an address element? Well, brace yourself, because there is! But its use has been a source of confusion until recently.
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If you didn’t already know, your CSS can influence screen readers. One of the most surprising things to me was learning that VoiceOver removes list semantics from uls and ols when list-style-type: none is applied to them.
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I wanted to share what my typical accessibility testing sessions look like. This is a quick over, but I hope you find it helpful (and if you haven’t done so yet, check out some accessibility quick wins I wrote about).
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Hello, my younger self. How are things? I understand you’re learning about the amazing world of web accessibility, something I wholeheartedly endorse.
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