The Result of Maturity Is Simplicity
Published on May 26, 2009 (❠February 5, 2024), filed under Everything Else (RSS feed for all categories).
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Finally, it doesnât lack irony that more often than enough, web design gets protected by the credo âthe end justifies the meansâ and pragmatismâs paid homage to. The question is whether youâre talking about unhealthy, sanctimonious pragmatism or healthy, intelligent one. Functionality and simplicity are siblings of the latter; maturity is what our industry ultimately gains.
From my contribution to the all new Web Designerâs Sketchbook (German).
About Me
Iâm Jens, and Iâm an engineering lead and author. Iâve worked as a technical lead for companies like Google and as an engineering manager for companies like Miro, Iâm close to W3C and WHATWG, and I write and review books for OâReilly and Frontend Dogma.
With my current move to Spain, Iâm open to a new remote frontend leadership position. Feel free to review and refer my CV or LinkedIn profile.
I love trying things, not only in web development, but also in other areas like philosophy. Here on meiert.com I share some of my views and experiences.
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