CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) (3)
Microformats Would Benefit From a Namespace
Microformats become more and more popular, accelerated by the questionable success of the nofollow microformat. However, those of them that mandate class names cause problems that could be avoided by using a “pseudo-namespace.”
#10 · · development, html, maintainability
WCAG, HTML, and CSS: Maybe the Standards Need a Break
The web development community worries about the development of WCAG, HTML, and CSS (about the latter since recently). These worries and the related criticism appear valid and legitimate, and there are things we could do.
#9 · · development, html, accessibility
On Updating a Book (Webdesign mit CSS, 2nd Edition)
I’m still working on the second edition of Webdesign mit CSS. And I can say: I like this work, though updating a book is more challenging than starting from scratch. It looks like less work at first, but that work is different.
#8 · · development, design
CSS Practice: Namespaces in Complex Projects
Working in complex projects or in projects that don’t provide a good overview of forthcoming page types and elements may require a defensive strategy for writing CSS. Such a defensive strategy rests on certain safety measures to ensure better maintainability…
#7 · · development, maintainability
“Valid CSS” and Similar Claims Are Unprofessional
You know them. “Valid CSS” here, “Valid HTML” there, complemented by a “WAI AA” button. When these website claims hold true, that’s a great thing. Unfortunately, these conformance and quality claims have no place on professional websites.
#6 · · development, conformance
Print Style Sheets: The Basics (for No Excuses)
There are no excuses for not having at least a simple print style sheet. If you’re already on the web standards track, things are simple.
#5 · · development
Word Division: On “word-break,” Soft Hyphens, and Zero-Width Spaces
Word breaks and hyphenation are sometimes a problem when it comes to little available space but long words: The longer the word and the less space available, the more a layout is at risk. English appears to be less affected than other languages, but…
#4 · · development, html
Why “Conditional Comments” Are Bad, Repeat: Bad
“Conditional Comments” are inadvisable to use. They contradict the goal of separating structure from presentation, and because of that they will hurt you one day.
#3 · · development, html, maintainability
Internet Explorer Filter or Hack Using Character Escapes
Searching for a valid and “safe” way to circumnavigate an ugly layout problem in Internet Explorer I discovered the following filter that does not work in [IE ≤6].
#2 · · development
Jens Meiert Declares His Love to CSS…
#1 · · interviews, development