The Ten Commandments for the Modern Web Developer

1. Thou shalt not use Comic Sans.

A font so vile, it hath ruined the eyes of many.

2. Thou shalt use semantic HTML.

For the love of all things good and holy, use header and nav tags!

3. Thou shalt not make thy users click on anything that shouldn't be clicked.

Don't make 'em guess what will happen when they click on a link that says 'Download this thingy... maybe?'

Understand the pain of clickbait.

4. Thou shalt use alt text for images, lest the blind be led into darkness.

For the love of all things visual, tell the blind what's in the picture, or they'll be lost in the void.

Learn about the importance of accessibility.

5. Thou shalt not use Flash, that scourge of the modern web.

It's like, well, a plague, man. Get rid of it.

Why Flash is the devil's work.

6. Thou shalt use a Content Security Policy, lest the user's data be stolen.

Protect thy users' data like it's the crown jewels, or their grandma's cookie jar.

Learn about the power of CSPA.

7. Thou shalt not use a font size that's too small.

Thy users' eyes are precious, don't make 'em squint.

Understand the joy of readable text.

8. Thou shalt use HTTPS, lest thy users be spied upon.

Protect thy users' data, protect their trust, and get a good grade in the SEO game.

The importance of HTTPS.

9. Thou shalt not make thy users wait, for time is money.

Load thy pages fast, or thy users will flee.

Learn about the speed of the web.

10. Thou shalt not forget, for the web is forever.

Update thy site, or thy users will curse thee.

Understand the importance of maintenance.

And lo, if thou dost break these commandments, thou shalt face the wrath of the web.

Or, at least, thy users' scorn.

Read the consequences.

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