Best Practices

For the Modern Web Developer

A Collection of Unconventional Wisdom

In a world where the web is a battleground, one must adapt to survive. The following best practices will guide you through the most crucial aspects of building a site that's not completely a disaster.

• 1. Style is Substance
• 2. Build for the Future (or at least for the Next 5 Years)
• 3. Ergonomic Flow is Key
• 4. Semantics is not just for Lawyers
• 5. Accessibility is Not an Afterthought
• 6. Progressive Enhancement is a Virtue
• 7. Compatibility is the New Black
• 8. Security is Not Just for Banks
• 9. Standards are the New Normal
• 10. Iterate, Don't Multiply