CodeOpinions
The boring front-end developer
“Be a great front-end developer. Be boring.”
DesignOpinions
Why hover menus are problematic
The importance of designing for everyone.
CodeResources
MaintainableCSS
An approach to writing modular, scalable and maintainable CSS.
DesignOpinions
Always use a label
Why we should not oversimplify a form by removing the labels.
DesignOpinions
Buttons shouldn’t have a hand cursor
The hand cursor is reserved for links.
DesignOpinions
Placeholders are problematic
Why it’s better to always use labels in web forms.
DesignOpinions
Stop using device breakpoints
Content breakpoints give people better experiences.
DesignOpinions
Inline validation is problematic
“Designing the perfect inline form validation experience is nigh on impossible.”
DesignOpinions
But sometimes links look like buttons (and buttons look like links)
Why small gains can make a big difference.
DesignOpinions
User interfaces: hiding stuff should be a last resort
Discarding must come first.
CodeOpinions
The problem with web components
Hoping that web components get better in the future.
DesignOpinions
In defence of graceful degradation and where progressive enhancement comes in
Why it’s time to rehabilitate graceful degradation.
DesignResources
Form design: from zero to hero all in one blog post
How to avoid common issues.
DesignOpinions
The problem with tooltips and what to do instead
Do’s and don’ts.
DesignResources
Where to put buttons on forms
Do’s and don’ts, based on research and best practice.