Explains the importance of setting a performance budget for web projects to control page weight and load times, treating speed as a core design feature.
An article debunking the myth that responsive design inherently causes poor performance, arguing for a broader consideration of network and hardware factors.
A developer's retrospective on leading the front-end redesign of the Target corporate website in 2012, focusing on accessible and responsive UI patterns.
An interview discussing frontend development, the developer's background, and insights into HTML5 Boilerplate and web tooling.
Explores academic research on frontend development, browsers, and debugging tools, compiling papers from universities and researchers.
A curated list of influential front-end developers recognized for their open-source contributions, technical expertise, and community teaching efforts.
Explores CSS-only patterns for responsive, multi-level navigation menus, analyzing their pros, cons, and browser compatibility.
A quick tutorial on creating a responsive 960px grid system using SASS loops and variables for CSS layout.
Explores the debate between designing websites in the browser vs. using graphic editors like Photoshop, emphasizing tool familiarity and the web's interactive nature.
Argues against relying solely on web analytics for browser support decisions, advocating for future-friendly development with progressive enhancement.
A 2012 perspective on responsive web design, advocating for a progressive enhancement approach starting with a basic, fluid layout for all browsers.
Author announces a new book on responsive enhancement, covering workflow integration, fluid layouts, media queries, and modern web development techniques.
A curated list of essential RSS feeds for frontend developers, covering JavaScript, web standards, and large-scale web application development.
A review of Luke Wroblewski's book 'Mobile First', advocating for designing websites for mobile devices first due to growing mobile internet usage.
A deep dive CSS3 workshop for web developers, focusing on practical features, performance, and hands-on exercises.
A review of Ethan Marcotte's influential book 'Responsive Web Design', praising its approach to flexible web layouts and thoughtful design philosophy.
A critical analysis of CSS preprocessors like SASS and LESS, discussing their benefits but highlighting filesize concerns.
Explores how color psychology influences user perception of website speed and responsiveness, offering design tips to make sites feel faster.
Debunks common myths about web performance optimization and explains why it's crucial for user experience and business metrics.
Part 5 of a series detailing the front-end development of TwitterMatic.net using ASP.NET MVC, jQuery UI, and time pickers.
