An investigation into how JavaScript-first frontend culture and bloated frameworks contributed to performance issues, especially on low-end mobile devices.
Exploring the Virtual Keyboard API to solve the problem of fixed UI elements being hidden by mobile keyboards, with examples and browser support details.
Explains new CSS viewport units (svh, lvh, dvh) that solve mobile layout issues caused by dynamic browser UI elements like address bars.
Analysis of Ember.js performance data reveals Fandom mobile sites significantly increase median JavaScript processing times, skewing benchmarks.
A reflection on web performance evolution, from Responsive Design to Progressive Web Apps, emphasizing speed and mobile-first principles.
Critique of using separate 'm.' domains for mobile sites, highlighting usability issues when sharing links across devices.
A recap of Mozilla's Firefox OS announcements and new Web API developments from Mobile World Congress 2014.
Discusses the 300ms click delay on touch devices, critiques disabling zoom as a solution due to accessibility issues, and recommends alternatives like FastClick.
Summary of Luke Wroblewski's 2013 talk on designing mobile web experiences for write/read interactions, focusing on one-handed use and simplified flows.
A guide to making mobile web pages accessible using VoiceOver on iOS, covering event handling and testing for screen readers.
Announcing the launch of the Breaking Development Podcast, focusing on web design, development, and interviews with industry experts.
A critique of poor mobile web practices, arguing against forced redirects to stripped-down mobile sites and intrusive app download prompts.
Argues that news sites should prioritize responsive mobile websites over native apps for content delivery, as apps create unnecessary costs and user friction.
The author questions the term 'mobile' in web design, arguing it's outdated and doesn't reflect today's diverse device landscape and user contexts.
Author announces two upcoming tech conference talks on Mobile Web Performance and the practical use of Media Queries in Responsive Web Design.
A technical guide explaining touch icons for mobile web apps, covering HTML implementation, browser support, and visual effects across iOS and Android.
Announcing the Breaking Development 2011 conference in Dallas, focused on mobile web design and development with a curated speaker lineup.
A technical guide on implementing Google Analytics for mobile websites using server-side PHP, focusing on tracking without JavaScript.
