Summary of a Google I/O 2014 talk on building a team-wide performance culture for web development, focusing on mobile users and metrics.
A guide to fixing Windows 8.1's behavior of reactivating existing app instances instead of launching new ones from search.
Explores the evolution of responsive web design beyond fluid grids and media queries, discussing its broader principles and future-friendly approaches.
An analysis of Medium's declining content quality, exploring the platform's lack of incentives for writers and the dilution of its exclusive brand.
A web developer argues that content is the fundamental core of the web, more important than marketing, design, or development trends.
Summary of Luke Wroblewski's 2013 talk on designing mobile web experiences for write/read interactions, focusing on one-handed use and simplified flows.
Discusses the nuance in web development advice, using responsive images as an example of why 'your mileage may vary' (YMMV).
A tech professional shares his experience using Windows 8 as his primary OS, arguing the transition for desktop users is manageable and less drastic than critics claim.
Critique of counterproductive password policies, using Barclaycard as an example, and suggestions for more user-friendly, secure authentication.
Discusses the challenges of serving high-resolution images to new iPads on low-bandwidth connections and criticizes Apple's approach.
A critique of poor mobile web practices, arguing against forced redirects to stripped-down mobile sites and intrusive app download prompts.
A 2012 analysis of major German news sites reveals most fail to provide shareable links to specific images in their galleries, highlighting poor web development practices.
Explores Google Chrome's autoupdate feature as a key design philosophy, focusing on user simplicity and delivering content over browser complexity.
A review of Luke Wroblewski's book 'Mobile First', advocating for designing websites for mobile devices first due to growing mobile internet usage.
The author questions the term 'mobile' in web design, arguing it's outdated and doesn't reflect today's diverse device landscape and user contexts.
Argues that user interface design is more critical than backend functionality for initial web app success, prioritizing user experience over technical perfection.
Explores the debate on responsive web design vs. mobile context, analyzing if mobile users need different content than desktop users.
A critique of CAPTCHAs, arguing they are insecure, inaccessible, and shift the burden of spam prevention onto users instead of site owners.
Debunks common myths about web performance optimization and explains why it's crucial for user experience and business metrics.
Explores the design principle that tools with limited, well-defined options foster greater user intimacy and enduring value than feature-packed alternatives.
