Posted on 5 Dec 2007, 11:17pm, in css, html, web design, web development. leave a comment
With the latest issue of A List Apart, there is sure to be a lot of talk in the blogosphere about HTML 5.
We’ve had HTML 4 for a decade now and while its not perfect, what is? One thing that has me a little annoyed is the estimate for HTML 5 to be released, 10-15 years! Thats ridiculous. Now, I fully
appreciate its an immense effort, but that would make it over 20 years for when HTML 4 is released to the next iteration. I thought this was a fast paced industry.
What is clear is HTML has been pretty much forgot about over the last couple of years with exciting technologies such as AJAX and frameworks like Ruby on Rails.
Maybe we need to be calling for stop gap release, similar to what Andy Budd wants with CSS?
Just a thought.
Posted on 15 Nov 2007, 3:06pm, in accessibility, blogging, html. leave a comment
I was reading a recent post by Rachael Furn which got me thinking about accessibility and need for it in blogs.
Rachael was having a rant about how people who are not professional web designers are creating their own layouts/designs for their blog using software such as wordpress, textpattern etc.
Her argument is that it is ruining the visitors experience and the internet on a whole.
I can’t help but, generally disagreeing with her comments. A blog generally is a personal site where visitors are interested in what you have to say, you are not providing a service and not expected of anything other than trying to get your content to as many people who would read it.
However if your blog was about lets say, web design then I very much doubt people would even consider your views if you was not able to practice what you preach and further more I doubt you would be very successful.
In conclusion, while I agree it’s a sin to bastardize HTML and accessibility is a must, it generally only really applies to professional web designers not the average Joe who’s creating a site to show of his literacy skills. You have to remember the web is here for everyone, not just professionals!
