Archive for the ‘Semantics’ Category
Getting Back to Basics: Effective Use of Images
Imagery is a very important aspect in Web design. Are you using images properly?
Current Events: The Official End to XHTML
XHTML 2 has been officially dropped in favor of HTML 5. Find out what that means to you.
Our Yearly Reminder of What it’s All About
CSS Naked Day 2009 is set for April 9th. Find out more about the event and participate!
Closing this Chapter on CSS Frameworks
Has the debate surrounding CSS frameworks been partially due to a misunderstanding of the term CSS framework?
At What Point Do Semantics Not Apply?
Are semantics completely inapplicable when it comes to CSS? Do you feel as though trying to create semantic classes is simply overzealous? Without the structured definition and documentation of (X)HTML to back it up, is CSS better left to be implemented on a ‘what works’ basis? Are semantic names that only describe visual orientation as meaningful as valuable as those which describe the informational meaning?
How to Retain Site Quality After Delivery
There are a number of ways for clients to make updates in various CMSs, but which is best?
Is Manipulating the DOM for Presentation Acceptable?
Is manipulating the DOM to include extra markup needed to desired design elements acceptable?
Are Inline Styles Sometimes Okay? When? Why?
Limitations range greatly from one CMS to another, some have embraced Web standards and produce semantically rich and valid markup, while others have put standards on the back burner. One issue I’ve had some reoccurring trouble with in the past is the combination of a CMS with managed images that are part of the design as opposed to having informational value.
POSH: Semantic Markup for Driving Directions
Driving directions offer a lot of semantic data. This article takes the semantics of driving directions into consideration and offers discussion about how to improve structural markup of directions.
A Semantic Breakdown of Restaurant Menus
This article takes into consideration a restaurant menu and discusses what makes the most semantic sense when marking one up using HTML.
