Articles Tagged with Semantics
- 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.
- My Development and Design Process
- Inspired by a post put together from Jonathan Snook, here’s a look into my development process.
- Abbreviation or Acronym? What’s the Difference?
- Taking a closer look at the similarities and differences between ‘acronym’ and ‘abbr’
- Standards, Semantics, Accessibility, and HTML Email
- You can love email, you can hate email. An opinion can vary from one extreme to the other when asking any group of people, but almost everyone using the Internet spends part of their day sending, receiving, and reading email. One thing that the majority can agree on is having a dislike for […]
- My Latest Take on Image Replacement
- The new design got me thinking about image replacement techniques and I think I’ve come up with a good technique for solving the problem of readers with images disabled and CSS enabled.
- Taking Hold of your Submit Button
- Coming up with a good method for marking up forms can be one of the more difficult things as a designer/developer. They have a tendency of looking awkward and ugly and can be the low point of any project you’re working on. There have been countless articles written and techniques developed with the […]
- Spread the Word About Standards
- Last week there was a great article written by Roger Johansson in which he wrote about Why Standards Still Matter. Shortly thereafter another article was written by Robert Nyman who also had a few things to say about The Web Standards War. Both articles give a refreshing look into the area of writing […]
- Calendar Semantics: Table or List
- Many times, when a developer first begins to use proper HTML and CSS for markup and style, he or she has a tendency to disown tables and avoid their use at all cost. While thinking that way can allow a developer to discover many creative ways of using the newfound power of CSS, it can put someone at a severe disadvantage.
- Introducing MBN DuoTone Headings
- One thing that JavaScript is absolutely great for is enhancing the average browsing experience for your user. On the other hand, requiring the presence of JavaScript compatibility can be an utter disaster. In my opinion, JavaScript is great for visual or functional enhancements, but those features should not be necessary to make proper use of any particular document. If a user doesn’t arrive equipped with the ability to run JavaScript, they shouldn’t know they’re missing out on anything.
- Giving Markup Some Class
- One of the great things about CSS is the ability to give elements a class or id. The trouble is, like many other elements of XHTML/CSS, they can be abused. I know when I first began using CSS, I would give just about anything a class just because I could. I would […]
- But it Validates!
- In my personal opinion, the overall state of the Web is growing in the acceptance of valid markup. For the most part this is great; having valid markup is often the first hurdle to overcome when becoming a good developer. I know that when my eyes were first opened to valid markup, I […]
- Semantic Image Use
- Semantic markup often holds more value than meets the eye. When practicing semantics with your markup, a byproduct is increased accessibility, decent base search engine optimization, and a boost to usability. The use of images in development is sometimes a gray area for new developers. The beauty of CSS is the ability […]
- Google vs. Web Standards - Part 2
- In continuance of Part 1: How could Google better their situation? First, a step back needs to be taken and the overall picture needs to be dissected. What is Google offering? To put it simply, Google’s main founding purpose was to offer the best search engine on the Web. Looking further into […]
- Google vs. Web Standards - Part 1
- According to Google’s Company Overview: “Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Google is arguably the most widely used search engine ever. According to the Nielsen NetRatings from SearchEngine Watch, Google accounted for 46.3% of search engine traffic in November of 2005. We can all safely assume […]
