Issue 211
Lazy-loading, regular grids, accessibility as progressive enhancement.
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Issue 211
This morning it felt a little like Autumn (Fall for many of you) as I cycled up to the gym. I'm going to need to get my bike lights out! Despite being a (very) long time out of school, I still quite like the back to school feeling that begins at this time of year. For me a back to travel reality as all the conferences and meetings start up again!
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Native lazy-loading for the web | web.dev
Native lazy-loading for the web is here in Chrome. This article explains how it works.
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Inspired Design Decisions: Ernest Journal — Smashing Magazine
This third instalment of Inspired Design is interesting for anyone who thinks it isn't possible to create an interesting and unique layout when using the strict grid patterns of a framework. This time, Andy Clarke is taking inspiration from the design of Ernest Journal, which uses a very regular grid.
Jules Forrest on For The Love Of The Grid on Vimeo
In this video from Smashing Conf Toronto, Jules Forrest codes a design live on stage using CSS Grid. We've published all of the Smashing Conf Toronto video, you can find them all here.
Using Progressive Enhancement to Design for Accessibility - Blog | SitePen
This is a really nice post explainng designing for accessibility in terms of progressive enhancement.
"The solution is progressive enhancement. For years, developers have utilized this approach to ensure that their code works across multiple browsers and operating systems. The idea is to start at the bottom: make sure that the core functionality of the application works on the most antiquated browser, and then layer on nuance and support for the users who have newer, more capable browsers. When designing for accessibility, we can take the same approach. Start with accessibility requirements first, and then enhance upwards."
Design Principles for Developers: Processes and CSS Tips for Better Web Design | CSS-Tricks
This is the sort of article I love, as a design-challenged developer. Not just layout but I wanted to include it as there are some useful tips for folk like me.
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