Raindrop.io Bookmarks 11/09/2024

2024年11月9日 著

• My anti-overlay client letter - Alistair Shepherd

  "It's a carefully considered, standardised letter to explain why we don't like overlays, list some of the facts, and to try to convince a client that they're rarely a good option for them. I'm publishing this as it may be helpful to others in the same situation! Read to the end if you want a bit more context/explanation."

• Tim Brown: Flexible Typesetting is now yours, for free

  "Originally published in 2018, Flexible Typesetting has sold thousands of copies and given a new generation of designers fresh mental models to craft meaningful, multidimensional typography. It is required reading in elite design programs and has encouraged the rethinking of core curricula."

• Goodbye, Twitter. | Brad Frost

  "Walking away from a following of 130,000 that I spent 15 years growing is extremely hard and painful. Scary, really!"

• Why Optimizing Your Lighthouse Score Is Not Enough For A Fast Website -- Smashing Magazine

  "Learn how Lighthouse scores are measured differently than other tools, the impact that has on measuring performance metrics, and why you need real-user monitoring for a complete picture."

• Create online forms for GOV.UK - GOV.UK Forms

  "Create an accessible online form in minutes without needing technical knowledge."

• Celebrating World Usability Day: Why Accessibility Needs Usability | UsableNet, Inc.

  "Tight accessibility standards improve user satisfaction but don't guarantee a positive experience. Companies serious about accessibility should go the extra mile to ensure usability aligns with accessibility."

• The button element: HeydonWorks

  "Your average professional developer has either never heard of the term "progressive enhancement" or is quick to condescend any old-timer still intent on applying it."