Google finally adds native HLS playback to Chrome, Edge, & other Chromium desktop browsers

After nearly four years of development, Google is finally rolling out native HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) playback to Chrome on desktop with version 142 and newer, a major upgrade that’s also arriving on

Why Moving Away from SPAs improves Usability, Accessibility, and SEO - Innoweb: Innovative Web Solutions in Sydney

For years, Single Page Applications (SPAs) built with frameworks like React have dominated the web development landscape. They promised fluid transitions, dynamic interfaces, and app-like experiences.

Why Moving Away from SPAs improves Usability, Accessibility, and SEO - Innoweb: Innovative Web Solutions in Sydney

For years, Single Page Applications (SPAs) built with frameworks like React have dominated the web development landscape. They promised fluid transitions, dynamic interfaces, and app-like experiences.

Just use HTML

Tabindex: What it is, how it works, and when to use it - Pope Tech Blog

Learn what tabindex is, how it works, its impact on accessibility, and when to use it.

When HTML Speaks Clearly

As a developer, I love solving problems. But when I leaned into accessibility, I discovered a new appreciation for the elegance of HTML. All the layers of backend and frontend engineering are...

Improving Client-side Page Routing for Better Accessibility - TPGi

Single page apps can be problematic for assistive technology users. These code examples will help improve the accessibility of our app.

What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Getting Into ARIA — Smashing Magazine

[Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/aria/) is an inevitability when working on web accessibility. That said, it’s everyone’s first time learning about ARIA at some point.

super short note: placeholder perfidy – HTML Accessibility

Pride, shame, and accessibility

The relationship between shame and motivation in web development, especially regarding accessibility.

Introducing: Webbed Sites

A video from Webbed Briefs

K.I.S.S. ARIA

The article emphasizes the importance of simplicity in web development, warning against over-engineering and excessive use of ARIA. It highlights that while ARIA can enhance accessibility, improper…

Who's Afraid of a Hard Page Load?

Single-Page Applications (SPAs) are a worse user experience.

Techopolis Courses

Moving on from React, a Year Later

A retrospective on making the switch from React to StimulusJS at Scholarly

Don’t Use aria-label on Static Text Elements

Don’t use the aria-label or aria-labelledby attributes on divs, spans, or other elements representing static/noninteractive text-level semantics, unless you’re also updating roles.

An Introduction to Django Views | The PyCharm Blog

Understanding Django views helps you make faster progress in your project. Learn all about views and best practices for using them.

The underrated element - HTMHell

A collection of bad practices in HTML, copied from real websites.

An overview of accessible web applications and widgets - Accessibility | MDN

Most JavaScript libraries offer a library of client-side widgets that mimic the behavior of familiar desktop interfaces. Sliders, menu bars, file list views, and more can be built with a combination of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

Connect with Me - Life of a Rare Bird

Discover various ways to connect with Lanie Carmelo, a blind, autistic accessibility advocate and programmer. Find social media profiles, professional networks, and direct contact options.

WIENFLUSS - Agentur für zeitgemäßes Webdesign

Die österreichische Agentur für barrierefreie Websites. WIENFLUSS entwickelt durchdachte benutzerfreundliche Lösungen für inhalts­starke Websites, Web-Applikationen und Online-Informations­systeme.

You Might Not Need that Framework – Frontend Masters Boost

There are big tradeoffs, naturally, but vanilla JavaScript is very powerful, usable everywhere, lightweight, and high-performance. Learn it and use it when it's the best choice.

Accessibility Courses – Teach Access

Smarter than 'Ctrl+F': Linking Directly to Web Page Content

Discover how text fragments revolutionize web navigation. Learn to link directly to specific text on any web page, surpassing traditional 'Ctrl+F' searches.

Developing a Web Site Nonvisually in a Linux Environment

2024: 0.5% of the Global Top 200 Websites Use Valid HTML · Jens Oliver Meiert

The annual HTML conformance analysis, validating 200 home pages of the most popular websites. Despite improvements, there is no signal of commitment to valid output as a quality baseline to benefit end users as well as web development as a profession…

Something went wrong – Ways out of the JavaScript crisis

Semantic Code In HTML: What Is It And Does It Still Matter?

Semantic code in HTML is still important in modern web development. It can improve accessibility, SEO, maintainability, cross-device compatibility, future-proofing, collaboration, and page load times.

What ARIA still does not do – HTML Accessibility

Compounding complexity in modern web development

I’d wager that most of the developers who build modern websites and web apps don’t start off thinking… I’m going to make this as complex as possible.

Modern CSS Layouts: You Might Not Need A Framework For That — Smashing Magazine

It’s easy to get lost in a sea of CSS frameworks and libraries, each promising easier styling and smoother layouts.