Testing HTML Light DOM Web Components: Easier Than Expected!
Testing HTML Light DOM web components wasn't so scary after all. Some testing notes and patterns from a recent project.
Accessibility
Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
How our dog increased my appreciation for accessibility
Our dog headbutted me, gave me a concussion and a new appreciation of accessibility features.
Video: GIFs Are Forever, Let’s Make Them Better!
Everyone loves animated GIFs, right? Not if you have finite bandwidth, a shaky network connection or motion sensitivity! But fear not… modern browsers make it easier than ever to level up our GIF game!
Write Alt Text Like You’re Talking To A Friend
“There was this dog wearing safety glasses, surrounded by chemistry equipment, saying ‘I have no idea what I’m doing.’”
Where are the A/B tests for opening links in new tabs?
It's been nearly twenty years that we've been discussing whether or not to open outbound links in new tabs or windows. Could it really be true that no one has run an A/B test on it?
Arguments for opening links in a new tab or window
A significant percentage of web professionals believe that opening outbound links in new tabs or windows provides a benefit to site owners. Why?
Talking Transparent Design and Development on Agencies That Build
I had a lot of fun chatting with Jessie Coan and Varun Bihani about Cloud Four’s unique approach.
Hide/Show Passwords: Ten Years Later
A look back at one of my first (and most popular) open source projects.
Starfield’s Accessibility Problems
Starfield has a lot of computers to interact with: Ship controls, desktop terminals, and information kiosks. And they all have accessibility problems.