The Uncertain Web - Web development in a changing landscape

Early in this century, one major browser and one dominant platform made web development fairly predictable, but times have changed dramatically. This practical book shows you why and how to embrace the uncertainty that's enveloped the Web since the iPhone helped usher in a dizzying array of browsers and devices.

Scrapping the rules you've relied on in the past few years is the best bet for creating future-proof web solutions. By combining web standards, progressive enhancement, and an iterative approach to design and development with a desire to question the status quo, your team can develop optimal solutions and intelligent fallback options. This book points the way.
Learn how to navigate the uncertain Web
Lay a Foundation for the future with feature detection and polyfills
Explore alternatives to Responsive Web Design
Understand the importance of working with user input

About the author

Rob Larsen has spent 13 years building web sites and applications for some of the world's biggest brands. He applied that experience to teaching a broad audience in Beginning HTML and CSS.

Summary

In this practical book, veteran developer Rob Larsen outlines the principles out what he calls The Uncertain Web, and shows you techniques necessary to successfully make the transition. Consumer Long Text:

Product details

• Authors: Rob Larsen, Larsen Rob
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.02.2015
• EAN: 9781491945902
• ISBN: 978-1-4919-4590-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 230 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 373 g
• Illustrations: w. col. figs.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; COMPUTERS / Internet / General, Internet: general works