UI Dev Newsletter Issue #103
In this issue: http-equiv meta tags, no-JS radial menu, the UTF-8 story, and more.
You probably don’t need http-equiv meta tags
Rick Viscomi shares what the HTML spec says about http-equiv and how sites use it in the wild.
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Building a no-JS radial menu with CSS trigonometry, popover, and anchor positioning
Una Kravets demonstrates how to make a visually appealing, accessible, and beautifully transitioned radial menu.
Core Web Vitals for Search Engine Optimisation: What Do We Need to Know?
Harry Roberts uses fully referenced and cited Google sources to distill everything you need to know about Core Web Vitals.
The Unlikely Story of UTF-8: The Text Encoding of the Web
Bryan Lunduke shares the story of UTF-8, one of history’s most widely adopted computer standards.
Stick to boring architecture for as long as possible
Addy Osmani suggests embracing the “boring” as the sensible starting point and evaluating if there’s a compelling reason to incorporate more advanced technologies.
The joy of simplicity in web development
Chris Ferdinandi explains how web development can be absurdly fun if you stop letting fear of missing out and JavaScript library propaganda get in the way.
Accessible Animated GIF Alternatives
Tyler Sticka searches for an answer to which HTML element is more accessible for displaying GIF-like animated clips.
The new X button doesn't close the website
A hilarious GitHub issue summarizes everything wrong with the new Twitter rebrand.