Web Development Isn't About You, Dude

Watch a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges web developers to consider the diverse needs of users beyond their own experiences. Explore how empathy in coding can lead to more inclusive and robust websites. Discover practical strategies for creating universally accessible web experiences, from progressive enhancement to keyboard navigation. Learn why understanding user limitations is crucial for building truly effective and widely usable web applications in today's diverse digital landscape.

Syllabus

CHARLIE OWEN
SPRINGE NATURE
Not a single invention
Telephones
TCP/IP
HTML is a bit suggestive declarative
Frozen Innovation
Responsive Web Design
Commuting hell
npm install exciting-tech
Stop the Cycle
Accelerated Mobile Pages
Learn the Basics
Empathy is a learned skill!
Not everyone is able-bodied
Empathy is a fundamental part of our jobs
LACK OF EMPATHY IS DANGEROUS Start building with empathy
Progressively design
Accessible from the start
Mould your code into a design
A practical example
Universal! Viewable on any device with a web browser
All Progressively Enhanced
Ultimate agility
Fights FOMO
Limitations
Use real hardware
Listen to the web
Navigate with your keyboard
Defend the robustness of the WWW
The WeirdWildWeb is for everyone