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Andy Bell – Be the browser’s mentor, not its micromanager

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Web development

What it is

Andy Bell's 2022 talk on hinting the browser rather than micromanaging it, using progressive enhancement, CSS layout, fluid type and space, and modern CSS to build resilient front-ends.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as a practical case for intrinsic, fluid CSS that cuts down on media queries and selectors.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2023, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “I'd really encourage you to watch this talk by Andy”

    Intrinsic sizing approach cuts CSS volume, media queries and selectors.

    youngtaff, 2023-02 · Strong recommendation · in “My favourite 3 lines of CSS”

  2. “In particular the answer to your question can be found at 14:38”

    Andy Bell's talk answers the viewport question at 14:38.

    traceroute66, 2023-08 · Recommendation · in “The Ideal Viewport Doesn't Exist”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: css, progressive enhancement, fluid typography, responsive design, web development

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