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Part 3: Media Query Pitfalls – Watch Out for These!

This blog post is Part 3 of a three-part series in which we explore the concept of responsive web design. In Part 1, we looked at how the evolution of web technologies has collided with consumer demands to create the problem responsive design solves. In Part 2, we showed how media queries enable responsive design. Now we’ll wrap things up by steering you clear of some of the most common pitfalls in a responsive design implementation.

So now you’re thinking, “this is great, look how much easier my life just got!” You knew that wouldn’t last long right?

Read more to learn about the media query pitfalls to watch.

Part 2: Responsive Design and Media Queries

This blog post is Part 2 of a three-part series in which we explore the concept of responsive web design. In Part 1, we looked at how the evolution of web technologies has collided with consumer demands to create the problem responsive design solves. In this part, we’ll show an example of how media queries enable responsive design, and in Part 3 we’ll wrap things up by steering you clear of some of the most common pitfalls in a responsive design implementation.

Read more to see how media queries enable responsive design.

Part 1: How We Got Here

Driverless cars. 3-D printing. Large hadron colliders. As mankind surges toward Singularity, technological growth is occurring at break-neck speed in seemingly every industry there is. Information is being disseminated faster than ever over the Internet and is being consumed on multitudes of devices. Desktops, PCs, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and even cameras... with more undoubtedly in the pipeline. Consumers of online content, in large part, no longer view content on only one particular type of device. This dissemination of content to who-knows-what kind of device has resulted in new challenges for managers of online content.

Read more to explore the concept of responsive web design.

When will all this hype around HTML5 fizzle out?  HTML5 continues to be one of the loudest buzzwords in the industry.  With continued growth and enhanced browser support, it’s not going away anytime soon.  Whether you’re new to developing sites with HTML5 or have been on the bandwagon for a few years, you’ll want to employ the latest features while maintaining as much backwards compatibility as possible.  HTML5 continues to evolve and so does its support across browsers.  Here’s a list of the top 10 resources we have found to be the most helpful when working with HTML5.

Read more to see the Top 10 list.

It’s been five years since the announcement of HTML5 and yet the HTML5 vs. Flash debate continues to rage on among developers.

Proponents of Flash argue that, with over 1 billion users worldwide, Flash isn’t going away any time soon. HTML5 advocates argue that several of the things Flash fans see as pros are actually major drawbacks.

Flash fans also argue that, with 99% of browsers supporting the technology, they have a much larger audience reach. Developers that prefer HTML5 also argue that because Flash code is compiled and that there is no way for a search engine to properly spider the content. That means all the great content in your flash banner, animation, or video adds nothing to your site’s search engine optimization (SEO).

How do you make a decision on which one is best for you?

Read more to see the HTML5 vs. Flash infographic.