Chapter 7Designing in the Wild

Understanding the technical limitations of web-based technologies and how to navigate those limitations is an important skill set for implementing a design. Often, a little knowledge ahead of time can help to shape a design and make front-end development easier. It’s all about shared knowledge.

Note: Knowledge Is Power

Having knowledge about what is possible or what is difficult in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will very likely affect the decisions you make while designing. Embrace the dynamic qualities of modern websites, because you simply won’t have the kind of control that’s possible in other fields like print design. It’s likely that you won’t know what the content will be while you’re still building the site. We’re ...

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