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Really fantastic writeup by @moh-kohn.eurosky.social about the power of HTML-first sites (and @astro.build!) My humble opinion is that 90% of websites don't need Next.js, React, or other hefty client-side frameworks—they just need static pages and the occasional form

mohkohn.co.ukHow building an HTML-first site doubled our users overnightMy client was a utility company, and they had a big problem...

@ky.fyi

15 June

This linked article—about a woman applying for housing benefits using the web browser on a PSP—is going to be in my head for awhile

shkspr.mobiThe unreasonable effectiveness of simple HTMLI've told this story at conferences - but due to the general situation I thought I'd retell it here. A few years ago I was doing policy research in a housing benefits office in London. They are singu...

Spooky Mana Screw

@furioursus.dev

15 June

When i first built oaklandca.gov back in 2018 i tested the site at Oakland’s Public Library, and tried weird browsers like using my PS3 or PS4, and then ended up also testing in 2022. Made sure everything at the time ran with *just* HTML and server side rendering via @craftcms.com.

oaklandca.govCity of Oakland, CA

Spooky Mana Screw

@furioursus.dev

Oops, i meant to say i tested in 2022 *on my Steam Deck.* Throwing weird devices at a website and looking for breaks is a sure way to make sure what you’re building will help others.

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