Here's a collection of articles and websites I've found interesting over the last few weeks. Quite a bit a bit of accessibility and ChatGPT in this one...
Workplace meetings
An interesting Twitter thread on workplace meetings. Andy Budd has the opinion that inclusivity in the workplace can lead to managers inviting more people than necessary to meetings, which could potentially impact the quality of outcomes. https://twitter.com/andybudd/status/1614584319007424512
VS Code trick
The VSCode editor was developed using JavaScript. If you modify the URL of your GitHub repository by replacing ".com" with ".dev", you can utilise the integrated VSCode to edit and commit your code. https://twitter.com/snowinglater/status/1612500388233502720
Leonie Watson on Accessibility
Leonie Watson highlights the innovative ways in which technology is facilitating accessibility and emphasises the urgency to raise awareness and enhance education on the subject. https://theinformed.life/2023/01/29/episode-106-leonie-watson-on-accessibility/
ChatGPT and accessibility
This article explores the limitations and potential harms of relying solely on AI for web accessibility. The author argues that while AI can provide some benefits, it cannot replace the need for manual testing and human judgement. https://www.scottohara.me//blog/2023/01/31/ai-a11y-maybe-no.html
Beautiful website
Beautiful website https://hle.io. Like most artistic websites there isn't much in the way of accessible functionality but a great looking website nonetheless.
Rethinking the modern web
Oxford Harrison proposes a back-to-basics approach that focuses on HTML, CSS, and server-side rendering to create fast, accessible, and easy-to-use web applications. He also suggests incorporating accessibility and inclusivity considerations from the outset of the design process to create a more user-friendly web. https://dev.to/oxharris/rethinking-the-modern-web-5cn1
Visual design rules you can safely follow every time
Sent to me by a colleague. An article full of great design pointers. https://anthonyhobday.com/sideprojects/saferules/
Native versus custom components
Ela Gorla discusses the trade-offs between using native versus custom components when building applications. She describes that using native components and browser's standard features is the easiest and most accessible solution. https://tetralogical.com/blog/2022/11/08/foundations-native-versus-custom-components/
Taking notes
I'm always curious to see how others structure and take notes. I've been using Obsidian for a few months now and I'm happy with the experience. This article discusses the software features and integrations that enhance productivity, such as its graph view, quick switcher, and plugin ecosystem. https://mutt0-ds.github.io/posts/2023/02/obsidian-productivity-second-brain/
12 Signs You’re Working in a Feature Factory
John Cutler's article details twelve signs your team is focusing on producing more features, regardless of whether they are valuable to customers or not. These signs include a lack of a clear product vision, a culture of shipping new features frequently, and focusing on outputs rather than outcomes. The article suggests that to avoid being a feature factory, product teams need to prioritise outcomes over outputs and focus on delivering customer value. https://amplitude.com/blog/12-signs-youre-working-in-a-feature-factory-3-years-later