Reviewing Mozilla's Article On

Progressive Enhancement

Progressive Improvements by Justin Netemeyer
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It's All in the Frame

Mozilla's article on progressive enhancement dives into the idea of simple yet complex, all to please both the older and newer users of today's computers. Before diving into the website itself, we must first understand what progressive enhancement is. Progressive enhancement is the idea of allowing a web browser to funtion as intended regardless of the age of the PC. Using this tactic means to allow the page or site to maneuver, display, or have its functions be based on the orientation of the broswer itself, while still functioning the same as it would on its intended platform. Progressive enhancements are needed to help unite those on old and new PCs by adjusting the experience to best fit their needs, thus keeping everyone happy.

Does it Validate?

As a matter of fact... the site validates almost perfectly, albeit with one warning. This data is according to W3C Validator. The page, while brief, is put together and executed as intended with almost no problems at all. Its homepage as well only has one warning and zero errors. A nearly flawless website!

My Take

Overall, it's a bland and straight-to-the-pont website that offers valuable information with little glamour or distraction. As far as the design goes, I'll give it a 6 out of 10. It gets the job done, but nothing more. Now for usability, I'd give it an 8 out of 10. It's a pretty easy to navigate and brief explanation of various topics of interest regarding development of all sorts. Definitely a recommendation for those new to coding like myself. The site certainly does meet its purpose here. It provides the user quick and simple information without the hassle of bright and colorful designs that take away from the message.