Principles of Web Development

Jens Oliver Meiert's framework for creating quality web experiences, emphasizing user focus, simplicity, quality, and long-term thinking while avoiding development fads.

  1. Focus on the User

  2. Focus on Quality

  3. Keep It Simple

  4. Think Long-Term (and Beware of Fads)

  5. Don’t Repeat Yourself (aka One Cannot Not Maintain)

  6. Code Responsibly

  7. Know Your Field

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