We get a lot of clients who want us to help them with their website. A lot of times they want a consultation on the functionality but not on the hosting provider. They either have an existing host they want to retain or have decided on one of the many "budget-friendly" hosting services.
Progressive enhancement is similar concept to graceful degradation but in reverse. The web site or application would establish a base-level of user experience for most browsers. More advanced functionality would then be added when a browser supports it.
Our goal with this series is to educate you from being woo'd and swayed by meaningless, superfluous words designers throw out, and to keep designers and developers from using them.
The healthcare.gov website received lots of backlash over its failure with performance and scalability. While there are mistakes and errors on it, Drupal would have been a great choice to handle this challenge.
Choosing a web development solution shouldn't be based on the shiniest new tool but instead on what is best for your company and its users. Find out the different topics to consider before making a decision.
Apple's strategy in making software free shows their long-term mindset but could make competitors stumble. This forward thinking will have immediate effects on web development as people can easily switch to Mavericks OS X to create a level playing field for all users.
