
DO:
- Focus on structure. Build proper XHTML rather than trying to make things look a certain way.
- Nest your html properly. A tab is equal to 2 spaces.
- Comment the end of your elements.
eg,</div><!-- end .myLongDiv --> - Use reusable components.
- Set scope on table headers. For
<th>s that describe columns then scope=”col”. For rows, then scope=”row”.
DON’T:
- Implement wireframes. We love Mouna’s magnificent mockups, but you should be working to build the structure and functionality, not the presentation.
- Create unnecessary classes or IDs. Do use the ones already provided and talk to us if you need new ones.
- Use arbitrary headings. Pick heading tags for outline hierarchy, not for size.
- Use tables for layout. But do use them for tabular data and forms as appropriate.
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