Regular Web Development Reading
It’s not enough to practice web development - you also need to keep up with the changing elements of design and the trends in the field. I read about web design every day, and I find myself frequently heading back to a couple of valuable resources:
A List Apart - I’ve been reading this one for years. Its a regular column referencing current issues in web development and it also has a number of incredibly useful and well written tutorials if you are just learning how to code. Its been around and relevant for years. Interestingly enough there is a recent article regarding the HTML 5 vs. Flash debate I’ve been discussing recently…
Smashing Magazine - This site covers a broader range of topics, but does a good job of representing a diverse range of interests. More recently, they have covered topics of interest including writing an effective cover letter and they’ve also provided a showcase of academic web sites.
Perhaps I should add to the list. There are a number of valuable sites regularly covering web design. Which one do you find most useful?
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