Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Tales from Web Dev Past - Part 2
Sep 30, 2020
Dive into nostalgic web development with tales of iFrames, image hovers, and CSS techniques. The hosts reminisce about the days of quirky web rings and glossy buttons, discussing the incredible evolution of design from fixed layouts to the dynamic responsiveness we know today. They'll take you through the heartfelt memories of using Firebug and sprite maps, while humorously contemplating the past significance of animated GIFs. Plus, they touch on the emerging impact of headless CMS solutions and modern learning resources!
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Iframe Mania
- Wes and Scott reminisce about the prevalence of iframes in early web development.
- Iframing website elements like headers and sidebars was a standard practice, unlike today.
JS Image Hovers
- Scott and Wes recall the days of JavaScript image hovers before CSS.
- Dreamweaver and Photoshop's slice tool were instrumental in creating these hover effects.
Slicing in Photoshop
- Wes and Scott discuss the old practice of slicing websites in Photoshop.
- They used the slice tool to create images for backgrounds, drop shadows, and other effects.