In this episode of No Script Show, Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley dive into the evolving landscape of frontend development, focusing on the divide between UX designers and JavaScript specialists. Join us for a detailed discussion on the complexities and dynamics of modern web design.

• The role of Google and Meta in open source and their impact on project stability.
• Evolution of CSS and JavaScript, including trends like using CSS as a programming language.
• The growing complexity and specialisation in frontend development and its effects on newcomers.
• Insights on the divide within WordPress development between block editors and traditional coding.
• Emerging technologies like Web Assembly and their anticipated impact on web development.

Timestamps:

00:00 Summary: Last topic on WP Builds platform, relevant WordPress changes.

05:20 Concerns about changes in web design industry.

08:29 Women find communication jobs using HTML, JavaScript.

11:11 Complex code could impact performance and users.

15:56 Google and other companies support open source.

17:44 JavaScript essential for front end developers.

21:36 CSS grid enables fluid web design breakthroughs.

23:21 Apple's advertising of seemingly pointless features.

28:17 Efficient tools simplify CSS coding and structure.

32:20 Brave browser activates reader mode automatically.

33:22 Desire for web integration in everyday objects.

37:05 Gutenberg's impact on WordPress page building.

42:00 Coyier's article emphasises WebPress development and winners.

43:16 Transitioning to video content from podcast.

Join Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley as they dive into the latest W3C report on AI and its impact on the web, exploring the future of AI standards and ethical considerations. Discover the potential and challenges AI brings to web browsing, creativity, and data management.

• Discussion on environmental costs and sustainability of AI technology.
• Concerns about AI over-hype and its impact on creative and entry-level jobs.
• Insights into the W3C's proposed AI standards for transparency and data control.
• The debate over AI's ability to understand the context in creative tasks.
• Potential regulatory roles of governments and the changing perspectives on data ownership.

Timestamps:

00:00 AI may eliminate entry-level creative career opportunities.

06:03 CSS evolving backward to old techniques, concerns.

08:15 AI struggles with decision-making, enjoys watching mistakes.

13:02 Questioning involvement with global, political, economic motives.

16:18 Report outlines stages: input, interviews, standardization, success.

17:52 AI impact and ethical concerns in technology.

21:03 AI poses threat to web accessibility, SEO.

24:22 Support for HTML markup for accessibility despite pushback.

28:39 Personal connection drives services, predicts big tech breakup.

32:44 AI progress may slow due to costs.

34:34 Human condition demands continuous exponential improvement in content.

37:32 Organizations' short-term profit vs. long-term AI future.

40:39 David will make changes, but it was lovely.

In this episode of No Script Show, Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley delve into the intricate world of web typography and its evolution. From historical practices to modern advancements, they uncover the elements that shape today's web design.

- Transition from pixels to rems and its impact on accessibility

- Exploring new features in web typography like font loading and background clipping

- Importance of fluid typography and tools like Utopia CSS generator

- Challenges and beauty of typography for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters

- Benefits of chromatic fonts, CSS columns, and underused HTML tags like kbd and wbr

Timestamps:

00:00 Web design historically overlooked readability and formatting.

03:40 Fascinated by typography, but career path chosen.

06:34 Web design: Typography shifts in responsive web.

09:59 REMS, viewport units, fluid typography revolutionize design.

14:13 Fluid typography adapts, but has limitations with zoom.

18:17 Discussion on X and typography for web design.

19:41 Using V Max for flexible layout design.

23:44 Transitioned from limited to abundant font options.

26:03 Clarity in web design and font choice.

31:34 Underlining now seen as essential in UI.

33:10 Some consider using offset in CSS resets.

37:15 Variable fonts allow for greater design control.

42:22 HTML tags can be forgotten in web design.

44:15 Safari-only feature for hanging punctuation in quotes.

47:48 New languages make coding easier, improve display.

50:03 Indefinite break, be back with episode 12.