September 28, 2001
How to Read W3C Specs
by J. David Eisenberg
Although they appear maddeningly incomprehensible at first, W3C specifications are actually great sources of information, once you understand their secrets. Learn how to read the specs.
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originally ran: February 2, 2004
Everything I Need To Know About Web Design I Learned Watching Oz
by Brian Alvey
Making it as a web designer is like staying alive in the slammer. So before you sharpen your Photoshop skills or crack open that new book on crafting more effective customer experiences, you’d be well advised to catch a few reruns of HBO’s Oz. ALA system designer Brian Alvey points out the parallels between a successful career in web design and the popular prison drama.
