This article looks at the CSS
@supports
rule, part of the CSS3 Conditional Rules Module Level 3, which provides a perfect mechanism for selectively applying CSS based on feature support. Here we’ll look at basic syntax, along with an applied example.
Tag Archives: webstandards
The Trouble With EM ’n EN (and Other Shady Characters)
Written back in 2001, but still mostly relevant to anyone interested in proper web typography.
Unicorn
W3C’s new unified validator that can check feeds, stylesheets and XHTML/HTML markup at once.
Cool URIs don't change
A hilarious, yet utterly serious page on w3.org stressing how important persistent URIs are.
Historical note: At the end of the 20th century when this was written, “cool” was an epithet of approval particularly among young, indicating trendiness, quality, or appropriateness. In the rush to stake our DNS territory involved the choice of domain name and URI path were sometimes directed more toward apparent “coolness” than toward usefulness or longevity. This note is an attempt to redirect the energy behind the quest for coolness.
FindMeByIP.com
Not just a “what’s my IP address” site – FindMeByIP.com shows all kinds of information about your browser, including support for HTML5 Forms and CSS3 selectors. An invaluable resource.
YouTube HTML5 video player
Good to see YouTube embracing upcoming standards. The official YouTube blog has more information.