This is a “just for fun” series in which I’m asking OpenAI’s ChatGPT for 10 quotes from famous web experts. The content of the quotes may be wrong – in fact, assume they are entirely bogus (if you reshare include a similar notice). What’s real is respect and love for everyone of these experts. Thank you for your work in web design and development.Jeffrey Zeldman, a pioneer in web design and co-founder of A List Apart and the design studio Happy Cog, has shared numerous insights and perspectives on web design, development, and the digital industry. Here are some notable quotes attributed to him:
- “The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do.”
- “Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design, it’s decoration.”
- “In the end, the web is about people. Despite all the technical advances, the reason we create websites is to communicate with others.”
- “The web is a conversation. Stay interesting. Stay relevant. And listen more than you talk.”
- “Design in the absence of content is not design, it’s decoration.”
- “Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.”
- “Every aspect of marketing is entirely useless unless it produces conversions.”
- “Great web design without functionality is like a sports car with no engine.”
- “The web is not about control. If a visitor to your site is familiar with using a browser’s native form doodad, you won’t have to spend as much time explaining how your doodad works.”
- ”Progressive enhancement is not about HTML and CSS. It’s about creating a core experience for everyone, and then using the awesome power of CSS and JavaScript to layer on complexity and richness for those who can afford the better experience.”
These quotes capture Jeffrey Zeldman’s perspective on various aspects of web design, development, and the digital landscape. Please note that while these quotes are attributed to him, the specific phrasing may vary depending on the source.
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