@Stroudy
Posted
Amazing job with this! You’re making fantastic progress. Here are some small tweaks that might take your solution to the next level…
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Having a clear and descriptive
alt
text for images is important because it helps people who use screen readers understand the content, making your site more accessible. It also improves SEO, as search engines usealt
text to understand the image's context, helping your site rank better, Check this out Write helpful Alt Text to describe images, -
I would put these into a
<ul> <li>
, and the text should be wrapped with a<a>
so it is accessible with a keyboard using the tab key, Using an<a>
tag for navigation is semantically correct, improves accessibility for screen readers, and ensures consistent behavior across browsers, unlike a<button>
or a<div>
not intended for links.
<nav class = container>
<a href = "">GitHub</a>
<a href = "">Frontend Mentor</a>
<a href = "">LinkedIn</a>
<a href = "">Twitter</a>
<a href = "">Instagram</a>
</nav>
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<div>
should really have semantic tags like headings (<h1> to <h6>
) and paragraphs (<p>
) convey structure and meaning to content, improving accessibility, SEO, and readability by helping search engines and screen readers interpret the content.
<div class = "where">London, United Kingdom</div>
<div class = "bio">"Front-end developer and avid reader."</div>
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Using
font-display: swap
in your@font-face
rule improves performance by showing fallback text until the custom font loads, preventing a blank screen (flash of invisible text). The downside is a brief flash when the font switches, but it’s usually better than waiting for text to appear. -
While
px
is useful for precise, fixed sizing, such asborder-width
,border-radius
,inline-padding
, and<img>
sizes, it has limitations. Pixels don't scale well with user settings or adapt to different devices, which can negatively impact accessibility and responsiveness. For example, usingpx
for font sizes can make text harder to read on some screens, Check this article why font-size must NEVER be in pixels. In contrast, relative units likerem
andem
adjust based on the user’s preferences and device settings, making your design more flexible and accessible. Usepx
where exact sizing is needed, but prefer relative units for scalable layouts. If you want a deeper explanation watch this video by Kevin Powell CSS em and rem explained. Another great resource I found useful is this px to rem converter based on the default font-size of 16 pixel.
You’re doing fantastic! I hope these tips help you as you continue your coding journey. Stay curious and keep experimenting—every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Have fun, and keep coding with confidence! 🌟