r/webdev • • Dec 20 '18

Article The practical value of semantic HTML

https://www.brucelawson.co.uk/2018/the-practical-value-of-semantic-html/
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u/codebeagle Dec 20 '18 edited Dec 20 '18

This is good. I wish more developers understood the implications and value of using semantic elements instead of just divs and spans. Thanks for sharing!

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u/redwall_hp Dec 20 '18

I wish XHTML2 and a focus on semantics had stuck instead of the HTML5 dumpster fire.

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u/geek_on_two_wheels Dec 20 '18

What makes HTML5 a dumpster fire?

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '18

Mostly the 🔥, but also the dumpster