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We plan to launch a Resn office in every continent by 2020. Then we will finally unleash our mind control ray and enslave you all
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WebVR, WebAR, Chatbots. Are you using them?
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e all know the web is forever moving forward. But, it’s when new specifications get browser support that things start to get interesting. So, what are the design trends that are/ should be making the web a better place today? WebVR, chatbots, SVG, CSS Grid, microinteractions, voice search and WebAR may not be new, but now’s the time to be using them. Who better to ask than those in the industry? They are at the forefront of design and technology, with a keen eye on what’s happening and implementing them in their projects. Get a
quickstart guide to CSS Grid, find out how to use SVG, learn how to build your own chatbot, work with microinteractions, optimise for voice search and get a glimpse at cutting-edge WebAR. Taking a step back we take a closer look at the very building block of the web: HTML. Producing five-star HTML is just as important as ever. We tell you why and how to keep up with the latest standards, how to work with semantic markup and the benefits data attributes bring. As well, we offer a look at the best and latest tags and what HTML 5.2 has and will offer. On the development side we look at jQuery vs JavaScript, the pros and cons for both and which one you should be using for what. Enjoy the issue.
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Bots allow for a more human experience with technology, and it’s now possible to write something simple in one evening
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