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AI and frameworks diminish web development craft and quality

Web development used to emphasize badges for valid HTML, CSS, and accessibility, reflecting a pride in craftsmanship. However, the rise of frameworks and subsequently AI has diminished this focus on craft and quality in web development. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI is negatively impacting the focus on traditional web development quality and craftsmanship.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on the state of web development, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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AI and frameworks diminish web development craft and quality

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Oh the times when web developers and web development sites showed off those badges announcing valid HTML and CSS and some degree of accessibility compliance. It

    Oh the times when web developers and web development sites showed off those badges announcing valid HTML and CSS and some degree of accessibility compliance. It felt nerdy, maybe goofy, but there was that pride in the craft. Then frameworks killed the craft, and AI threw the body…