The unreasonable effectiveness of simple HTML (2021)

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Author: luispa

Date: 6/11/2026

Article Summary:

The article discusses the importance of simple HTML in web development, using a personal anecdote about a homeless teenager using a PlayStation Portable to access GOV.UK pages on a housing benefits office. It highlights the need for websites to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their device or internet connection.