- From: Steve Comstock <steve@trainersfriend.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:25:37 -0600
- To: public-html-comments@w3.org
Several years ago I was developing HTML courses
for IBM mainframe (z/OS) programmers.
Now I'm "retired" and find myself developing
HTML courses for a wider audience.
In exploring the source sites / papers for
current standards I see things have changed
quite a bit.
But coming in after an absence, it seems like
a whole new wierd world: a world where no one
explains what a concept is or what it's for.
For example, I just shake my head when I come
to the DOM write up and see
"Mixin - NonElementParentNode"
but: what's if for? Why is it there?
Same with Shadow Tree. And lots more.
There is all the techno babble rules and attributes,
but:
where do I go to find a narrative desrcibing
how these things got added to the standard?
why did someone think they were good ideas?
why does anyone use them? what for?
So I was hoping maybe you could suggest a site where
motivation, usage, and rationale are discussed,
rather than just the tech specs.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Kind regards,
-Steve Comstock, former owner
The Trainer's Friend, Inc.
Received on Monday, 20 March 2017 21:26:16 UTC