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MaintainableJoel Hawksley: The Hidden Costs of Frontend ComplexityTopics DiscussedThe importance of changeability as a core characteristic of well-maintained software.How GitHub has approached accessibility as a business and legal imperative.The evolution of GitHub’s frontend system, spanning over 2,000 pages, and the concept of "frontend vintages."Primer: GitHub’s design system and the paradox of its success—consistency vs. changeability.The disproportionate maintenance costs of frontend systems compared to backend systems.Using tools like Axe and keyboard-only tests to identify and resolve accessibility issues.The philosophical balance between creativity and usability in software design.Practical advice for teams starting their accessibility journey with limited resour...2025-01-1446 min
Remote RubyLive(ish) Podcast Panel from Railsconf 2022! [00:00:00] Jemma Issroff: Live from Portland at rails comp 2020. We're recording a podcast panel crossover episode. I'm Gemma is off one of the co-hosts of the Ruby on rails podcast. I'll be moderating this panel. We have five podcasts represented here across eight panelists. We're going to go around to start and hear what all everyone is excited about.For rails comp. First up, we have Brittany Martin from the Ruby on rails podcast. Brittany, what talker workshop are you most looking forward to? [00:00:29] Brittany Martin: I have to admit I'm going to go with a m...2022-06-0142 min