Learning Web Design, 6th Edition

Part VI. Appendices

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Appendices

Appendix A. Answers

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Answers

Chapter 1: Teams and Tools

1. b, d, a, c
2. The W3C guides the development of web-related technologies.
3. c, d, a, b
4. Frontend development is concerned with aspects of the site that appear in or are related to the browser. Backend development involves the applications and databases required on the server for site functionality. With modern web development technologies, those lines have blurred.
5. Git is the program that teams use for version control.
6. Yes. Providing the code for prototypes and page components is part of the designer’s responsibility. Even if they don’t write the final production code deployed to the server, they are expected to have a familiarity with the medium they are designing for.

Chapter 2: How the Web Works

1. c; 2. j; 3. h; 4. g; 5. f; 6. i; 7. b; 8. a; 9. d; 10. e

Chapter 3: Some Big Concepts You Need to Know

1. There are a number of unknown factors when you’re developing a site. Some that were addressed in this chapter include:
   • The size of the screen or browser window
   • The user’s internet connection speed
   • Whether the browser supports specific features
   • Whether the user is using assistive devices such as screen readers or alternative input devices
2. c, d, a b
3. The four general disability categories include:
   • Vision impairment: make sure the content is semantic and in logical order for when it is read by a screen reader.
   • Hearing impairment: provide transcripts for audio and video content.
   • Mobility ...