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I’m most proud of how well the structure and design align with the mockup provided. The use of semantic HTML, such as <article>, <section>, and <figure>, ensures the content is accessible and meaningful. The CSS refactor introduced reusable design tokens for colors, typography, and spacing, which improved maintainability and made the code easier to scale. Additionally, the layout adapts seamlessly across different screen sizes, preserving the design’s visual hierarchy and user experience.
If I were to approach this project again, I’d dedicate more time to enhancing accessibility by adding descriptive alt text to images and considering screen reader optimizations like aria-labels for interactive elements. I would also explore adding subtle animations or transitions to improve interactivity and make the user experience more engaging. Finally, further testing for edge cases, such as very narrow viewports or long text strings, could help identify areas for fine-tuning.
What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?One of the main challenges was ensuring the text content remained visually balanced and aligned across different screen sizes. Initially, text wrapping issues and inconsistent spacing caused the layout to deviate slightly from the design mockup. This was resolved by refining the typography styles, adjusting line heights, and using consistent padding and margins defined by CSS variables. Another challenge was managing the list styles, particularly ensuring markers and text alignment matched the mockup’s aesthetic. By using ::marker styling and centralizing spacing rules, I achieved a clean and organized list layout.
What specific areas of your project would you like help with?I’d appreciate feedback on the responsive design, particularly how well it performs on smaller screens. Additionally, guidance on optimizing accessibility for screen readers and ensuring a smooth experience for keyboard navigation would be valuable. If there are any opportunities to further reduce CSS redundancy or improve the semantic structure of the HTML, I’d love to hear suggestions. Finally, any ideas for enhancing interactivity, such as subtle animations or hover effects, would be helpful to make the design more dynamic and engaging.
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Thanks this was my first challenge learnt a lot
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