Three things I learned about HTML this week

A week of plain HTML reminded me that the web was originally meant to be text, not an app. Here are three observations.

1. Semantics aren't pedantry

Tags like <article>, <nav>, and <time> make a page clearer for screen readers and search engines alike. The code reads better too.

2. Accessibility starts with the small stuff

Buttons with aria-label, text contrast, keyboard focus — none of that is a checkbox exercise. It's basic courtesy to your reader.

3. Simple is often enough

A five-page blog doesn't need React. Static HTML loads instantly, deploys anywhere, and doesn't break when a dependency updates.