Front Runner Front End Web Development Blog

Best Practices

The Front Runner blog has a series of articles to introduce web developers to best practices in front end development

Why Use Semantic HTML Elements in Your Markup?

Why use semantic HTML elements? Learn how meaningful markup improves accessibility, SEO, maintenance and team handovers without adding needless complexity.


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How to Reduce DOM Size Without Breaking Your UI

Learn how to reduce DOM size, improve rendering performance, and keep complex front-end interfaces fast, accessible, and easier to maintain as they grow.


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Best Practices for Code Reviews That Work

Best practices for code reviews that help front-end teams catch bugs, share context and ship cleaner changes without turning feedback into a fight at all.


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Client Side vs Server Rendering Explained

Client side vs server rendering explained: compare speed, SEO, caching and interactivity to choose a sensible rendering strategy for your site today.


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Browser Rendering Pipeline Guide for Faster Pages

Use this browser rendering pipeline guide to see how HTML and CSS become pixels, spot costly updates, and make front-end pages feel faster to use daily.


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How to Optimise Render Blocking Properly

Learn how to optimise render blocking with practical fixes for CSS, JavaScript, fonts and third-party scripts to improve page speed.


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Website Accessibility Audit Checklist

Use this website accessibility audit checklist to spot common issues, prioritise fixes, and make your site easier for real people to use.


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How Many Breakpoints Should I Use?

Wondering how many breakpoints should I use? Learn when to add them, why fewer is often better, and how to build cleaner responsive layouts.


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