Archive for November 27th, 2007
Learning CSS for ASP.NET
Several weeks ago, I started implementing an ASP.NET 2.0 interface for a postal systems project. Although I had previous experience with n-tier web architectural design, the ASP.NET programming model was new to me, as were the constellation of languages and constructs used in modern web design. My first objective was to prototype all screens in the new interface. Initially, I thought of using Visio to layout the content, but I soon realized that it’s better to put a working “skeleton” in front of the user. The skeleton may lack tier 2 connections, but it should represent the interaction model, which includes:
- Link structure between forms.
- Dynamic, client-side content such as hover boxes and timers.
- Proposed color scheme, which is an accessibility concern for colorblind users.
- Site-wide style sheets.
