Do you ever compromise your integrity for a client (standards)

**jag5311** · Nov 12, 2003, 10:14

Sorry for the strange subject, couldn't figure out how to word it properly. I wanted to know if any of you in here who speak so highly of using standards ever have had to compromise using them because a client wants this and that, so instead of using your beliefs in the w3c, you take the other route due to money?

I hope that isn't too personal, just curious if it happens or if anyone wants to share their experience

Thanks
Bryan

**Technosailor** · Nov 12, 2003, 10:17

Do you really think coding to w3c is a matter of integrity? I endeavor to do so but I don't know if it's an integrity issue...

**jag5311** · Nov 12, 2003, 10:28

Let me rephrase this.

I know there are many on this forum that have a belief in how websites should be constructed (coding wise). They feel every website should have this "set of standards". Have any of you ever been put in a position with a client where they were asking for something that would be difficult to accomplish through "standards".

Basically, have you ever had to design a site that you did not want to design it the way it was, but did so because of the money.?

**abbey** · Nov 12, 2003, 11:20

Bryan, I don't feel it's compromising my *integrity* to use the best tools for the job. Sometimes the job is done according to current XHTML standards and heavy with CSS. Sometimes, it's coding to HTML 4.01 with a more tabled layout.

Since I work FOR the client, it's not really up to me to dictate which standard I code to (XHTML or HTML), I believe it's my job to find the most effective, efficient way to code the site so it meets/exceeds the client's expectations.

**vgarcia** · Nov 12, 2003, 13:30

What abbey said

**ZealotDesigns** · Nov 12, 2003, 14:07

Perfect abbey
*hits reputation button*

**jag5311** · Nov 12, 2003, 14:26

Thank you for your responses everyone.

**pacres** · Nov 12, 2003, 14:38

Your client wants what they want, but it's up to you to inform them of the outcome. If something won't break the project, I have no problem doing it. If a clients request means alot of extra work, or a broken product, educate them why is should be done a certain way. Your the expert, and they will take your word in most cases.

**Sonic** · Nov 12, 2003, 16:13

Im going to thank everyone for the responses too, good topic. jag, you and I have the same brain sometimes I think, you always post the questions on my mind.