James is a freelance web developer based in the UK, specialising in JavaScript application development and building accessible websites. With more than a decade's professional experience, he is a published author, a frequent blogger and speaker, and an outspoken advocate of standards-based development.
James's articles
Instant Form Validation Using JavaScript
By James Edwards,
This article teaches readers how they can perform instant form validation using JavaScript. The article also explains how a validation polyfill can be made.
Lessons from a Failed Experiment in JavaScript Accessibility
By James Edwards,
When you tick the 'show password' box on a site you expect to be able to see your password. But what happens for users with screenreaders? James knows.
Accessible Drag and Drop with Multiple Items
By James Edwards,
James Edwards shows you how to extend the capabilities of the HTML5 drag and drop API, so it can handle multiple elements, and support keyboard interaction.
Good Users and Bad Passwords
By James Edwards,
It's getting more common for sign-up forms to enforce a specific password format. But is this good password UX? And is it even good security?
When JavaScript Feature Detection Fails
By James Edwards,
We Can’t Rely on Color
By James Edwards,
The Dark Shadow of The DOM
By James Edwards,
Best Practice for Code Examples
By James Edwards,
James takes a hard look at code examples and the common problems they have, to try to establish some best practice for how they should be done.
When Do Elements Take the Focus?
By James Edwards,
James discovers how focus behavior is not as simple as he thought, and that modern browsers have been changing the rules.
Essential Audio and Video Events for HTML5
By James Edwards,
James looks at some of the most important media events, examining what they mean and how they behave in current browsers.