Progressive Web Apps + Web of Anxiety with David Swallow and Sam Edwards
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Happy spring folks!
This month we've got 2 great talks to present:
TALK 1
Progressive Web Apps: Why, What, How … but mostly importantly When?
-Sam Edwards (AND Digital)
Talk abstract:
Progressive Web Applications are no longer the new kid on the block; the ability to create installable, web-technology based programs with a native-app like feel has long been promised - but are they always the answer?
We’ll take a look at the state of PWA development in 2021, taking a dive into the murky depths of browser functionality and discrepancies between platforms. Ultimately proposing a pathway to decide whether a native app, a PWA, or a blend of the two is best for you and your users.
Speaker Bio:
Sam is a Senior Product Developer at AND Digital, and spends most of his time writing applications across the stack, predominantly using JavaScript & TypeScript. He’s got a particular interest in emerging JavaScript tooling and trends, and how web technologies can be used to create apps which are modern, accessible and fast.
TALK 2
A web of anxiety: accessibility for people with anxiety and panic disorders
-David Swallow, Phd.
Talk abstract:
Anyone booking a vacation has likely encountered persuasive notifications urging them to “Hurry, only 2 tickets left!” or to “Book now as 6 other people are viewing this hotel”. We’ve all fumbled to enter our credit-card details as an ominous timer counts down the number of minutes remaining to complete our transaction. The web is awash with all manner of so-called dark patterns, designed to convert visitors and part them from their money. While such intrusions can be a source of irritation or even stress for many people, they may be complete showstoppers for people with anxiety or panic disorders. This talk will demonstrate aspects of user interface and user experience design that contribute to feelings of anxiety and panic. It will explore how we can avoid or reduce anxiety and panic triggers on the web and offer some practical guidance on how to improve accessibility for people with anxiety and panic disorders.
Bio:
David Swallow is a Senior Accessibility Engineer at TPGi with a particular interest in user experience. Formerly he was an academic researcher in human-computer interaction at the University of York. There he gained a PhD in Computer Science, investigating how to integrate accessible web development practices into the existing workflows of professional web developers. Prior to that, David was a web developer, creating usable and accessible websites for property professionals.
This event will be held virtually.
Hope to see you all there.