Building a better web means putting people—and performance—first. Here are five guiding principles:

1. Progressive Enhancement: Start with a solid, semantic HTML foundation before layering on CSS and JavaScript.
2. Performance Matters: Strive for <2 s load times—minify assets, lazy-load images, defer noncritical scripts.
3. Inclusive Design: Follow WCAG guidelines: meaningful alt text, focus indicators, and sufficient contrast.
4. Privacy-First: Minimize tracking scripts, be transparent about cookies, and offer easy opt-outs.
5. Modular & Maintainable Code: Use component-based frameworks or pattern libraries so your site scales without becoming a tangle.

When you champion accessibility, speed, and user choice, you’re not just building a site—you’re crafting a welcoming corner of the internet.

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