For PhoneLab, a complete website build was undertaken using a front-end stack that aligned with the best practices of 2013. The project began with semantic HTML5 to ensure clear and accessible content structure, complemented by CSS3 for styling and responsive layout. Bootstrap 3—newly released at the time—was adopted to implement a mobile-first design and a clean, flat aesthetic. JavaScript development followed the ES5 standard, with jQuery serving as the primary library for DOM manipulation, event handling, and AJAX functionality. To introduce structure and maintainability, Backbone.js was integrated, enabling the use of models, views, and client-side routing.
Templating was handled through Handlebars.js, allowing for efficient rendering of dynamic content. The build process was streamlined using Grunt, which automated tasks such as minification, linting, and asset compilation. Bower was employed to manage front-end dependencies, ensuring consistent version control throughout the project. Emphasis was placed on responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization, with polyfills like Modernizr used to support legacy browsers. The final result was a robust, user-friendly website that captured PhoneLab’s brand identity while showcasing the technical capabilities and design sensibilities of its time.
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