Comments on: Reusable Imageless Google Custom Buttons

By: MikeyIsAnIdiot

MikeyIsAnIdiot — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:17:01 +0000

Hey Mikey

Did you even read the article? The custom buttons were created because the existing HTML controls were not able to do the job required. They needed to be rendered exactly the same across all environments, be fast and flexible, and provide much more interaction than capable by the simple buttons and dropdown buttons we currently have.

They also dont use javascript except for advanced features like dropdowns with auto-suggest etc.

The accessibility is already handled as you can see the various specs of the button in the thumbnail of the Google design specs.

Get off your high horse and try getting things done first before complaining. Maybe you’re just bitter after they refused to hire your dumb ass?

By: Mikey

Mikey — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:26:06 +0000

“That would be semantic, accessible, and follow web standards – or do I assume too much?”

When it comes to Google, yes that is too much to expect. They are easily one of the least web standards compliant companies you will find.

By: Raithlin

Raithlin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:27:41 +0000

Just mulling this around in my head – couldn’t this be successfully implemented within a button (type=”submit”)? That would be semantic, accessible, and follow web standards – or do I assume too much?

By: Mikey

Mikey — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:37:27 +0000

Oh and another thing…it kills accessibility, so people who rely on a keyboard for getting around the internet (those who have limited mobility and can’t use a mouse) are screwed.

Nice one Google! You screwed web standards, semantics and disabled users all in one hit!

By: Mikey

Mikey — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:29:39 +0000

In typical Google style, web standards and semantics are not only thrown out the window, but also ran over by a passing bus driven by Larry and Serge.

No thanks. I’ll stick with proper web development practices. And FYI, the exact same look and feel can be accomplished with significantly less code using CSS and no javascript. So exactly what is the point of this Google exercise?

By: Ray Cheung

Ray Cheung — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:21:18 +0000

@ mike.t

What I mean “License Free” is that there is no license agreement we can find for this tutorial. You are free to use this technique to create these buttons.

By: mike t.

mike t. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:43:41 +0000

What makes you say that these are “License Free”? Nowhere in the article does it indicate that–in fact the visual spec is purposely displayed as a thumbnail to prevent showing too much proprietary info.

By: f055

f055 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:39:49 +0000

Really nice tip! We should all use fake images more often! I’ve been saying it in my recent post:

2. Don’t use images if you can get the same effect with CSS
( http://f055.net/article/5-tips-on-being-smart-with-html-and-css/ )