Progressively Enhancing Maps for UK Government Services
In this post, I explore how to progressively enhance interactive maps for UK government services, with accessible, resilient fallbacks when JavaScript fails.
Making the web faster, simpler, and more resilient.
Matt Hobbs
Hi, I'm Matt, a Frontend Engineering Manager based in Oxfordshire. I explore how the web works and share what I learn about browser internals, HTTP, frontend architecture, web performance, and building fast, accessible experiences for everyone. After all, milliseconds matter.
Recent posts
AI and Digital Poverty: Bridging or Widening the Divide?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how people work, learn, and access digital services, but could AI deepen digital poverty in the UK? This article explores how AI could both reduce and widen digital exclusion. Why AI literacy is becoming an essential digital skill, and what government, public services, and technology leaders can do to ensure the benefits of AI are accessible to everyone.
How a Simple CSP Tweak Turned into an AI Project
Discover how I built an AI-powered Content Security Policy (CSP) tool that helps developers generate secure CSP headers and optimise existing policies for better website security.
FractalAI: Generating Infinity in the Browser
FractalAI is a browser-based fractal generator built entirely with AI. This post explores what happens when you step away from the code, and how the modern browser can render infinite fractals directly in the browser window.
Using Cloudflare Workers and reCAPTCHA v3 for a Static Site Contact Form
Build a secure Eleventy (11ty) contact form using Cloudflare Pages Functions, reCAPTCHA v3, Resend, and as an alternative Cloudflare Turnstile to reduce spam.
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