The Wax and the Wane of the Web

The author reflects on the cyclical evolution of web design and development practices over three decades. The web has seen repeated cycles of adoption and decline of technologies and methodologies. Each phase ends when new challenges emerge, prompting shifts in tools and workflows. The author observes that progress in the field follows a pattern of wax and wane rather than steady advancement. This pattern repeats as new demands arise and old solutions become obsolete. Design and development practices are shaped by these recurring cycles of change.