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This article nostalgically reminisces about the unique quirks and techniques of web development in the 1990s. It highlights specific innovations such as the 1x1.gif for layout manipulation, DHTML for interactive web content, and the use of pixel fonts due to the limitations of screen resolution at the time.
Main Points- 1x1.gif's significance1x1.gif introduced a novel way to manipulate web page layout, demonstrating early web design creativity.
- DHTML's impactThrough DHTML, web development evolved significantly, incorporating CSS and JavaScript for advanced interactivity.
- Pixel fonts and resolutionGiven the low resolution of screens, pixel fonts became a creative solution for text presentation on web pages.
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