Web Site Development Constraints

Web Site Development Constraints

1. Bandwidth Constraints

   • the amount of data which is able to travel in one second between your computer and the server.
   • One of the major challenges when creating a web site is with the minimal file size.

2. Screen Resolution

   • Resolution is the measure of the number of pixels (dots) that your screen is set to display.
   • The screen resolution used will depend on the size of the monitor.

3. Colour Palette

   • colours will look different depending on the number of colours in the colour palette, the monitors, etc.
   • colours will look different on different systems depending on the number of colours in the colour palette, the monitors, etc.

4. Browser Compatibility and Restrictions

   • Web sites and Web elements run differently on different Web browsers.
   • The best way to deal with cross-browser compatibility issues is to design Web sites using the right tools and HTML

5. Font Availability

   • Be aware that certain fonts that you have on your computer may not be available on visitors’ computers.

6. Font size

   • most browsers allow users to customise their default font size, individual user size settings may change the font size used in the design your Web site.