Progressive Enhancement inside of JavaScript [blog]

· Remy Sharp · Aug. 5, 2026, 10:34 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the concept of Progressive Enhancement within JavaScript, highlighting how websites can fail during slow connections and the importance of considering user experience even before full page readiness. The author shares a personal experience where a tool for rendering markdown failed to behave correctly, prompting a discussion about capturing user intent during such scenarios in JavaScript development.
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