Explore best practices for modern web development in this 44-minute conference talk. Learn how to build great websites and web apps with a focus on front-end development, creating optimal user experiences, and maintaining efficient development practices. Discover standards for responsive design, semantic HTML, browser compatibility, dark mode implementation, progressive web apps, and search engine optimization. Gain insights on improving page speed, optimizing images, and enhancing overall performance. Delivered by Hannah Pinkos, a front-end design specialist, this talk goes beyond the tech stack to provide valuable knowledge for creating visually striking and user-friendly web applications in today's ever-evolving digital landscape.