Ethical Web Development
A series of free digital books published by O'Reilly (2016-2017) and a set of key principles exploring the ethics of practical web development topics.
Ethical Web Development
A Series of Short Books and Principles for a humane web
Ethical Web Development is a thought leadership project that demonstrates commitment to responsible development practices. This series of free digital books was published by O’Reilly between 2016-2017, exploring the ethics of practical web development topics through four core principles.
The Four Principles
- Work for Everyone: Building applications that are accessible and inclusive
- Work Everywhere: Ensuring applications function across all devices and connections
- Respect User Privacy and Security: Protecting user data and maintaining trust
- Be Considerate of Fellow Developers: Writing maintainable, documented code
Resources
- Project Website: Complete information about the series and principles
- Books Page: Access to all four books in the series
- GitHub Repository: Source code and additional resources
Impact
Written to inspire a code of ethics for web developers, this series has contributed to important conversations about responsible development practices in the web development community. The books are freely available and continue to serve as a resource for developers seeking to build a more ethical and inclusive web.