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Thank You MDN (ilovemdn.org)

1283 points by peterbe · 2240 days ago · 319 comments on HN

Article summary

The article's content is not available, but the discussion revolves around the importance and quality of MDN and W3Schools as resources for web development. Commenters share their experiences and opinions on the usefulness of these resources. MDN is widely regarded as a comprehensive and authoritative reference, while W3Schools is seen as a convenient resource for quick answers. The discussion also touches on the topic of search result filtering and the desire to exclude certain domains from search results.

Main themes

  • MDN vs W3Schools
  • Resource quality and usefulness
  • Search result filtering
  • Documentation challenges
  • Web development learning resources
  • SEO and search engine results

What commenters say

  • MDN is an indispensable resource for web development, providing comprehensive and accurate documentation.
  • W3Schools has improved over time and can be a useful resource for quick answers and simple examples.
  • Some commenters feel that W3Schools does not deserve the hate it receives and can be a helpful resource for beginners.
  • Others argue that W3Schools lacks depth and insight, making it less useful for learning and understanding complex concepts.
  • The quality of W3Schools' documentation has been a point of contention, with some commenters citing past inaccuracies and others noting recent improvements.
  • Commenters also discuss the importance of being able to filter search results to exclude certain domains, such as W3Schools or Pinterest.
  • There is a desire for a more comprehensive and user-friendly way to block or filter out unwanted search results.
  • The conversation highlights the complexity of creating useful and accurate documentation, with some commenters acknowledging the challenges faced by W3Schools and others praising MDN's thoroughness.