The author takes us on a nostalgia trip back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, reminiscing about using Netscape Composer for web development. They decide to recreate their personal website’s homepage using only this outdated software, avoiding writing any HTML or CSS. The experiment reveals limitations such as lack of margin customization and inability to add custom fonts. Despite the errors flagged by the W3C Validator, the code renders as intended. The journey of using Netscape Composer was surprisingly pleasant, with an overall fun experience and a reminder of the early days of web development. The experiment showcases the robustness of the web platform, allowing outdated HTML to display correctly on modern browsers.
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