I am not sure about the ‘purist’ statement though. I think that any good developer can incorporate something to meet standards, usability, and accessibility – for any needs the client may have. Through the use of CSS, XHTML, and Javascript (unobtrusive) – you can accomplish many different tasks. Now, if it involves a client wanting to do something because they think its cool – or because their competitor has it – I would stop working for them. I would obviously not be the person for the job. Web developers need to STEP up and educate their clients. I dont walk into my dentists office and tell him how to do his job. I tell him what I know, and he profesionally does his work. Same with any other business. I wouldnt tell a construction worker how to build my house, just because I saw it on my neighbors house – they are the professionals – let them do their job in the right way.

Too many web developers shy away when clients tell them to do something – YOU are the professional, and as such have a right to educate them that using flash for their navigation menu isnt a good idea, embedding all of their images in text might not help, and that simply duplicating someone elses website simply wont make their site successful.

I could go on…but for now I think I will just buy the book and check it out

Thanks for the review!