Apple vs. Adobe

Is the spat between Apple and Adobe going to help or hurt web designers and developers? That’s an interesting question that I am sure will be highly debated for some time to come. In my opinion, it can go either way. This is the chance for all web developers and designers to move forward with technology and learn from previous successes and mistakes. I’ve read a lot of comments about how Adobe Flash is finished and how it is time to move forward with technology. I think that there should be a set of standards that all web developers should follow that will be compatible with all platforms, but the competition between competitors developing the different technologies can only fuel their desire to create better products. It will also be a little more difficult for future web designers and developers, because there will be much more for them to have to learn in order to catch up with all the new developments in technology. I agree with www.alistapart.com that people are what matter. It should be the main concern of everyone to create an enjoyable and easy-to-use design for the people that will be using the web and not to find complex ways to beat your competition. Apple and Adobe should put their differences aside and do what will benefit the people.