Archive for August, 2009

Creating a MySQL connection with PHP/AJAX

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In this tutorial I will explain how to open a [tag]mysql[/tag] database connection using PHP and the all popular [tag]AJAX[/tag]. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how the [tag]XMLHttpRequest[/tag] object works within [tag]php[/tag] and the advantages of using it. This tutorial will be the first in a series of articles leading to the [...]

Exclusive Interview: Opera Talk Wii

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The norwegian software company Opera are developing the Internet browser for both the Nintendo DS and the Wii.

Opera’s Berit Hanson was nice enough to answers our questions regarding their web browser currently in development for Wii.

The Maturity of Web 2.0 and The HDTV is the PC

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Its fun to watch all the discussion, hyperbole and hopes associated with Apple TV. Once again Apple has come out with a well designed, functional product. Unfortunately for Apple, it may be too little too late.

Lets face some facts. The era of the desktop PC being the home for exciting change and enhancement are long [...]

Firefox’s Mac team is looking for your qualms

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The Macintosh development team of the popular Firefox web browser is currently looking for feedback as to what “sucks” about the current incarnation of the software. Colin Barrett, formerly of Adium fame, puts it quite frankly on his blog:
So, fellow Appleites, I put it to you: What sucks about Firefox on the Mac?

Perspective: Microsoft’s forgotten monopoly

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The story of how Microsoft used its monopoly in operating systems to acquire a dominant position in office applications and browsers has often been told. But there’s another Microsoft monopoly that’s rarely mentioned, even though most of us see it every day.
Microsoft’s fonts are used to display most Web pages on the planet. Even [...]

30 Creative Examples of Javascript Slider & Scrollers

Web Development on August 28th, 2009 No Comments

Some days before we are using flash for buttons, gallery etc, later now JavaScript frameworks like jQuery, Mootools , Scriptallicious and Prototype replace the flash with a light weight code and we can get the same effect like flash, that gives web designers and developers a lot a space for creative thinking

10 Reasons to Politely Decline a Web Design Gig

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When you’re in that first round of meetings with a potential web design or web development client, there are certain statements, revelations or bits of information that serve as huge red flags.

25 Most Useful Blogs for Web Design & Development

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I would like to share 25 Most Useful Blogs for Web Design and Development. Almost all of them are daily updated, and cover a wide range of topics including inspiration, design trends, tutorials, interviews, website showcase, programming techniques and resources. Add them all to your RSS reader and receive these useful information every day.

Useful Glossaries For Web Designers and Developers

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In a day in age where there are just as many freelancers as there are university educated designers, developers, and all around web gurus, it is amazing to me how much many of us don’t know or have forgot about our trade. As a self-taught designer, I will admit to you upfront that there is [...]

16 Best Web Design Galleries for Inspiration

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Web design galleries offer designers and developers creative inspiration on their own designs. By aggregating the top web designs on the web, a gallery serves as a prime spot for getting those creative juices flowing.
In this article you’ll find 16 of the best and most popular web design galleries ranked in order by the [...]