Exploring Apache Cocoon 3 for streamlined XML processing with Java, including setup and code examples for parsing RSS feeds.
A script to automatically convert standard CSS gradient syntax to the older, cumbersome -webkit-gradient format for broader browser support.
A technical guide on implementing auto-scaling for PHP applications on the Windows Azure cloud platform, including certificate setup and a CLI tool.
A technical guide on programmatically scaling .NET applications on Windows Azure using management certificates and a custom command-line tool.
Learn how to create beveled corners and simulate negative border-radius using pure CSS3 gradients, no images required.
A developer discusses migrating their blog from Blosxom to Posterous, citing features like Markdown support and Clojure syntax highlighting.
Announcing new Windows Azure CDN features, including using hosted services as origin and HTTPS support for secure content delivery.
Explains the cost benefits of dynamic scaling for cloud applications on Windows Azure, with a focus on optimizing instance usage.
A critical analysis of CSS preprocessors like SASS and LESS, discussing their benefits but highlighting filesize concerns.
Lea Verou changes her Web Directions talk to focus on mastering advanced CSS3 gradients, exploring their power beyond basic use cases.
A guide on using CSS3 pointer-events to create custom-styled <select> dropdowns, including browser compatibility notes.
A guide to creating a checkerboard pattern using CSS3 gradients and multiple background techniques, with browser-specific notes.
Explains how to use Hippo CMS 7.5's new RESTful JAX-RS components to expose data for external apps, with a focus on Android development.
A guide on integrating Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service for federated authentication in the Orchard .NET CMS.
A JavaScript library that adds Firebug-style increment/decrement functionality for length values in text fields using keyboard arrows.
A PHP function to fix serialized data after converting from single-byte encoding to Unicode UTF-8 by recounting string lengths.
A developer expresses gratitude for community votes that secured their speaking slot at the MIX11 conference in Las Vegas.
A developer shares their experience learning Android development, focusing on creating custom layouts and ListViews for a mobile app.
Announcing the release of MvcSiteMapProvider 3.0.0 for ASP.NET MVC 3, detailing new features and availability.
A guide on integrating the Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) with ASP.NET MVC 3 using the MefContrib library and NuGet packages.
