A developer's critique of OBIEE dashboard compatibility across Opera, Firefox, IE, and Chrome browsers, highlighting rendering issues.
Explains the benefits of progressive enhancement for web development, using client examples to show cost and performance advantages.
A session recap on integrating Microsoft Silverlight rich front-ends with existing PHP applications, including demo code.
An article about CSS Naked Day, an annual event promoting web standards by removing CSS from websites.
A personal recap of SXSW 2009, focusing on the value of presentations, networking, and tech-focused conversations at the conference.
The Web Standards Project launches InterAct, a community-driven curriculum for modern web development education, aiming to update college courses.
A bookmarklet that detects which JavaScript libraries and their versions are used on any webpage you visit.
A developer modifies the jQuery Pageslide plugin to support multiple, independently configured slideshows on a single webpage.
A tutorial on implementing custom OK/Cancel button functionality in modal dialogs using the jQuery jqModal plugin.
A critique of CSS transitions in WebKit, discussing their cool features but questioning if they blur the line between presentation and behavior.
Explains the differences between CSS3's opacity property and RGBA colors, including browser support and inheritance issues.
Explains CSS pseudo-classes like :link, :visited, and :first-child, describing them as 'phantom' classes that style elements based on state.
A web developer shares his excitement and plans for attending the SXSW Interactive conference, highlighting key tech panels on JavaScript, browsers, and design.
A deep dive into the CSS z-index property, explaining stacking order, default behavior, and how to control element layering.
Explains CSS specificity, how it's calculated, and how it determines which styles are applied to HTML elements.
Tips for making CSS development smoother, covering common browser bugs, frequent testing, troubleshooting techniques, and essential resources.
Explains event delegation in JavaScript for efficient DOM event handling, comparing it to traditional event handlers with code examples.
Microsoft renames 'Atlas' to 'Microsoft AJAX Library' and 'ASP.NET AJAX Extensions', detailing its roadmap and Visual Studio integration.
A tutorial on using the JavaScript Web Speech API to add a 'listen' button to a website, improving accessibility and user engagement.
