Analyzes Microsoft's IE8 version targeting feature, its impact on web development, and the debate around its implementation.
Introducing PHPLinq, a library that brings C#-style Language Integrated Query (LINQ) functionality to PHP for querying arrays and objects.
A tutorial on using CSS and JavaScript to display a link's URL when printing a webpage, with a workaround for Internet Explorer.
A 2008 personal review comparing the Sony PRS-505 e-reader to the Kindle, focusing on design, cost, and superior open-source software support.
Explains how to use JavaScript branching to create efficient conditional functions, avoiding repeated browser capability checks.
A developer reflects on a year of growth, including becoming an Apache Cocoon committer, presenting at ApacheCon, and exploring new technologies like Apache Wicket.
A response to programmer stereotypes, arguing that developers shouldn't be ashamed of imperfect code if they are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
A tutorial on creating an ASP.NET handler to preview Word (.docx) files as HTML using OpenXML and LINQ to XML.
Guide on using AJAX UserControls in SharePoint MOSS 2007 with SmartPart and AJAX Control Toolkit.
A historical look at the 'Crabs' program, a playful but destructive early window system experiment that violated bitmap screen rules.
Explains CSS specificity, how it's calculated, and how it determines which styles are applied to HTML elements.
Explains how to use JavaScript prototypes for inheritance and method sharing, improving memory efficiency and code structure.
Explores implementing Forms-based security in ASP.NET MVC, covering Web.config limitations and using Code Access Security attributes for authorization.
An introduction to using classes in JavaScript to create reusable, organized code for object-oriented programming.
A developer critiques the EWMH specification for limiting window manager flexibility, especially regarding multi-head setups and desktop management.
Tips for making CSS development smoother, covering common browser bugs, frequent testing, troubleshooting techniques, and essential resources.
A developer explores MochiKit, a JavaScript library that simplifies common tasks like deferred server calls and DOM updates.
Microsoft's IE8 browser passes the Acid 2 web standards test, signaling improved standards compliance and sparking browser competition.
A tutorial on implementing Erlang-style hot code swapping in Scala using the Actors concurrency model and pattern matching.
A web developer argues for reinventing the wheel to deepen understanding and potentially create better solutions.
