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Current Events: IE7 and Google
Catching up on some recent changes to Internet Explorer and a new Google search which takes accessibility into account with search results.
Posted: July 31, 2006
Calendar Semantics: Table or List
Many times, when a developer first begins to use proper HTML and CSS for markup and style, he or she has a tendency to disown tables and avoid their use at all cost. While thinking that way can allow a developer to discover many creative ways of using the newfound power of CSS, it can put someone at a severe disadvantage.
Posted: July 24, 2006
Introducing MBN DuoTone Headings
One thing that JavaScript is absolutely great for is enhancing the average browsing experience for your user. On the other hand, requiring the presence of JavaScript compatibility can be an utter disaster. In my opinion, JavaScript is great for visual or functional enhancements, but those features should not be necessary to make proper use of any particular document. If a user doesn’t arrive equipped with the ability to run JavaScript, they shouldn’t know they’re missing out on anything.
Posted: July 15, 2006
Creating a Useful Custom 404
Given this day and age of searching on the Web, it’s almost hard to find a legitimate 404 error page on any given site. It still happens from time to time, less likely from clicking a link provided by a search engine, and more likely clicking on internal links from within your own site. Some intelligent minds have come up with some really great and usable solutions for unwanted 404 errors.
Posted: July 10, 2006
Linux and Web Development Intro
I recently switched to using Linux full time from Windows and here’s my experience so far.
Posted: July 03, 2006
Knowing What’s !important
As it stands, an author’s style sheet declarations will have precedence over any styles defined within a user’s style sheet. To level the playing field, we find !important. Adding this keyword combination after any declaration in your style sheet (as a user) will give your style the power to overcome what has been defined by […]
Posted: June 26, 2006
Headings in the Right Direction
There are certain design elements that can make or break a project for me. One such element in my experience thus far has been headings. It may sound strange to many, but I think taking a worthwhile amount of time and devoting it to the proper implementation and styling of headings is a smart move […]
Posted: June 19, 2006
Officially a Member of 9rules
As many may already know, 9rules has accepted 115 new members in their 4th round of expansion. The 9rules Network is a great resource for finding some really excellent content on the Web. As stated by 9rules: The 9rules Network is a community of the best weblogs in the world on a variety of topics. […]
Posted: June 12, 2006
Keeping Everything Tidy
As a developer, you should realize the importance of writing valid markup at all times. This gives your projects a solid base to work from and helps to ensure document longevity. A question that has been on my mind for some time is whether or not other developers feel the same way. When on the […]
Posted: June 05, 2006
Giving Control with Accesskeys
As a site developer, you truly have the most control over the presentation and usage of any project you’re working on. That is, unless your client feels equally. It is up to you how the navigation will work, where design elements are placed, and how the site content is conveyed to the user. With that […]
Posted: May 29, 2006