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  • 24 June 2009

    • 04:00

      Take Your CSS to the Desktop with Adobe AIR!

      Did you realize that if you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript then you know enough to create your own desktop applications using Adobe AIR? In this article Ill demonstrate just how easy it is to create your own desktop app, complete with custom window design using nothing but CSS and jQuery.

  • 19 June 2009

    • 04:00

      YUI 3: Lighter, Faster, Easier to Use

      The Yahoo User Interface library has established itself as one of the key JavaScript libraries to use enhancing the user experience on a web page. In this article, Ara previews what's around the corner for the next version: YUI 3.

  • 28 May 2009

    • 04:00

      How To Create A Modern Press Release

      The Internet landscape has changed over the past few years, and the rules of online marketing have changed with it. In this excerpt from his latest book, Brandon spells out how to create and distribute an effective press release.

  • 21 May 2009

    • 04:00

      Wireframing with Balsamiq Mockups

      Wireframing has become an essential part of the web design process. While every web designer has a preference, no tool has yet to dominate the industry. In this article Alex takes a close look at a simple and inexpensive tool called Balsamiq Mockups. Will it suit everyone? Will it help your productivity? Will it add sparkle to your mockups? Read on to find out.

  • 29 April 2009

    • 04:00

      Pimp Your PHP App with Flex!

      Ever wanted to combine the rich user interface of Flex with the reliable server-side processing that PHP provides? You can! In this tutorial, Lennart demonstrates how to turn a PHP app into a slick, Flex-driven widget.

  • 08 April 2009

    • 04:00

      iPhone Development: 12 Tips To Get You Started

      Itching to get started with iPhone development? In this tutorial, Stoyan Stefanov introduces us to some tips and tricks you can use to kickstart your journey to building iPhone applications.

  • 25 March 2009

    • 05:00

      16 Design Tools for Prototyping and Wireframing

      In recent years the number of wireframing and prototyping tools available has exploded. But where should you start when choosing the right resource to help document and design your web site? Gary Barber comes to the rescue with this list of 16 useful prototyping tools, and the pros and cons associated with each.

  • 11 February 2009

    • 05:00

      Adobe AIR: Supercharged Development with Debugging

      The AIR 1.5 update to Adobes flagship RIA platform is here, and with it a host of new features to supercharge your development. In this article well look at the fantastic new debugging system, available in the Aptana IDE. The first 200 people to complete the quiz at the end will receive a free book!

  • 09 February 2009

    • 05:00

      A New Image Replacement Technique: The State Scope Method

      Image replacementit's a vital tool for any serious web designer, yet many techniques go to ground when images are turned off. In his article, Paul Young puts forward a new JavaScript-based method for image replacement to work around this pitfall.

  • 05 December 2008

    • 05:00

      Interview with John Resig, jQuery Creator

      John Resig is the mastermind behind the popular JavaScript library, jQuery. In this interview, John talks to Ara Pehlivanian about the future of JavaScript, online privacy, and the evolution of jQuery.

  • 03 December 2008

    • 05:00

      CSS Angles: Just the Edge Your Web Page Needs!

      The border property is a surprisingly handy tool for creating all kinds of shapesnot just boxes! In this article, Tim shows us how to use pure CSS to create all manner of fun visual effects normally reserved for images.

  • 20 November 2008

    • 05:00

      Hacking JavaScript for Fun and Profit: Part II

      In Part 1 of this series, Myles gave us a taste for how to manipulate sprites on the screen. In this fascinating follow-up, he reveals the end product of some extreme JavaScript hackingrecreating the classic Mario Brothers platform game!

  • 18 November 2008

    • 05:00

      Terrific Tables with CSS

      HTML tables have gained a new lease of life in the CSS era, now that they have been freed from misuse as a layout element. In this article, Jonathan demonstrates how you can use CSS to create exciting, colorful tables, which will work successfully across browsers, as well as taking a peek at what the future holds.

  • 24 October 2008

    • 04:00

      Multi-threading in JavaScript

      No, you can't really multi-thread in JavaScript, but James shows the advantages of simulating a multi-threaded environment when dealing with intensive code. Armed with the techniques in this article, the possibilities for what you can achieve with JavaScript are limitless!

  • 22 October 2008

    • 04:00

      The Problem with CSS is ...

      You know all of those tricky CSS layout techniques that you've spent years mastering? Well, be prepared to abandon them all. OK, maybe not immediately, but as Rachel and Kevin explain in this excerpt from the forthcoming SitePoint title, Everything You Know About CSS is Wrong!, the way we lay out pages is about to change forever...

  • 01 October 2008

    • 06:00

      Learn Adobe AIR, Part III: Beyond the Browser

      In this tutorial, the third in Akash's series on learning Adobe AIR, you'll see how to convert your own web application to a nifty desktop application. Along the way, you'll also learn how to upload files, talk to the server, and more. Take a quiz to win a free book!