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Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.

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Form validation: Create a simple web form with Dreamweaver

Ryan Boudreaux shares a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a simple web form with validation rules with Dreamweaver (basic steps apply using other tools).

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    Data visualizations with Can I Use compatibility tables

    The Can I Use website keeps data on compatibility of browsers with the latest HTML5, CSS3, and SVG code. Here is a way to get the data source and create your own visualizations to illustrate the...

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 21, 2013, 7:00 AM PDT

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    Start looking into the HTML5 template element

    The HTML5 template element is still in development, but you can read the spec and start playing around with it now to see how it might figure into your future web designs.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 16, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT

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    A checklist for web accessibility issues

    In addition to designing for all kinds of devices with varying screen sizes, developers also aim for accessibility for all users. Here is a checklist to help you rate your website and apps.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 14, 2013, 11:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by lunchbeast

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    Chrome add-on Responsive Inspector lets you preview media queries

    A handy add-on for the Chrome browser allows you to inspect media queries on active URLs and understand how responsive websites interact at various screen sizes.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 9, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT

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    Know your users: Web analytics tools

    Here are tips on how to get good web analytics data and use it to find out more about how users are interacting with your website.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 7, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Marios Zindilis

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    Experiment with CSS3 Exclusions and Shapes module

    The CSS Exclusions module is still in the experimental phase, but you can start learning about it and playing with the code now.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 2, 2013, 8:34 AM PDT

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    Tips on how to coach your website clients

    Making sure your clients are happy with their new website design depends on clear communication and shaping their expectations.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 30, 2013, 9:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by wsuffolk

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    Creating common web design icons with CSS: The NavIcon

    The NavIcon, an instantly recognizable menu icon in web design, is one of many. You can create this one and others with pure CSS.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 24, 2013, 12:44 PM PDT | Latest comment by raghda1

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    Try the lightweight CSS Slideshow System for your next presentation

    The CSS Slideshow System, or CSSS, is a simple, lightweight presentation program featuring keyboard navigation. Take a look under the hood and learn how you can use it.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 23, 2013, 11:43 AM PDT

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    Good, bad, or ugly? Chromium forks WebKit to create Blink

    Blink is the recently announced fork of the WebKit-rendering engine for Google Chrome, but is it good news for users and developers, or purely a business move?

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 18, 2013, 8:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by laseray@...

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    How to use the CSS clip and mask properties

    In this overview of the CSS clip and mask properties, Ryan Boudreaux shows you how to use them with examples of code and basic syntax.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 16, 2013, 9:49 AM PDT

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    What is the difference between responsive vs. adaptive web design?

    Ryan Boudreaux clears up some of the confusion about what is meant by responsive vs. adaptive web design. While similar in their goal, the approaches are different.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 11, 2013, 7:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by quantumcloud

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    Get into the CSS Flow: Code snippets you can use

    Ryan Boudreaux recommends a web developer resource that features open source code snippets using HTML 5, CSS3, and Sass for UI elements, kits and widgets.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 8, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT

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    RWD focus: Responsive typography, Part 2

    Ryan Boudreaux completes his demonstration of responsive typography methods and shares some online tools to help you out.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 4, 2013, 11:17 AM PDT

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    RWD focus: Responsive typography, Part 1

    Ryan Boudreaux focuses on an area of responsive web design that deals specifically with fonts and type styles. He outlines the workflow that governs the approach to responsive typography.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 2, 2013, 1:25 PM PDT

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    Responsive web design vs. mobile app development

    Ryan Boudreaux lists the criteria to be evaluated if you are deciding between developing a mobile app or using RWD to optimize your website for mobile devices.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 28, 2013, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by poshinfosys

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    Does your website need a browser diet?

    Ryan Boudreaux reviews guidelines and resources for front end performance design. Applying these principles will help get rid of your website's browser bloat.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 26, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by scrai

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    Learn more about Web Components with these demos

    Ryan Boudreaux explains what the Web Components specification is and how it can be used to create reusable modules for web applications.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 21, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT

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    Tips for making use of the Google Web Toolkit

    Ryan Boudreaux offers an overview of the components in the Google Web Toolkit.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 19, 2013, 10:13 AM PDT

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    Learn to use the HTML5 Drag and Drop API

    Ryan Boudreaux introduces the HTML5 Drag and Drop API and gives some links to demos and resources for more ideas on how to use it.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 14, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT

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