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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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How to convert presentation files to a web-ready slideshow using JavaScript
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates a quick and easy method to convert presentation files, such as PowerPoint slides, to a web-ready slideshow using JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 24, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Quick tip: How to limit access to a web directory by IP address
Ryan Boudreaux explains how to set up an .htaccess file that will limit access to your web directory based on IP address. He also explains the pros and cons of using this method.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 22, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by TobiF
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Getting started with WebGL
Ryan Boudreaux introduces the WebGL standard for 3D-rendering and provides utilities, libraries, and frameworks as resources. He also provides examples of projects that use WebGL.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 17, 2012, 12:42 PM PDT
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Hiring outside resources for website usability testing
Ryan Boudreaux lists the resources you can use to find outside usability testers for your website and lists some tips for the hiring process.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 15, 2012, 12:55 PM PDT
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How to conduct your own website usability testing
Ryan Boudreaux details all the pieces that should be included in a plan to conduct your own website usability testing.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 10, 2012, 1:32 PM PDT
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Test Windows 8 Metro UI on an iPad with Splashtop
Derek Schauland shows you how the new Splashtop app for the iPad works to allow Windows 8 Metro testing on non-tablets like a PC.
Posted by Derek Schauland | May 9, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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HTML5 vs. Flash: The state of the debate
Ryan Boudreaux looks at some of the latest browser support numbers for HTML5 and Flash. Are you a partisan for either? Here are Ryan's thoughts on the state of the Flash vs. HTML5 debate.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 8, 2012, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by randywood@...
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How to create shrink/grow and sliding navigation menus with jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5 Word
Ryan Boudreaux shows two more examples of navigation menu effects that you can build with jQuery, CSS3, and HTML.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 3, 2012, 11:04 AM PDT
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Fun with menus: Navigation using jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5
Ryan Boudreaux shows you the code examples for creating different effects in navigational menus, including an accordion effect and a fading effect.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 1, 2012, 1:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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Animations: How to use fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to use the fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery to create animation effects.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 26, 2012, 12:22 PM PDT
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How the parallax effect is used in web design
Ryan Boudreaux defines the parallax effect and how it has been used in animation and gaming. It is also an effect that can be achieved in web design. Here are some examples.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 24, 2012, 11:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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How to create animations with jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux illustrates a simple animation effect in jQuery.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 19, 2012, 1:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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How to create an expandable and contractible FAQ in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how you can use jQuery's toggle function to create a website FAQ that is expandable and contractible.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 17, 2012, 1:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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Tutorial: jQuery Show, Hide, and Toggle functions
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to use the jQuery Hide, Show, and Toggle functions.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 12, 2012, 12:17 PM PDT
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Photoshop tutorial: Create the Polaroid effect for images
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to achieve the Polaroid effect with images in Photoshop CS5. This tutorial will help beginners understand how to work with layers in Photoshop.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 10, 2012, 10:47 AM PDT
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Infographic: The total cost of website testing
Sometimes the real costs of website testing are hidden. This infographic shows the areas to investigate further before springing for a website testing tool.
Posted by Selena Frye | April 5, 2012, 11:34 AM PDT
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How to use filter functions in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux continues his jQuery tutorial here with examples of how to use the filter functions and how to change an object's content text using the text function.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 5, 2012, 8:42 AM PDT
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jQuery: How to get objects by ID, Class, Tag, and Attribute
Ryan Boudreaux continues his tutorial on getting acquainted with jQuery by showing you how to get objects by ID and Class selectors and by Tag and Attribute.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 3, 2012, 1:24 PM PDT
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Creating an ADA-compliant website
Nicole Bremer Nash goes over the requirements for an ADA-compliant website, including checklists and additional resources.
Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | March 30, 2012, 8:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by The Flaming Maiden
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How to get started with jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux shows you how to get started using the cross-platform JavaScript library jQuery in this tutorial. You will need a knowledge of HTML and CSS and a basic understanding of JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 29, 2012, 11:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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HTML5 vs. Flash: The state of the debate
Ryan Boudreaux looks at some of the latest browser support numbers for HTML5 and Flash. Are you a partisan for either? Here are Ryan's thoughts on the state of the Flash vs. HTML5 debate.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 8, 2012, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by randywood@...
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Fun with menus: Navigation using jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5
Ryan Boudreaux shows you the code examples for creating different effects in navigational menus, including an accordion effect and a fading effect.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 1, 2012, 1:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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How the parallax effect is used in web design
Ryan Boudreaux defines the parallax effect and how it has been used in animation and gaming. It is also an effect that can be achieved in web design. Here are some examples.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 24, 2012, 11:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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Test Windows 8 Metro UI on an iPad with Splashtop
Derek Schauland shows you how the new Splashtop app for the iPad works to allow Windows 8 Metro testing on non-tablets like a PC.
Posted by Derek Schauland | May 9, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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How to create shrink/grow and sliding navigation menus with jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5 Word
Ryan Boudreaux shows two more examples of navigation menu effects that you can build with jQuery, CSS3, and HTML.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 3, 2012, 11:04 AM PDT
-
Getting started with WebGL
Ryan Boudreaux introduces the WebGL standard for 3D-rendering and provides utilities, libraries, and frameworks as resources. He also provides examples of projects that use WebGL.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 17, 2012, 12:42 PM PDT
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Animations: How to use fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to use the fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery to create animation effects.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 26, 2012, 12:22 PM PDT
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How to create animations with jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux illustrates a simple animation effect in jQuery.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 19, 2012, 1:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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Tutorial: jQuery Show, Hide, and Toggle functions
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to use the jQuery Hide, Show, and Toggle functions.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 12, 2012, 12:17 PM PDT
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How to conduct your own website usability testing
Ryan Boudreaux details all the pieces that should be included in a plan to conduct your own website usability testing.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 10, 2012, 1:32 PM PDT
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jQuery: How to get objects by ID, Class, Tag, and Attribute
Ryan Boudreaux continues his tutorial on getting acquainted with jQuery by showing you how to get objects by ID and Class selectors and by Tag and Attribute.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 3, 2012, 1:24 PM PDT
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HTML5: Drawing images and adding text to the canvas element
Ryan Boudreaux shows more examples of working with the canvas element in HTML5, this time drawing images and adding text with the various functions available.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 18, 2011, 8:46 AM PDT
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How to right-size your website for mobile screens
Sankalp Waingankar shows you how to make optimum use of the screen width provided by different mobile devices even when you have to design for older devices that don't support the use of HTML tables.
Posted by Sankalp Waingankar | March 1, 2011, 9:55 AM PST | Latest comment by blog commenting
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HTML5: Using structural elements for header, footer, and navigation
Ryan Boudreaux digs into the use of structural elements in the new HTML5 specification, specifically header, footer, and navigation elements, and gives examples of each.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 4, 2011, 1:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by l_e_cox
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Photoshop tutorial: Create the Polaroid effect for images
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to achieve the Polaroid effect with images in Photoshop CS5. This tutorial will help beginners understand how to work with layers in Photoshop.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 10, 2012, 10:47 AM PDT
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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).
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 26, 2011, 12:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by Craig_
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How to convert presentation files to a web-ready slideshow using JavaScript
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates a quick and easy method to convert presentation files, such as PowerPoint slides, to a web-ready slideshow using JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 24, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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HTML5 and CSS3: Animation without Flash or JavaScript
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates the @keywords property in HTML5 and CSS3 that allows you to create animations without the use of Flash or JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 15, 2011, 12:34 PM PST | Latest comment by ocampesato@...
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Quick tip: How to limit access to a web directory by IP address
Ryan Boudreaux explains how to set up an .htaccess file that will limit access to your web directory based on IP address. He also explains the pros and cons of using this method.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 22, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by TobiF
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How to create an expandable and contractible FAQ in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how you can use jQuery's toggle function to create a website FAQ that is expandable and contractible.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 17, 2012, 1:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
