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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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    A preview of Adobe Edge: Trying out animations

    Justin James takes the recently released Adobe Labs Edge beta out for a spin. He used Edge to create HTML5 animations. Here's how his test run went.

    Posted by Justin James | August 10, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James

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    Quick tip: Establishing rules for publishing on the web

    Ryan Boudreaux discusses the elements that should be included in any organization's manual of best practices governing how published web content is approved, maintained, and inventoried.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 9, 2011, 11:27 AM PDT

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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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    Design aesthetics: One person's Pollack is another's spilled paint

    Todd Fluhr tackles the elusive and and difficult subject of design aesthetics when it comes to developing websites. How do you balance artistic vision vs. pragmatic functionality and navigation?

    Posted by C. Todd Fluhr | August 3, 2011, 9:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by santeewelding

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    Quick tip: Finding web design inspiration

    Ryan Boudreaux suggests some ways for web designers to cultivate inspiration, drawing on the simple activity of observation. He includes some tools that will help you save and organize your ideas.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 2, 2011, 11:14 AM PDT

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    Check out the Edge software preview from Adobe

    Download Adobe's new HTML5-based software called Edge, which is now in public preview. Experiment and contribute your feedback as Adobe continues to add features and functionality.

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 1, 2011, 12:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by Karen301

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    HTML5: Using sectional elements

    Ryan Boudreaux takes a look at various sectional elements in the new HTML5 specification and gives examples of how they are meant to be used.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 28, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by SilentWolf

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    Google and OK Go team up in HTML 5 interactive video

    See some HTML 5 in action in this OK Go music video, created by Google. It's meant to be viewed in the Chrome browser.

    Posted by Selena Frye | July 27, 2011, 1:15 PM PDT

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    Quick tip: Debugging and testing

    Ryan Boudreaux offers some basic tips for troubleshooting and debugging web pages, including some tools that will help you check cross-browser support and other issues.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 26, 2011, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by mikeraahul

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    HTML5: Attributes, semantic markup, redefined elements

    The HTML5 specification, while not entirely finished, is scheduled to be near completion sometime around the year 2020 or 2022 timeframe; however, currently most browsers do allow for several...

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 21, 2011, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James

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    Quick tips for web design: Keep learning

    Ryan Boudreaux highlights a few handy resources for those who both want to get started and continue their web design education without going back to the classroom.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 19, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

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    HTML5: Creating a base template

    Ryan Boudreaux details some of the first element updates of HTML5. Follow along and create a base template to reflect the updated specification.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 14, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

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    HTML5: The next generation of web design

    Ryan Boudreaux introduces the latest updates to the HTML5 specification, shows how the major browsers are comparing so far, and suggests additional HTML5 resources for web designers.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 12, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mbluett

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    Intellectual property, copyright, and the cloud: More details on the law for web masters and developers

    In part two of his interview with David Weslow, Ryan Boudreaux asks more questions about how the cloud could affect intellectual property and copyright issues.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 7, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT

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    Cyber squatting and copyright infringement: What the law allows

    Ryan Boudreaux interviews a legal expert about some of the legal issues facing web masters and developers. This segment covers cyber squatting and copyright infringement laws.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 5, 2011, 9:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by David_Weslow

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    Web master challenges: Creating realistic budgets

    Ryan Boudreaux discusses the challenge for web masters to work within tight budgets. What should you include as project line items and how can you get more money? Here are some tips.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 1, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT

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    This is why your website sucks

    C. Todd Fluhr pulls no punches in telling you exactly why your website is unsuccessful, boring, forgotten, and basically a waste of your initial investment. Here's what you should do about it.

    Posted by C. Todd Fluhr | June 29, 2011, 7:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by blogfollow

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    Quick tips: Designing for user experience (UX)

    Ryan Boudreaux provides some guidelines for designing websites with the optimum user experience in mind.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 28, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

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    Form validation: Using the Check Form Extension for Dreamweaver

    Ryan Boudreaux follows up in his series on creating web forms and form validation with this post on using the robust features of the Check Form Extension for Dreamweaver.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 23, 2011, 8:44 AM PDT

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    Quick Tip: Web design project management

    Ryan Boudreaux suggests some easy tips for organizing your projects and making sure you have the right foundation for setting realistic timelines and keeping track of tasks.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 21, 2011, 11:44 AM PDT

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