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Streamline CSS development with LESS

May 16, 2013 9:07am PDT

LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.

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Improve web page load time with yepnope.js

May 10, 2013 11:03am PDT

The yepnope.js library offers a simple approach to asynchronously and conditionally loading web page resources. Here's a basic usage guide for yepnope.js.

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Get a handy (code-friendly) text editor for your Android tablet

May 7, 2013 10:06am PDT

Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that DroidEdit is a great tool for any developer or admin who needs to troubleshoot code on the go.

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Experiment with CSS3 Exclusions and Shapes module

May 2, 2013 8:34am PDT

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

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Put vector graphics in your Web pages with Pygal

April 25, 2013 11:45am PDT

Pygal is an open source program that allows you to create vector graphics for your website. Here is how to install it.

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Creating common web design icons with CSS: The NavIcon

April 24, 2013 12:44pm PDT

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

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Expand your utility belt with Underscore.js

April 24, 2013 11:07am PDT

The JavaScript library Underscore.js streamlines tasks and allows you to do more with fewer lines of code. Get a sense of what you can do with some of its 60+ functions.

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Try the lightweight CSS Slideshow System for your next presentation

April 23, 2013 11:43am PDT

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.

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Get some JSON in your database

April 16, 2013 10:24pm PDT

If you deal with JSON day in, day out, at least have a database that can handle JSON as well.

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How to use the CSS clip and mask properties

April 16, 2013 9:49am PDT

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.

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Anatomy of an AWS CloudFormation template

April 8, 2013 8:03am PDT

Nick Hardiman explains what you can expect to see as part of an AWS CloudFormation template. You can modify the template files to customize your web service.

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Get into the CSS Flow: Code snippets you can use

April 8, 2013 6:00am PDT

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.

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Build powerful web interfaces with Bootstrap

April 1, 2013 9:32am PDT

Bootstrap provides developers and designers with a straightforward way to create web interfaces. Here's how to use the open source framework's design features.

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Does your website need a browser diet?

March 26, 2013 9:00am PDT

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

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New concepts in front-end web design architecture

March 7, 2013 7:00am PST

Ryan Boudreaux highlights some of the newest concepts and projects that are off-shoots of front-end web design.

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How to get the ruled-paper background effect with CSS3

March 5, 2013 7:59am PST

Ryan Boudreaux shows the CSS3 code needed to create a lined-paper background effect without using images.

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Dotcom's new venture: Mega security or Mega problems?

February 4, 2013 6:00am PST

Patrick Lambert looks at the hype and criticism surrounding Kim Dotcom's new website, Mega. Does it really offer perfect privacy through encryption?

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Running 'Linux scripts' on Mac or Windows systems

January 31, 2013 8:40am PST

Marco Fioretti addresses the issue of taking scripts written for a Linux-based system and trying to use them on different systems like OS X and Windows.

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