For many web developers creating a database driven website is a standard requirement. This tutorial will show you how using a database configuration file can make your life a lot easier and keep your code a lot cleaner. Continue reading
Create A Fading Background In jQuery
A little while ago I read a tutorial on FriendlyBit about how to create a fading background in CSS. I quoted on that blog that this same effect would be more reliable and effective in jQuery. Actions speak loader than words, so I thought I would dedicate a short tutorial to show how this can be achieved. Continue reading
Freelance Web Design, How To Make Money
I decided to write this post after reading a very interesting article on DesignBit about getting paid for working freelance. I have learned a lot of lessons, many of them the hard way. Being great at web design, and being great with clients, are 2 very different requirements. By setting your self some basic rules, you will save yourself a lot of trouble and time when working on projects. Continue reading
jQuery Image Toggle Script Tutorial
This tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create a fancy toggle effect in jquery. to see the demo in action click here Continue reading
Improving Programming Productivity
I recently read a very interesting article written by Matthew More describing how to improve a programmers productivity. With so many distractions on the web it seems increasingly difficult to stay focused in this ever evolving environment. Countless times I’ve found myself sidetracked from doing the most straight forward task and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Be it stumble, google reader, facebook, or youtube, these are all day to day distractions which can effect your productivity, and accumulate to time wasted if your in a work environment. So here are my suggestions: Continue reading
Ajax in jQuery – A Simple Tutorial
Ajax has been appearing all over the web just lately, but the question most people find themselves asking is – what is it?
Ajax stands for Asynchronous Javascript And Xml, sounds scary but its really not. The main concept behind ajax is to reduce the number of times you have to jump from one page to another in order to find information. so basically, if you are on a page and the information you need is on another, ajax allows you to call that information to you, all from the comfort of your current URL. Continue reading
