How to Make a Cross Domain AJAX Request with jQuery
I am currently working on a project that required me to make a cross-domain AJAX request using jQuery. This is a function that is disabled by default because of security implications, however, there is occasionally a need for this type of request. In this case, I need to load content from a remote URL or [...]
Top 11.26 JavaScript Frameworks
For the last couple years JavaScript frameworks have been all the rage. Why not? They are fantastic. JavaScript that previously would have taken hours to write can now be achieved in a few minutes using popular frameworks. Many of these frameworks can help with various animations, streamlining DOM manipulation, speeding up the process of writing [...]
Web 2.0 Kicked me in the Balls, Pointed, and Laughed
I have been developing websites for a number of years. Long before O’Reilly developed the term Web 2.0 and even longer before the unnecessary invent of the term Web 3.0. I have never quite understood the term Web 2.0. I have read a number of discussions on the topic but nobody seems to be able [...]
Free Animated AJAX Loading Graphics Generator
When loading AJAX requests on website you frequently see a variety of animated loading graphics. Some are spinning circles, some are progress bars, and some are random but all are a pain in the butt to make. Awhile back, Sheldon tipped me off to a great site called ajaxload.info which automatically generates a number of [...]
Cool Ajax Tutorials and Examples
A friend Sheldon tipped me off to a cool set of Ajax tutorials at the Smashing Magazine website. There are all kinds of great examples using various JavaScript libraries like MooTools and jQuery. If you’re bored click through and check out some of these cool ideas and examples. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/10/16/50-excellent-ajax-tutorials/