Easily Find the Latest Versions of Javascript Libraries at Google Code
A couple days ago Dustin brought a great site to my attention. It is called ScriptSrc.net and is located at: http://scriptsrc.net/. Using this site, a developer can easily locate and copy the latest stable version of their favorite library. This can be a real time saver in searching out the various library links. It would [...]
Google Analytics Not Tracking Data on Your Website? Could be a JavaScript Error.
This fix wont solve all Google Analytics tracking problems but it does address a specific issue. Outside of this problem, there are many other issues including disabled cookies, disabled JavaScript etc. that cannot be helped or fixed. If you have an existing website and Google Analytics is installed properly but is not collecting data please [...]
How to Detect IE6 Browser with JavaScript
I have been doing a lot of work with jQuery lately. The jQuery library offers great cross browser support for most functions but unfortunately even this magic wand can’t solve all the problems with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) compatibility. Previously, jQuery had a browser() function that helped detect a browser so that a developer could [...]
A Little Known List of JavaScript Functions Equivalent to PHP Functions in jQuery
Many of us PHP developers often find working with JavaScript arrays to be a frustrating task. PHP has a number of very powerful built in functions like: in_array(), is_array(), array_merge(), array_map(), and array_unique() that are just plain missing in JavaScript. Over the years, many of these functions have been ported into JavaScript buy developers much [...]
What is JavaScript’s Equivalent to PHP strip_tags()
A couple of days ago I was working on a project using jQuery where I was traversing through a table and totaling several numeric values. The problem I ran into was that most of these values were wrapped in HTML tags and the tags were not standardized from field to field so a simple replace() [...]
Stupid Simple jQuery Accordion Menu
This is a very simple tutorial on how to implement an accordion style menu using jQuery to manipulate a grouping of DIV elements. This system is so simple it could be easily utilized by someone who has little or no jQuery experience.
This example provides a complete overview of the implementation as well as a demo and code download to help you get the system running on your web based application.
Change the Style of DIV on Mouseover with jQuery
JavaScript libraries are fantastic. I know many good web developers who have been reluctant to learn more JavaScript than they absolutely need to. I admit JavaScript can be confusing but it is a very powerful tool, especially with the power of AJAX. Below are a couple simple examples of very powerful techniques that can be [...]
Mozilla Launches Bespin a Cloud-Based IDE
Everyday there is another announcement of software going to a SaaS model. Cloud computing is really the rage right now. That is good news for people like us who have a web background. It is not so good for traditional application programmers that have limited JavaScript experience. At any rate, Mozilla has released a cool [...]
IE6 PNG Fix for Images and Backgrounds
I talked earlier this week about some of the shortcomings of IE6. One of the most frustrating shortcomings is the lack of PNG support in Internet Explorer 6. PNG files are incredibly useful and their usage opens many more transparency options allowing for more flexibility in design. All new browsers have full PNG support, the [...]
Why the Internet is Winning – A Frustrating Trip to Barnes & Noble
Warning, this post really doesn’t provide any useful information. It is mostly a complaint about the lack of selection at my local Barnes & Noble. If you are bored or have no life read on. Otherwise I will have something more useful for you tomorrow! Yesterday, I went into Barnes & Noble armed with a [...]