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 [...]
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 [...]
jQuery UI 1.7.2 Themes List at Google Code
Working with jQuery UI for the first time and looking for a theme? Tired of using the same theme over and over again? Google hosts a number of pre-constructed jQuery UI themes on their Google Code repository. I have always used the same handful of themes with every jQuery UI project I have done. Today, [...]
Problem with jQuery UI Datepicker and Copied Dynamic DOM: Solved
Today, I ran into an interesting problem with the jQuery UI Datepicker, for which I couldn’t find any assistance. In retrospect, it was a fairly simple issue but it took me quite awhile to debug. If I didn’t have Firebug, I don’t think it would’ve ever been solved this issue. I spent a great deal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Embedding Flash with JavaScript for Quality and SEO
When I first started using Flash I used the standard object embed code that I used for video and other embedded elements at the time. As Flash and Macromedia evolved, I started using the code generated by Dreamweaver. When Internet Explorer 7 was released that simple Dreamweaver embed code created a problem. Elements like Flash [...]