This is the first part of a series of tutorials that aim at to cover all aspects of web development. Each part in this series will build on the previous one, covering topics such as: HTML5 CSS3 jQuery We'll also be covering slightly more advanced topics such as: AJAX PHP MySQL Email Security/Authentication Where required I will go into the basics of getting a development environment installed and configured. I will also cover basic design methodologies and best practice. The Application ... To start...
As a developer I am always on the hunt for time saving resources, anything that can save me just a few minutes of time is a great help in an already hectic schedule. Compiled here is a list of 25 resources that are bound to make your life a little bit easier. I have added different CSS3 grid systems, as well as several code generators, whether you need a button or a pattern there should be something here for everyone, I have also added some font generators, if you are having problems with your code then you will...
In this series we have been building the elements of a user note-keeping utility for Web pages, using the IndexedDB API. So far we have built the database, created an object store to save the user's notes and handled adding and deleting notes. In this last part of the series we will bring these elements together by querying the note database, presenting the user notes within the page markup so that they can see them on returning to the page. This is the final part in a series of four tutorials: Setup and opening...
In this article we're going to design and implement a unique page layout. Our main logo and navigation bar will be locked and fixed onto the left side of the screen, and the larger right side of the screen will be scrollable and hold our main content. Before we start, check out the demo here. Ok, now that you've seen it, let's get started! Our first step will be to set up our sticky sidebar. Sidebar HTML ... Here's the HTML we'll use, place this right under your <body> tag: <div class="sidewrap">...
Speed. It’s an important factor in the recent Olympics, the Paralympics and even our day to day lives. Speed is also an important factor when it comes to Google. Their ethos concerns the provision of accurate, relevant search results delivered as quickly as possible to the user. To quote their Webmaster Guidelines: “Monitor your site's performance and optimize load times. Google's goal is to provide users with the most relevant results and a great user experience. Fast sites increase user satisfaction...
In this series on creating a user note-keeping utility, we are using IndexedDB to store user notes on a Web page. In the first two parts of the series we created the IndexedDB database and object store, as well as the initial visible HTML elements in the Web page. In this part we will implement allowing the user to add and delete notes to and from the data store. In the final part of the series we will query the notes and display them within the page. This is part 3 in a series of 4: Setup and opening the note database...
In this series we are using the IndexedDB API to create a basic note-keeping utility within a Web page. In the first part of the series we setup the HTML5 page elements and started IndexedDB processing by attempting to open the database. In this part we will be working on creating the object store, which is how we define the structure of the note database. In the final two parts of the series we will handle inserting, deleting and querying notes. This is part 2 in a series of 4 tutorials: Setup and opening the...
Indexed Database (IndexedDB) is an API for storing data at client side and a proposed standard, still in the relatively early stages of development. With the IndexedDB API, developers can store data objects within the user's browser. In this tutorial series we will explore the basics of this emerging technology by building a simple note-keeping facility for a Web page or site. Users will be able to add and delete notes, with past notes automatically displaying when the user revisits. The notes are...