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Tag Archives: Misc Web Design
Auto Failover for CDN based Javascript
Using my javascript error reporter code helps me get a better understanding of what my clients are experiencing when visiting my website. One thing I did notice was the failures from time to time of Google’s CDN based Jquery. To … Continue reading
Trim down your content – it is a MUST
A while ago, I was reading a usability book – and the author suggested that every time you create your content, remove half of the words. Then remove half of them again. So, by the time you’re done, you really … Continue reading
Rely on Google for your Javascript?
After reviewing the Google Javascript API project, I am torn. Pro’s and cons below… What do YOU think? PRO Proper caching done Shared javascript location – no need to redownload if multiple sites use same library Easy to include method, … Continue reading
Name CSS Classes More Descriptive
One thing I remember being pounded into my head is to not create CSS classes after their physical attributes. So, for example, if your error text is red, do not call the class red. Instead, be more descriptive of the … Continue reading
Don't focus me, bro!
I hate filling out login forms to discover that half of my password is in the username box. Lets talk about why – and then a solution. Why? Slow Loading Pages Slow loading pages, or sites with a lot of … Continue reading
dtemplate: dynamic template system for static designed files
One of the biggest time wasters I deal with is parsing out static web designs given to me by designers. They don’t know programming, so they design it with static HTML in mind. Even if you’re using a tool like … Continue reading
Why your company needs a System Architect/Analyst
In this post, I’m going to cover what a System Architect/Analyst (SA from now on) is and why you need one. A System Architect/Analyst is… A top level programmer with a lot of experience. Experience is king here. No matter … Continue reading
Does your design leave an unknown size gap? navigationFiller.js!
If you’ve ever worked with a customer’s CMS pages and heard the term “Oh but I want some images underneath the links” – you need this script. Whether your using old style tables or the coolest CSS tricks, filling in … Continue reading