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IE-only CSS hack
Aug 7th
Star html Selector Bug First time I’ve seen this hack, but I’m definitely thinking it’s going to come in handly.
ASP Templating
Jul 9th
We wrote this subroutine for a site we recently did, and will likely be re-using it in future ASP projects as it’s so nice and easy to use, as well as allowing for modular development.
I’m not arguing for or against templating engines, but this was a simple way to allow the designers on the project to make any changes they wanted, without affecting our work as developers. (more…)
Degradeable Popups
Jul 8th
Apparently this technique is new to a few people, as I received a couple of emails about it yesterday. Before I get into this, let me say I’m not sure how well it behaves with all browsers, so if it isn’t working for you, let me know and I’m sure we can find a workaround!
Basically it’s about popup windows. I know it’s evil to do something like:
<a href=”javascript:popFunc (‘hello.html’);”>popup</a>
And it’s equally evil to do:
<a href=”#” onClick=”popFunc (‘hello.html’);”>popup</a>
They are useless to browsers without JavaScript. Also, though, the link is useless to search engines. So, I figured out a way to make both work (degradeable popups). (more…)
Java tips
Jun 21st
First off, I’d like to make it clear that this IS a shameless plug.
I’ve started a Java tips series on my blog which can be found in the Java tips category. I intend to post at least 2 tips a week. Please comment on any faults you may find and share with everyone your own tips too.
I’m also toying with the idea of a multi-author Java tips blog, and will be looking for possible contributors. Feel free to contact me at redemption at codefront.net should you be interested.
UPDATE: I’ve setup a subdomain at http://javatips.codefront.net/.
