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Confessions of a Web Developer IX
It's been quite a while since I've gotten a few things off of my chest and since I'm always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash:
GET OVER IT! 6 Things Web Developers Need to Get Over
One of the downsides of being around developers of varying skill levels, from noob to Open Source legend, is that everyone has an opinion...and they're all wrong. Every one of them. Of course, me being a developer, I'm wrong too. There are a few things, however, that I hear frequently and want nothing more than to scream. Listen here developers: get over it.
AJAX Annoyances to Avoid
The AJAX revolution has completely reinvigorated the web. Browsers are working hard to increase the speed of their JavaScript and rendering engines. Web Developers are working as quickly as possible to push the limits of the browsers even further. Users are feeling more entitled by the user experiences provided by AJAX-heavy websites like Facebook. Before you thrust your website into the world of AJAX, be sure you're doing it for the right reasons, otherwise you may run into the following annoyances.
Confessions of a Web Developer VIII
It’s been a while since I’ve gotten a few things off of my chest and since I’m always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash:
4 Ways JavaScript Has Changed the Way I Code
The plot: I started teach myself web programming ten years ago; about three years ago I became infatuated with JavaScript and its practices. The bad news: in teaching myself I developed my own bad habits. The good news: my time with JavaScript and the MooTools team has opened my eyes to a better way of coding. Here are a few ways JavaScript has helped me to become a better programmers.
Confessions of a Web Developer VII
It’s been quite a while since I’ve gotten a few things off of my chest and since I’m always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash:
JavaScript: Condensed Code vs. Readability
I've been coding some more advanced JavaScript applications lately and they've made me think a lot about coding styles. More specifically: shortness of code vs. readability.
Confessions of a Web Developer VI
It’s been quite a while since I’ve gotten a few things off of my chest and since I’m always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash:
Bold Web Predictions for 2010
With another year coming to a close, it's time to look toward the near future. The following are my predictions for the web in 2010.
An Open Letter to You, Webmaster II
Dear Webmaster,