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Not the most notable week in programming news, but why not share what's out there?

jQuery 1.4 Released: Faster, More Tests, Ready for 1.2

I don't use jQuery but I know that the community is strong and there are a lot of great scripts out there. WordPress uses jQuery.
http://jquery.com/blog/2007/08/24/jquery-114-faster-more-tests-ready-for-12/

Pup Inc's Arrow Over Lay Screenshot Browsers Explained

Pretty cool script using CSS to move backward and forward through pages. Definitely worth a peek.
http://www.pupinc.com/browser/

Printing the Web: Solutions and Techniques

Users don't read, they scan. Perfect outlook on print vs. screen. All web programmers and designers should read this article.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/02/21/printing-the-web-solutions-and-techniques/

Why You Should Convert to CSS

Anyone who hasn't switched to CSS really should -- there's no advantage to not doing so. In case you haven't, this is a good read.
http://www.programimi.com/2007/08/18/why-you-should-convert-to-css/

Effectively Testing Your Website in Multiple Browsers

Making sure you website works in multiple browsers is essential to any public website. How can you do so? Read this article to find out.
http://www.vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/effectively-testing-your-website-in-multiple-browsers/

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  1. Steven Snell

    Thanks for the link to my article Effectively Testing Your Website in Multiple Browsers.

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