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By David Walsh on September 17, 2023

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By David WalshApril 15, 2015
fetch API
One of the worst kept secrets about AJAX on the web is that the underlying API for it, XMLHttpRequest, wasn't really made for what we've been using it for. We've done well to create elegant APIs around XHR but we know we can do better. Our effort to...
By Garris ShiponSeptember 17, 2014
Responsive and Infinitely Scalable JS Animations
Back in late 2012 it was not easy to find open source projects using requestAnimationFrame() - this is the hook that allows Javascript code to synchronize with a web browser's native paint loop. Animations using this method can run at 60 fps and deliver fantastic...

By Vitali MalinouskiJanuary 22, 2014
HTML5 Input Types Alternative
As you may know, HTML5 has introduced several new input types: number, date, color, range, etc. The question is: should you start using these controls or not? As much as I want to say "Yes", I think they are not yet ready for any real life...
By David WalshJune 17, 2009
Adding Events to Adding Events in jQuery
Earlier this week I posted a usability tip about using CSS and MooTools' custom event functionality to automatically add the "pointer" cursor when an element gets a "click" event attached to it. I received numerous requests for a jQuery version and I think I've...