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Get Class Methods with Python
As a newbie to the excellent world of Python development, I'm not always familiar with the methods provided by imported classes. Oftentimes these classes are well-documented but in the case that methods aren't documented, I found the
dirfunction useful for getting a list of methods: The...![Empty an Array with JavaScript]()
Empty an Array with JavaScript
Emptying an array is a common JavaScript task but too often I see the task performed in the incorrect way. Many times developers will create a new array: That isn't the optimal way to get a fresh array; to truncate an array, and thus empty it, you...
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4 Creative Ways to Recruit Web Developers
For jobs other than technology jobs, applying for a job and creating a resume hasn't changed much in the past decade; if you're a tech person, however, recruiting developers certainly has changed. Some prospective employers advertise on LinkedIn or typical job recruitment sites. I've recently spotted...
Introduction to dcl
dclis a minimalistic yet complete JavaScript package for node.js and modern browsers. It implements OOP with mixins + AOP at both "class" and object level, and works in strict and non-strict modes. The simplest way to learn something is to dive right in. Let's implement a...![CSS calc]()
CSS calc
CSS is a complete conundrum; we all appreciate CSS because of its simplicity but always yearn for the language to do just a bit more. CSS has evolved to accommodate placeholders, animations, and even click events. One problem we always thought...
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Placeholders and Overflow
Oftentimes our search boxes and other form fields get drastically shortened on mobile devices. Unfortunately in some circumstances the INPUT element's placeholder text doesn't fit within the length of the element, thus displaying an ugly "cut off." To prevent this ugly display, you can use
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pointer Media Query
As more devices emerge and differences in device interaction are implemented, the more important good CSS code will become. In order to write good CSS, we need some indicator about device capabilities. We've used CSS media queries thus far, with checks for max-width and pixel ratios.
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How to Create a Twitter Card
One of my favorite social APIs was the Open Graph API adopted by Facebook. Adding just a few META tags to each page allowed links to my article to be styled and presented the way I wanted them to, giving me a bit of control...
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Vibration API
Many of the new APIs provided to us by browser vendors are more targeted toward the mobile user than the desktop user. One of those simple APIs the Vibration API. The Vibration API allows developers to direct the device, using JavaScript, to vibrate in...
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Disable Autocomplete, Autocapitalize, and Autocorrect
Mobile and desktop browser vendors do their best to help us not look like idiots by providing us autocomplete, autocorrect, and autocapitalize features. Unfortunately these features can sometimes get in the way; we don't always want or need the help they provide. Luckily most browsers allow...
