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![Dynamically Load Stylesheets Using MooTools 1.2]()
Dynamically Load Stylesheets Using MooTools 1.2
Theming has become a big part of the Web 2.0 revolution. Luckily, so too has a higher regard for semantics and CSS standards. If you build your pages using good XHTML code, changing a CSS file can make your website look completely different.
![NSFW Blocker Using MooTools and CSS]()
NSFW Blocker Using MooTools and CSS
One of my guilty pleasures is scoping out the latest celebrity gossip from PerezHilton.com, DListed.com, and JoBlo.com. Unfortunately, these sites occasionally post NSFW pictures which makes checking these sites on lunch a huge gamble -- a trip to HR's office could be just a click away. Since...
![Weekend Links – MooTools Ext Adapter, MooWheel, MooColorFinder, Digg Count Stylizer, Super Mario JavaScript]()
Weekend Links – MooTools Ext Adapter, MooWheel, MooColorFinder, Digg Count Stylizer, Super Mario JavaScript
MooTools 1.2 Ext AdapterExt is a wicked cool JavaScript framework/library. The ability to use Moo 1.2 with it is even better. If you're a MooTools developer looking to try out Ext, get this adapter.http://og5.net/christoph/?cat=articlesMooWheel: A JavaScript Connections Visualization LibraryI don't...
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Set the User Agent With PHP cURL
A few months back, I shared with you how to download the contents of a URL and execute a HTTP POST transmission using PHP cURL. For security purposes, some hosts require that a common user agent be present in the POST. If...
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My Thoughts on CSS Naked Day
I've received numerous questions about this over the past two days so I might as well address it. As you probably know, this Wednesday was CSS Naked Day. CSS Naked Day's "official" website says the following about why you should do this:The idea behind...
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![PHP Serialize() & Unserialize() Issues]()
PHP Serialize() & Unserialize() Issues
I've been working on some very large forms lately and I've come to the conclusion that creating a database scheme around them wouldn't be the best option because: My customers don't need to analyze all form submissions as a whole -- form information is simply used on...
![Basic AJAX Requests Using MooTools 1.2]()
Basic AJAX Requests Using MooTools 1.2
AJAX has become a huge part of the modern web and that wont change in the foreseeable future. MooTools has made AJAX so simple that a rookie developer can get their dynamic pages working in no time. Step 1: The XHTML Here we define two links...
![Build a Slick and Simple MooTools Accordion]()
Build a Slick and Simple MooTools Accordion
Last week I covered a smooth, subtle MooTools effect called Kwicks. Another great MooTools creation is the Accordion, which acts like...wait for it...an accordion! Now I've never been a huge Weird Al fan so this is as close to playing an accordion as...
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MooTools 1.2 OpenLinks Plugin
I often incorporate tools into my customers' websites that allow them to have some control over the content on their website. When doing so, I offer some tips to my clients to help them keep their website in good shape. One of the tips...
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IE Says “Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet Site ________. Operation Aborted.” I Say “WTF?”
During the development of a recent website, I fitted the site with some awesome MooTools effects. Per usual, I would check each page with Firefox and once the page looked good, I'd switch over to Internet Explorer to make sure the site looked the same.
