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    Docco: Quick JavaScript Documentation

    Docco is a free Node.js-powered JavaScript documentation generation tool.  I was never big into documenting JavaScript methods within the source files themselves, but my team made the decision to go that route for a new project and I've come full swing.  Pair the in-source documentation with the...

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    A Short List of Good Design to Code Services

    It makes sense to place development in the hands of qualified individuals or coding teams that will get the work done, and get it done right. A question many web designers are confronted with is which coding outfit to choose. Are they all about the same, or...

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    Mozilla, Web Virtual Reality, and A-Frame

    I was fortunate enough to make Game Developer Conference this year and the big story was virtual reality.  Hell, you couldn't go five feet without seeing someone pitching their VR hardware, software, or likewise technology.  They were all proprietary solutions, including Oculus, Epic Games, and so on.  You...

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    Spatial Navigation

    Spatial navigation is the ability to navigate to focusable elements based on their position in a given space.  Spatial navigation is a must when your site or app must respond to arrow keys, a perfect example being a television with directional pad remote.  Firefox OS TV apps are simply...

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    Object.keys

    I adore JavaScript objects.  Love them.  You're probably asking "well, why don't you marry them?"  Trust me:  if I could, I would.  Arrays are nice and all but object keys provide another level of structure and information that is invaluable.  For example, it's much faster search an object...

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    Gamepad API and Xbox Controller on Mac

    The Mozilla MozVR team was demonstrating the open WebVR standard as well as A-Frame at GDC a few weeks ago and people were intrigued; some were surprised the web could handle VR, some probably just thought our VR line was smaller (it was by miles), and others saw...

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    Questions for Google AMP

    While writing the article for David Walsh’s blog I had posted a version of the article on Medium to have @cramforce, the lead on Google AMP, answer the questions brought up. Here is a link to the article where he posted those answers: bit.ly/1VCLBr0 As developers...

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    Set Default Browser on Mac

    I like using edge browsers each day so that I'm aware of what features my website visitors will be seeing down the road, and to get an early glimpse at new browser and API features.  I prefer to do my basic browsing in Chrome Canary and...

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    Open Firefox in Private Mode by Default

    Opening a Firefox Private Window is oftentimes the first step persons who value privacy do when they open their browser.  That made me think:  can you configure Firefox to open in private mode by default?  It turns out you can. about:config When you type about:config in the address bar of...

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    Check Out The Best Tools To Use For Your Projects

    If you’re just staring up with a website or application, you shouldn’t miss out on some of the best tools and resources available out there. Some of them could prove to be real life savers. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list for you to...