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7 Essential JavaScript Functions
I remember the early days of JavaScript where you needed a simple function for just about everything because the browser vendors implemented features differently, and not just edge features, basic features, like
addEventListenerandattachEvent. Times have changed but there are still a few functions each developer should...![Being a Dev Dad]()
Being a Dev Dad
I get asked loads of questions every day but I'm always surprised that they're rarely questions about code or even tech -- many of the questions I get are more about non-dev stuff like what my office is like, what software I use, and oftentimes...
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Facebook-Style Modal Box Using MooTools
In my oh-so-humble opinion, Facebook's Modal box is the best modal box around. It's lightweight, subtle, and very stylish. I've taken Facebook's imagery and CSS and combined it with MooTools' awesome functionality to duplicate the effect. The Imagery Facebook uses a funky sprite for their modal...
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AJAX Username Availability Checker Using MooTools 1.2
This post has been updated: Using jQuery or MooTools For Drag, Drop, Sort, Save. The code on this page is no longer best practice. There a many examples of egregious usages of AJAX out there but every once in a while you find...




