One event that's always been lacking within the document is a signal for when the user is looking at a given tab, or another tab. When does the user switch off our site to look at something else? When do they come back?
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...
Some of the finest parts of web apps are hidden in the little things. These "small details" can often add up to big, big gains. One of those small gains can be found in keyboard shortcuts. Awesome web apps like Gmail and GitHub use loads of...
Back when I created client websites, one of the many things that frustrated me was the initial design handoff. It would always go like this: Work hard to incorporate client's ideas, dream up awesome design. Create said design, using Lorem Ipsum text Send initial design concept to the client...
Great episode. I look forward to future entries