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![Confessions of a Web Developer IX]()
Confessions of a Web Developer IX
It's been quite a while since I've gotten a few things off of my chest and since I'm always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash: There are a lot of great new CSS demos being created every day. I'm just pissed...
![GET OVER IT! 6 Things Web Developers Need to Get Over]()
GET OVER IT! 6 Things Web Developers Need to Get Over
One of the downsides of being around developers of varying skill levels, from noob to Open Source legend, is that everyone has an opinion...and they're all wrong. Every one of them. Of course, me being a developer, I'm wrong too. There are a few things, however...
![AJAX Annoyances to Avoid]()
AJAX Annoyances to Avoid
The AJAX revolution has completely reinvigorated the web. Browsers are working hard to increase the speed of their JavaScript and rendering engines. Web Developers are working as quickly as possible to push the limits of the browsers even further. Users are feeling more...
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Confessions of a Web Developer VIII
It's been a while since I've gotten a few things off of my chest and since I'm always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash: Rock star developers get lots of schwag and job offers every day. It makes me think...
![4 Ways JavaScript Has Changed the Way I Code]()
4 Ways JavaScript Has Changed the Way I Code
The plot: I started teach myself web programming ten years ago; about three years ago I became infatuated with JavaScript and its practices. The bad news: in teaching myself I developed my own bad habits. The good news: my time with...
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![Confessions of a Web Developer VII]()
Confessions of a Web Developer VII
It's been quite a while since I've gotten a few things off of my chest and since I'm always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash: Ryan Florence said something recently that I realized I completely agreed with: ...
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JavaScript: Condensed Code vs. Readability
I've been coding some more advanced JavaScript applications lately and they've made me think a lot about coding styles. More specifically: shortness of code vs. readability. My Mindset I can be a conflicted developer sometimes, so here are a few thoughts that go through my mind: "Tools...
![Confessions of a Web Developer VI]()
Confessions of a Web Developer VI
It's been quite a while since I've gotten a few things off of my chest and since I'm always full of peeves and annoyances I thought it was time to unleash: Who loses in the browser wars? Developers. Designers. Users. I hope the...
![Bold Web Predictions for 2010]()
Bold Web Predictions for 2010
With another year coming to a close, it's time to look toward the near future. The following are my predictions for the web in 2010. Twitter will steal a bit of Google's search thunder. Twitter challenge Google search? You bet. The advantage twitter has over...
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An Open Letter to You, Webmaster II
Dear Webmaster, It's been over a year since I last wrote. Business is booming for me which reminded me to get in touch with you again. I'm shocked at the advancements you've made! Wow -- you've gotten acquainted with JavaScript frameworks! In fact, it appears...
