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2005 January 16 • code, resources

Character Entity Reference

resource: These charts will allow you to copy and paste the appropriate character and numeric entities for your documents.
[credit: Zeldman]

2005 January 2 • code

Opening Links in New Windows

article: Lists the top five reasons to not force links to open in a new browser window.
[credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 December 26 • code

HTML Tags

articles: Explains the difference between tags, elements, attributes, character references, and declarations.
[credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 December 26 • ccs, code

Forgotten Element Types

article: Obscure but useful HTML elements.
[credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 December 12 • code

Alt and Title Attributes

article: Clear instruction on how these attributes should be used.
[credit: Digital Web Magazine]

2004 November 25 • code, design

Frames and Usability

article: What are the problems with frames and are there occasions where the pros outweigh the cons.

2004 November 23 • accessibility, code, resources

Data tables

article: How tables should be used when marking up tabular data. [credit: TiKouka]

2004 October 15 • code

The XHTML Way

article: Explains the differences between HTML and XHTML, and why separating data from formatting is a good idea. [credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 October 15 • code, process

Introduction to Database

article: Primer for those not 100% familiar with how database driven websites work. Topics range from defining what a database is to sample SQL.

2004 September 23 • code, web standards

(X)HTML Specs Made Easy

article: Explains the difference between block level and inline level XHTML elements, along with the basics of how to read a DTD. [credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 September 12 • code, web standards

Bad XHTML

article: When using XHTML, some details are often overlooked. [credit: 456 Berea Street]

2004 September 3 • ccs, code, design

Taking Your Website to the Small Screen

article: Presents a set of general suggestions for creating a handheld-friendly style sheet that works well even on handheld screens no wider than 120px. [credit: A List Apart]

2004 August 11 • code, design

Punctuation DetailsPunctuation Details

article: Some good typography tips to help improve the professional look of your content and website.

2004 August 8 • code, web standards

Document Object Model

article: When web standards are being discussed, more often than not it's CSS that takes center stage. Yet the Document Object Model is a working standard approved by the World Wide Web Consortium that is correctly implemented in most modern browsers. Learn how to use it to create a better user experience.

2004 August 1 • business, code, web standards

HTML, XHTML, semantics and the future of the web

article: Clarifies exactly what XHTML is, explains why you need to be learning about it from today, and steps through the process of transitioning to the standards based way of marking up for the web, and beyond. [credit: redemption through standards]

2004 August 1 • ccs, code

Pixels as Relative Units of Measure

article: While pixels are technically a relative unit, they are relative to monitor resolution and not browser settings, and are not useful to size text. [credit: box of chocolates]

2004 July 25 • code, resources

XHTML FAQ

FAQ: The XHTML FAQ answers many questions, including:


  1. Why is XHTML needed? Isn’t HTML good enough?

  2. What are the advantages of using XHTML rather than HTML?

  3. What is the easiest way to convert my HTML documents to XHTML?

  4. Why should I care if my document is in correct HTML? It displays all right on my browser.

  5. Where can I go to verify my document uses correct markup?

  6. Why do you say “user agent” everywhere, instead of “browser"?

[credit: TiKouka]

2004 July 16 • code, process

Increasing Developer Productivity

article: Usability, design, accessability are key for the user. For the developer, we worry about productivity. A few ideas that will help save time in production work. [credit: OrderedList.com]

2004 July 16 • code, process

Speed up your Web pages

article: Speed up your Web page’s download times with 10 easy to follow tips. [credit: Lockergnome Web Developer]

2004 July 16 • code, usability

Error Handling and User Experience

article: 'Not Found' Is Not An Option: how to improve your 404 messages to enhance the user experience. [credit: dwh!{dezwozhere:blog}]