Making The Web Interactive: An Introduction To jQuery
jQuery is a client-side scripting library that nearly every modern website uses - it makes websites interactive. It's not the only Javascript library, but it is the most developed, most supported, and most widely used. It's one of the building blocks of any modern website. But what exactly is jQuery, what makes it so popular, and why should you care about it if you're starting out as a web developer?
AdBlock, NoScript & Ghostery - The Trifecta Of Evil
Over the past few months, I've been contacted by a good number of readers who have had problems downloading our guides, or why they can't see the login buttons or comments not loading; and in 99% of cases, it's because they're running one these plugins - AdBlock, NoScript, or Ghostery - which I shall hereby refer to as the "trifecta of evil". Here's why.
Quickly & Easily Manipulate HTML5's Canvas Element With jCanvas
The web as we know it is evolving faster than ever before. As of late, HTML5 is coming into the scene, providing the capability of developing highly interactive web apps without the need for the proprietary Flash. Instead, all a user needs is a supported, modern web browser, and they'll be able to enjoy the best of what the web has to offer.