May 2010

The catch-22 of web and software development is that the client always wants to see what they're paying for before it exists. In this article Toby demonstrates how Flash Catalyst changes that... Read More
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Link rot is pretty common on the web, but it's still ugly and unpleasant. Alyssa outlines a few ways to fight the rot.Read More
 
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In honor of "Star Wars Day," Jennifer shows you a quick method for making a Star Wars-esque text effect.Read More
 
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PHP version 5.4 will include the PHP-FPM patch, which is great news for those of us who like to run PHP under the nginx web server. You may be asking, "What is PHP-FPM, and why should I care?" Louis... Read More
 
 
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If you think CSS centering is easy, try it on an absolutely-positioned element. Craig provides a couple of solutions which could help.Read More
 
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A recent report by Jakob Nielsen revealed some interesting results about the amount of attention users give to the left and right halves of a webpage's layout. Read More
 
Touchpoints can be a valuable way for online businesses to build brand loyalty and trust. Alyssa lists some ways to incorporate touchpoints into your business.Read More
 
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Do you like the Bokeh style backgrounds which are popular on the web today? Jennifer takes a look and finds some useful bokeh design resources and inspiration.Read More
 
 
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Firefox came out as the top browser in SitePoint's poll, but Chrome is catching fast. Craig looks at the results in detail.Read More
 
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Luckily the same thing can't be said of SitePoint books. So if you've had your eye on one of our titles for a while, now is your opportunity to pick it up for the grand price of $0. And you don't... Read More
 
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Apple's CEO is having another shot at Adobe and their Flash platform. Craig looks at his six points and gives you the chance to have your say.Read More
 
Facebook attempts to take over the Web with its new Like button; Global Grind rips off content and appears to be getting away with it; Palm’s bet on the Web as the platform for mobile applications... Read More
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Struggling smartphone seller Palm Inc has been bought by HP for $1.2 billion. Craig discusses why the deal could benefit web developers.Read More