Best Practices

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Can we prevent Microsoft, Mozilla and Opera supporting -webkit properties in their browsers? Craig looks at the problem and the pros and cons of each solution.Read More
 
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There are many ways to determine what to charge. Here are four to avoid.Read More
 
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How disastrous would it be if you lost all your clients’ files? Here's your Field Guide to surviving a hard drive crash, among other things.Read More
 
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Late payment affects your cashflow and you'll lose more time and money chasing clients. Craig reveals 5 tips to avoid those hassles again.Read More
 
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Google has announced an algorithm change which downgrades any site with too many adverts above the fold. Craig discusses the policy and whether Google is starting to dictate how you design web pages.Read More
 
 
It was such a cliche of a title, I just had to use it. I’m sure you have heard of the great BDD tool Cucumber , but what you may not know about is how smelly cukes can be. I have recently been... Read More
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Craig reveals 5 useful tips for dealing with clients when their payment becomes overdue.Read More
 
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Continuing her series on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Gian Wild delves deeper into ALT attributes: their abuse, misuse and proper use.Read More
 
Exit, Stage Left Every time you enter an irb session, boot a ruby script, or run a test runner you’re starting up a process. This goes for anything on your system, not just Ruby code. For... Read More
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What will the next 12 months bring? Cross Clairvoyant Craig's palm with silver and he'll give you a glimpse into the future for all web developers...Read More
 
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Offering versatility and ubiquity, HTML5 is great for games developers. Kai Jäger nominates five ways to take full advantage.Read More
 
 
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Are you clear on exactly why, when and how to use ALT attributes in your markup? Gian Wild lays out another of WCAG2's hidden nuggets.Read More
 
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Average web page weight has increased 25% in one year. Craig discusses why file sizes should be falling.Read More
 
To some, cutting gems is considered an art for the minerally inclined. In the Ruby world, however, gem cutting is a matter of life. Creating RubyGems can be easy , but also a trap for a novice. By... Read More