
Web Tech

So, which one comes out tops in a head to head comparison of video implementation in HTML and HTML5? Victoria Kushner warns not to be conned by the prose.Read More

For many years I used a code editor that is now discontinued by its developers, and the introduction of HTML5 and CSS3 led me to look for an editor that supports the new tags and properties. In this... 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
In general, consumers are looking for a game they can play for a minute or two and feel completely satisfied. One of the precious gems that fits this need on the App store is Infinity Blade II.... Read More
In ASP.NET 4.5, bundling and minification come out-of-the-box, significantly enhancing website performance by reducing the number of HTTP requests. Malcolm Sheridan explains.Read More

Web applications usually follow a synchronous communication model. However, non-interactive and long-running tasks (such as report generation) are better suited for asynchronous execution. One way... Read More
Maybe customizing Twitter Bootstrap’s designlike this wasn’t such a good idea! Back in November I discussed various options for integrating Twitter Bootstrap into a Rails 3.1 app, including... Read More
After carrying a trusty Black ‘n Red notebook for years (not quite hipster enough for a moleskin, you see…), I finally decided I should give complete digitisation a proper go. Trying various... Read More
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
Almost everyone with an iPhone or iPad spends a lot of time trying out new apps. Soon enough, your home screen is cluttered and most things you’ve installed go unused. It’s important for... Read More

Document compatibility defines how a browser renders your website. The more specific you are at telling the browser what to expect, the better the experience for your users.Read More
The world is a vortex of logos swirling around trying to get the public’s attention. There are so many businesses and organisations trying to grip you — some with well-thought out logos and some... Read More

David Rousset's tutorial explores the added values of PhoneGap for HTML5 applications and how to implement them on Windows Phones.Read More

If you’ve ever tried to read code written by someone other than yourself (who hasn’t?), you know it can be a daunting task. A jumble of “spaghetti code” mixed with numerous oddly named... Read More




