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Introduction to JSON and PHP
By Frank Lakatos (archived May 24, 2009)
So you've heard the fanfare over JSON, but still haven't had the opportunity to dive into using it. Well, as a matter of fact, you may have been using JSON all along and not known it. Compounded by the fact that since PHP 5.2 there is native support for JSON, learning how to...
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Introduction to Computer Storage and Memory
By Tim Johnson (archived Nov 11, 2009)
Learn about a computer's primary storage (aka memory); secondary storage (aka storage); tertiary storage; and offline storage. Things considered include: RAM and ROM memory; the CPU; its registers; L1, L2 and L3 cache; its Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit; bus width; h...
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Cross Browser CSS Opacity and the JavaScript Fade / Fading Effect
By Andrew Johnson (archived May 17, 2009)
Using CSS and JavaScript to modify the opacity (transparency) of HTML elements and images can really open the doors when it comes to improving the functional attractiveness of web applications. In this article, I'll be exploring interoperable CSS opacity setups and the JavaS...
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Optimize Your Web Site by Using CSS Image Sprites
By Andrew Johnson (archived Dec 12, 2008)
Many web developers have replaced image slicing for a much better technique known as CSS Sprites. This technique results in cleaner markup, fewer HTTP requests, smaller file sizes and saves bandwidth. In this article you'll learn how CSS Sprites work and how to use them.
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PHP Encryption / Decryption Using the MCrypt Library (libmcrypt)
By Andrew Johnson (archived Jun 3, 2009)
The ability to encrypt and safeguard data is an essential ability that every serious web developer should have in their arsenal. In this article we'll explore encrypting data with PHP and MCrypt (libmcrypt), storing it in a database, retrieving it from a database and decrypt...
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Creating the Smooth Scroll Effect with JavaScript
By Andrew Johnson (archived May 12, 2009)
Looking for something a little more elegant than simple HTML anchors? In this easy to follow guide you'll learn how to implement the "smooth scroll" effect using JavaScript that falls back to simple anchoring when clients have JavaScript disabled.
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Beginners Guide to JavaScript Objects, Methods and Attributes
By Frank Lakatos (archived Mar 24, 2009)
In this article we'll be taking a look at JavaScript objects, methods, attributes and detailing how Object Oriented Programming can help you write your own software libraries. I'll be explaining what objects, methods and attributes are and showing you how to objectify your J...
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Comprehensive Guide to PHP / MySQL Tag Clouds (Includes Demo)
By Andrew Johnson (archived Mar 5, 2009)
Tags are a great way to organize user content such as photos, videos, articles and so on. This guide covers the necessary MySQL tables, SQL queries, PHP scripts, XHTML and CSS for adding tag support to your website. Apache mod_rewrite rules are also covered for search engine...
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Encrypting Passwords with PHP for Storage Using the RSA PBKDF2 Standard
By Andrew Johnson (archived Oct 3, 2009)
When creating password hashes for storage, many programmers will run a password through MD5 once and call it a day, rendering those hashes very susceptible to attack if they're discovered. In this article, you'll learn how to create stronger hashes with PHP by using the RSA ...
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Installing Subversion and Trac as Apache Virtual Hosts on Windows
By Andrew Johnson (archived 4 days ago)
Are you a developer in need of version control and a web-based project management solution? Subversion and Trac may be the answer. This guide details the Windows installation and setup of Subversion and Trac to run on Apache (mod_wsgi), optionally as Virtual Hosts.