How to build a simple webpage in Node.js »
Building your first simple webpage in Node.js, I take a look at what is involved and break down all of the pieces.
Posts Tagged ‘web-dev’
Scheduling database backups in SQL Server 2008R2 Express »
I walk through how to make scheduled backups of a SQL 2008R2 database, when your version doesn’t support it out of the box.
Mobile site debugging using Google Chrome as an iPhone browser »
How to use Chrome Developer Tools to debug mobile sites that display differently for different user agents.
The importance of microcopy to your website or app »
First off, what is microcopy? Microcopy refers to the small bits of text on a website such as form labels, form buttons, instructions, error messages, popup tips and action confirmations. ...
Abandoning the good ship Microsoft »
Looking to change from building websites on the Microsoft stack I land on Node.js as my preferred option. This means learning everything from the ground up.
Why you should design for iPads (and other tablets) »
There are two main reason why you should make your websites and apps compatible with iPads and other tablets. 1: Future compatibility – the market share is growing If you ...
SEO meta data quick reference »
I keep having to dig this info out, so I’m putting it here for posterity. This is to help us web devs, and web designers, content creators and editors generate ...
Lipservice – a lorem ipsum generator for Windows »
A fantastic little app for saving time when developing or designing websites – or indeed anything that requires dummy text flowing in to complete a layout – Lipservice is a ...
Social graphing, privacy & security on the web »
I’ve had a half-written draft version of this post for about 6 weeks, in which time the landscape has shifted massively. For instance Facebook have changed their privacy policies (again) ...
Thoughts on HTML5, Apple and Adobe »
Following the handbag-waving of Apple & Adobe I was asked by our IT guy - mainly Apple-based -whether, from an agency perspective, we were considering ditching Flash in favour of HTML. ...
