A description of how Google Maps works.
Web development
Web design and programming.
16 entries
March 21, 2005
March 5, 2005
AJAX - Simple Ajax Toolkit by ModernMethod - XMLHTTPRequest Toolkit for PHP
” Sajax is a tool to make programming websites using the Ajax framework — also known as XMLHTTPRequest or remote scripting — as easy as possible.”
February 27, 2005
Guide to Using XMLHttpRequest (with Baby Steps)
“The purpose of this article is to demonstrate through a series of baby steps just how easy it is to use the XMLHttpRequest object.”
XMLHttpRequest Introduction
“XMLHttpRequest is a native JavaScript object allowing further HTTP requests to be made from a page which has already loaded. It allows Microrequests to be made in response to user events in a web page, rather than requiring a complete page reload, making it possible to implement some notion of a rich client user interface, similar to desktop applications.”
February 24, 2005
Ajax: A New Approach to Web Applications
“Google Suggest and Google Maps are two examples of a new approach to web applications that we at Adaptive Path have been calling Ajax. The name is shorthand for Asynchronous JavaScript + XML, and it represents a fundamental shift in what´s possible on the Web.”
June 9, 2004
Commentary: Ten tips for killer Web services | CNET News.com
“In 2004, many firms will put customer-facing Web services into production. But will those services be successful? We’ve synthesized the best and worst practices of early adopters into tips that business and information technology managers should follow to avoid common pitfalls and build killer Web services.”
May 8, 2004
Widgetopia
“Collection of Widgets and UI elements from various websites, with notation of their sterling or plate metal qualities.”
MOZiE: Gecko/MSHTML Comparison Tool
“MOZiE is an extremely light-weight, free Windows application that allows web designers the ability to compare page rendering in Mozilla and Internet Explorer simultaneously.”
March 31, 2004
Implement Bayesian inference using PHP, Part 1
“Build intelligent Web applications through conditional probability”
March 16, 2004
The End-All Guide to Small-Screen Web-Dev
“Nothing is more fun than seeing your Web page nestled nicely into a teeny tiny handheld screen; and nothing is more excruciatingly horrendous than trying to figure out how to get it there.”
March 15, 2004
Mulberry Technologies, Inc. -- Quick References
“Quick reference cards that Mulberry has developed are available here in PDF format.”
February 11, 2004
CSS Depot
“CSS Depot is a collection of CSS templates - not entire designs, only the actual layout boxes. Each template is a valid XHTML 1 document, with the necessary CSS visible in the document to facilitate easier copy/pasting”
February 5, 2004
Basecamp
“Basecamp is a simple, hosted web-based service that lets designers manage projects and quickly create client/project extranets.”
January 27, 2004
adaptive path » presidential campaign sites
“An in-depth analysis of the nine major Democratic candidates’ Websites. Find out how Dean compares to Kerry, Sharpton, and the rest. Learn best practices for supporting grass-roots campaigns, swaying undecided voters, and keeping your core constituents informed.”
December 22, 2003
Web Page Development: Best Practices
“This article gives some practical hints on how to create standards-conforming websites, and to work around some of issues that will arise for Explorer for Windows.”