Category Archives: HTML/CSS
The CSS3 Flexible Box Module is going to make positioning a lot easier….when we can use it in all browsers
I’d say a majority of websites are center aligned now and it’s probably the way it’s going to be for as long as I can see, at least until we stop designing for the monitors and browsers we are now. … Continue reading
CSS3 Animation vs jQuery Animation
With CSS3 transition support in Firefox 4, I’m happy that eventually we’ll need to rely on JavaScript for one less thing. But, of course, right now CSS3 transitions are only supported in Webkit browsers, Firefox 4 and Opera. Internet Explorer … Continue reading
Even Google uses other people’s code and you can learn from it
After Google officially announced the Chrome OS, I was looking around the site, and I got distracted by the animated icons they have on the Features page. Usually when I see things like that, I have to poke around until … Continue reading
It’s super easy to make 3D text with CSS3
One of the great things about CSS3 is that we can create text effects that we used to need to use images to create. And another great thing about CSS3, is you can use the text-shadow to create something that … Continue reading
HTML5: Up and Running is the perfect place to start learning about HTML5
There’s a few books about HTML5 that have become popular here in the early days of the new version of HTML. HTML5 for Web Designers and Introducing HTML5 are both good books, but the one that I’ve found is the … Continue reading
Fun with CSS3 Transform and some jQuery too
I am a huge fan of CSS3 transforms and transitions and can’t wait for the day when all the major browsers support them. Why? Well, as great as something like jQuery is, if you want to incorporate a transition or … Continue reading
Slide up captions using CSS3 transitions
A couple of days ago, I came across an example using CSS3 transitions over at CSS-Tricks that was pretty cool but also reminded me of something I’d made a while back. I was just messing around trying to add a … Continue reading
Your HTML5 video won’t play? Here’s how to fix it
If you’re like me, you’ve probably worked with Flash video for client’s websites or maybe on your own. It’s pretty simple to set up, you just need the .swf and the .flv files and you’re good to go. And I … Continue reading
Developers and the browser makers are going to decide when HTML5 is used and even how
’m a fan of web standards. I remember the “Best viewed in Internet Explorer” that used to appear on so many sites and I’m glad there were people like Jeffrey Zeldman that convinced everyone that every browser should display everything … Continue reading
Every front-end developer needs to know JavaScript now
When I was in school all I took away from the JavaScript class was how to make pop-ups, find the date and swap out images. JavaScript had a bad rap and the teachers attitude towards it was that you needed … Continue reading