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*Miscellaneous Top 10 Client-Side Performance Problems in Web 2.0
Submitted by matt 13 days ago (more from blog.dynatrace.com)The Top 10 Client-Side performance problems in Web 2.0 applications I’ve seen when working with our dynaTrace AJAX Edition users. Tools such as dynaTrace AJAX Edition or Google Speed Tracer allow analyzing these blank spots that block further network downloads as they analyze JavaScript execution, DOM access and Rendering activity in the browser while loading a page
*HTML/CSS CSS Media Query for Mobile is Fool’s Gold
Submitted by matt 20 days ago (more from cloudfour.com)Unfortunately, CSS media query is fool’s gold for mobile devices. It hides tough problems and gives developers a false promise of a simple solution for designing to multiple screens. I’m going to point out several technical flaws with media queries. Nearly all of them rely on my belief that speed matters more on mobile devices. When designing for mobile, performance is a key consideration.
*Design 40 Minimalist Icon, Symbol & Pictogram Sets
Submitted by matt 35 days ago (more from spyrestudios.com)While searching for some icons for a recent project I came across some great minimalist icon and symbol sets and thought I’d expand my search and share my findings here with you.
*Usability Naview - Create easier navigations through prototyping and testing
Submitted by matt 42 days ago (more from naviewapp.com)A navigation preview tool for rapid information architecture prototyping. It helps information architects design, visualize, test and revise navigational structures quickly and efficiently. Create drop down menus without any coding, interactively review and modify your navigation, import taxonomy easily from spreadsheet or text file
*HTML/CSS Meaningful Markup: POSH and Beyond
Submitted by matt 78 days ago (more from msdn.microsoft.com)Not everyone is committed to good markup. Web sites are plagued with the diseases of tag soup, div-itis and span mania. And, frankly, I don’t understand why. What I’ve come to realize is that it isn’t just about constraints. It isn’t about treating HTML like a red-headed stepchild. Let's explore what semantic markup is and looks like, as well as the benefits it offers.
*Miscellaneous iPad web development tips
Submitted by matt 153 days ago (more from nczonline.net)There’s a lot of information about how your site can be made to best work with the iPad, and I’d like to add a few nuggets to that body of knowledge.
*Design Fantastic Information Architecture and Data Visualization Resources
Submitted by matt 234 days ago (more from noupe.com)A collection of resources to get you going down the information architecture and data visualization path. Whether you just want to become more familiar with infographics and data visualizations for occasional use or are thinking of making it a career, the resources below will surely come in handy.
*Programming Unit testing your Javascript: Just Do It
Submitted by matt 265 days ago (more from encapsulated.org)Unit testing can give you that warm feeling when you go to bed, knowing that the changes you made, didn’t break previously working code. It makes you happy and it gives you confidence. I’m going to show you just how easy it is to unit test your Javascript. I’ll be using QUnit, made by John Resig, creator of jQuery.
*Usability 8 Tips for Account Registration
Submitted by matt 272 days ago (more from getelastic.com)A couple years ago I signed up for accounts at 87 of the top online retailer sites. I figured it was high time we revisited this topic, since most ecommerce sites use account registration and every sign up process I’ve seen has at least one area it can improve on.
*Programming 18 Impressive Web Form Validation Scripts to Enhance User Experience
Submitted by matt 293 days ago (more from dzineblog.com)Forms are such a common element on the Internet we tend to blunder through them without too much thought. However, if the web site has added a few nice touches that make the process easier, it tends to speed up the process and reduce any frustration, hence I’ve collected these 18 Impressive Web Form Validation Scripts that will help you to enhance the user experience in your site.