Web Development
Serialize Detection Function
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
This function is especially handy for when you’re pulling data from a database and are unsure weather it has been serialized or not.
Dreamweaver Translator Error Fix
Monday, November 16th, 2009
This is a problem I’ve come across quite a few times. At some point, Dreamweaver starts throwing a translator error at you every time you do… well… anything. It’s an annoying error that constantly pops up when you make changes to a file. The problem has to do with the preview window. But unfortunately, simply [...]
Dynamic PHP Function Arguments
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
PHP functions are great methods for optimizing your site. The real power of PHP comes from its functions.There are more than 700 built-in functions, and endless ones that you can make yourself. But a good think to know about is arguments. And more specifically dynamic arguments. Sometimes, depending on a function, the number of arguments [...]
Cross Browser CSS Techniques
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
When it comes to Web Design, having a great look is key, but getting it to work in all browsers is even more key. Unfortunately, as much as some of us would love, the world doesn’t run on a single browser. And even more unfortunate is that all those browsers don’t work and handle client [...]
CSS Fixed Footer
Monday, September 21st, 2009
A while back I wrote a post explaining how to achieve a sticky footer on your website. I got a comment asking how to achieve a fixed footer. I figured that was a simple enough thing, except I had forgotten about Internet Explorer’s support (or lack thereof) for fixed positioning. The idea seems easy in [...]
5 Useful jQuery Plugins
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
jQuery is a great JavaScript Framework. Not only because it’s quick, lightweight, and cross browser compatible, but because of it’s extensive plugin library. There are more plugins out there that you will every use, but there are some great ones in there as well. Here are 5 great and unique plugins I’ve come accross. Please, [...]
Alternate Automatic Include File
Friday, September 11th, 2009
A week ago I wrote a post on how to easily, and automatically include files on your website using the Apache module php.modc. Unfortunately, not all we3b hosting providers have this module switched on, and don’t allow you to change this. Luckily there is a workaround involving the RewriteEngine. The idea is simple: redirect all [...]