June 20, 2008

Developer cheat sheets

Filed under: XHTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, SQL — chris @ 9:19 am

This is just a link to a great little list of cheat sheets that will probably come in handy. It has a hand full of sheets for Design (CSS / HTML), Programming (PHP, ASP, ROR, JavaScript…), Database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server…), and others (Vi, htaccess, Regular Expressions).

If you’ve ever found yourself looking for that exact command on Google, one of these might be worth pinning to your workspace wall.

The Best Developer Cheat Sheets Around (from Webmasters by Design)

October 2, 2006

Accessibility Basics

Filed under: XHTML, CSS — Mike @ 2:33 pm

Most people generally agree that websites should be made usable to the widest audience possible. Web designers are constantly trying to accommodate users with various browsers, but we must also consider a host of other possibilities.

It is likely an impossible task to make a decent website that is usable by everyone, but it is a noble effort to try. The major users we need to consider (in addition to those that we consider as “standard” users) include those using old browsers, screen readers, and text browsers, those with poor vision, those who are colorblind, users without Javascript, those using cell phones or other mobile device. (more…)

September 5, 2006

Legibility Basics for the Web

Filed under: XHTML, CSS — Mike @ 1:20 pm

Typography is one the most important aspects of design and, yet, is one of the most commonly overlooked. Good typography is essential for good design in any medium. The key to good typography on the web is legibility. By choosing the right font or combination of fonts, using contrasting colors, proper alignment and spacing, you can achieve cleaner, more dynamic, and more effective websites. (more…)