When Firefox 4 is released this October, it becomes viable to consider CSS as an alternative to using JavaScript to achieve fading :hover{} effects on buttons and other interface elements. This article explores a simple method for doing this, with fallbacks for other browsers.
Author: James Brocklehurst
James in an experienced lecturer, trainer, interactive media producer and digital designer.
As an associate of MightyMeta he manages the public-facing aspect of the company through its website and blog. He is based in Devon, UK.
Comparing Print Friendly With the Hartija Framework
Visitors to a site will at some point want to print out the information they see on screen. By using print-specific CSS, content can be reformatted for print in a form that is readable on paper and doesn’t contain items such as advertising or menus. Print stylesheets can take time to set up successfully however, and tend to get neglected when project deadlines loom. This article examines two very different methods that aim to help with this process: Print Friendly and the Hartija Framework.