5 iPad Apps Every Web Developer Must Have

When you are stuck waiting in line or for an appointment your iPad can your saving grace.Not just to check your Google+ account or play a quick game of Trailer Park Zombies, but to get actual work done.That is if you have the right apps.Listed below are some of the best apps for web developers. And this list isn’t one that only contains a few time management and task list apps. You might actually be surprised at how much you can get done with your iPad.

New methods in jQuery 1.6

jQuery is an actively-developed JavaScript library with a fairly rapid release cycle. As well as general enhancements, performance tweaks and bug fixes, new methods are frequently added to the library.In this article we’ll take a look at the new methods that have been added to the 1.6+ release and some of the enhancements.

Wrapping Your Head Around Canvas: Part 3

We’ve only truly begun to scratch the surface of possibilities with our little series about Canvas, and as we journey deeper into the API you can see the benefits that it has over Flash technology concerning mobile device/browser support.Today I’d like to continue our adventures in learning the basics by talking about working with images and text.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Coding in PHP

Despite the high expectations placed on them at times, developers are human. They were the last time we checked anyways.As humans, we are bound to make mistakes from time to time. And simple, common mistakes often slip past our filters the more comfortable we become with something.Think about it, when you first started writing code you most likely checked every line to make sure things were perfect. As you grow more comfortable with the process, little things often get overlooked and mistakes are made.

Implement an Image Slideshow Using a jQuery Plugin

Image slideshows are a dime a dozen on the web.You see them used for advertisements, featured articles, product showcases, and plain old photo reels.Today, we’re going to quickly implement a slideshow using the jQuery plugin Cycle by Mike Alsup.Cycle is a great plugin with years of development behind it. We’re going to use the Lite version. It lacks some of the features of the full version (like different transitions), but it is super lightweight. While the full version is 49kb, the lite version weighs in at only 8kb.