Oct
07
Ways to be a good Web Developer/Designer
06:58 pm
Whether writing server-side, client-side, or regular-old-markup, you need to develop some debug muscles. Errors are an incurable side effect of human programming, and when they pop on your screen, you can probably hear your bank account draining. Become an adept debugger and you’ll write cleaner apps, in shorter time.
Bigger Debuggers in 12 Easy StepsConsidering how much time we all spend debugging, it is ironic how rare a topic it is in books and conversation. So how does one become a better debugger? Hopefully, the twelve guidelines I’ve compiled here will help you squash bugs faster, smarter, and with more authority.
1. Organize your code.
Let’s face it, building websites isn’t rocket science. If you’ve been at it for 6 months, you’ve probably developed some sort of methodology. All sites share common elements, pay attention to what they are and re-use code as much as possible. Organize your code and includes so you know where everything is.
The W3C is pushing standards that separate content from structure; you’ll find adopting this philosophy helps when debugging as well. Some general guidelines:
- Code once, include often. I’ll say it again, organize your code so you know where everything is. Strive to have no duplicated code on your site.
- Externalize client-side scripts.
Put all CSS and JavaScript into external includes. Your pages will load faster, as the scripts will go into the browser’s cache. Also, you’ll be able to disable all your JavaScript or all your CSS more easily. Resist the temptation from the darkside, never code CSS inline or write javascripts willy-nilly through your pages. You’ll be happy later when you want to either turn it all off, or export it to another project.
- Refine it.
Every website gains features through the development cycle. When a complex project reaches the 75% complete zone, it is usually begging, pleading, and bleeding for a rewrite. Try to take the 2, 3, maybe 4 days it will take to go back through your code and refine it when it feels out of hand. Don’t be the type of a developer that has an FUNW folder for an inbox. Try to build in as much scalability as you can from the start.
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Oct
05
Love means…
11:04 am
Love means more when life is hard
And choices lead to sacrifice,
And every passion has its price
In duties paid and windows barred.
Though I have loved for many years,
Love is still for me a spring
That will from stone sweet fragrance bring,
And make a garden of our tears.
The love of children, children’s children,
Flowing to the distant verge,
Flowing from the ancient urge
To make a home of wilderness,
Has been my joy, my inner dance
Of ecstasy, as day by day
I move the mountains in my way
And claim through love the gifts of chance
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Oct
05
Nextgen Wordpress theme
08:10 am
This is Web 2.0 inspired Wordpress theme, fixed width, 2 column layout. This theme has a simple, clean, elegant design.
Features:
1. Fixed width
2. 2 Column Footer
3. Web 2.0 inspired
Demo : Click here
Download : Nextgen Wordpress theme (251)
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Oct
04
Flowery theme for wordpress
12:44 pm
This is fluid width, 3 column layout. This theme has a simple, clean, elegant design
Features:
1. Fluid width
2. 3 Column Footer
Demo : Click here
Download : Flowery theme (135)
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