Here is a small jQuery plugins collection. I worked with them and I think they are noteworthy. jQuery plugins collection Amount of jQuery plugins is really overwhelming. It’s almost impossible to view all of them. On the other hand, if we need a jQuery plugin implementing some task, almost surely we will find what we’re […]

Today, a quick tutorial on how to copy to the clipboard in JavaScript. Sometimes in our web application project, may appear a requirement: allow copying of data to the clipboard programmatically from JavaScript, after the occurrence of some event. Copy to clipboard in Javascript For this we use my favorite JavaScript framework — jQuery. In […]

Recently we had to work on the project, which used the Zepto.js in frontend layer. This library intrigued me, so I decided to write a few words about it. Zepto.js Zepto.js is a lightweight JavaScript framework, which is doing very well, especially in the WebKit-based browsers. It has syntax mostly compatible with jQuery. So, for […]

In today’s article I present a small set of issues, which I commonly used when working with the Facebook application development. Programming Facebook applications Of course, applications typically have components based on PHP SDK, but in general most of the functionality was created using a dedicated SDK for JavaScript Facebook API. Programming Facebook Apps is […]

In today’s article we’ll do a small review of interesting jQuery tips. The framework itself gives the programmer a gigantic possibilities, that still can be extended through tricks and best practices. jQuery tips This time we focus more on practice and examples, rather than theory. Tip 1. Determine the size of our document In details, […]

Working with JavaScript often is associated with CSS. And thanks to that, we can acquire practice in the use of CSS, even if we don’t deal directly with creating layouts. CSS and JavaScript Good CSS skill broadens our horizons, and helps in developing quick solutions and tricks. CSS For a good start — rotate an […]

Today we recommend the jQuery tutorial, that shows how to create own ToolTips. In four easy steps. jQuery tutorial — creating own tooltips Source available: here. Step 1 — the project Create a new project (e.g. in Aptana IDE) or simply create a structure as below: Step 2 — the view We create the basic […]

Some time ago I decided to write a simple application to backup files quickly, and place them on my server. I created with program using Adobe AIR (and PHP for a small backend). Adobe AIR tutorial — creating a real application We will read here, among others, about Drag&Drop, communication with the server, and handle […]

Here we have the 3rd part of jQuery course. Further exploring of jQuery possibilities Today we briefly describe programming Ajax elements, using jQuery. We show also some interesting examples and tips jQuery, and finally mention about jQuery UI. The jQuery gives us a high level of abstraction, with a rich support for Ajax. So the […]

Here we go with the second part of jQuery basics, in which we describe the visual effects, DOM operations and events handling using this library. Getting deeper in jQuery Let’s start with the basics of visual effects. There are main methods for elements visibility: show() — causes dynamic showing of hidden element. As arguments can […]