Episode 1: Text Shadows & jQuery
In this very first episode of Doctype, Nick talks about CSS3 text shadows and Jim goes over jQuery basics.
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This week we take a look at several options for integrating charts and graphs into your web pages. We also share some design tips for making the most out of your graphs.
View ArticleEpisode 3: White Space & AJAX Security
This week we show you how to clean up designs using white space. We also explain why AJAX across different websites can be so tricky.
View ArticleEpisode 4: CSS Frameworks and Debugging Tools
This week we look at some tools to get your projects done more quickly. Nick explains the benefits of CSS frameworks, and Jim demonstrates the use of browser debugging tools.
View ArticleEpisode 5: Icons and Events
We are bidding farewell to 2009 with an iconic event! Actually, we're looking at how to find and use icons, and how to wire up your pages to be interactive.
View ArticleEpisode 6: What's New in 2010
We ring in the new year with a look at our favorite new developments in web technology and design that are coming in 2010.
View ArticleEpisode 7: Design Workflow and Amazon S3
Nick divulges details about the early stages of his web design workflow, and Jim explains how to get started with Amazon S3.
View ArticleEpisode 8: jQTouch and Mobile Design
Jim covers jQTouch, a plugin for jQuery that enables quick iPhone websites, and Nick talks about how to design for the small screen.
View ArticleEpisode 9: Speed!
Nick and Jim show you hot tips to get your site loading so fast you'll smell the rubber burning!
View ArticleEpisode 10: CSS3 Gradients & HTML5 Databases
Nick shows you how to create gradients without images in CSS3, and Jim takes an in depth look at local databases in HTML5.
View ArticleEpisode 11: Radial Gradients and Web SQL Databases
Nick and Jim keep the party going from last week, and continue exploring CSS3 gradients and web storage techniques.
View ArticleEpisode 12: Grid Based Design and AJAX 101
Nick gives an overview of grid based design and Jim breaks down the basics of AJAX.
View ArticleEpisode 13: Home Page Design and Cross Site Request Forgery
Nick gives some quick tips on how to design home pages and Jim goes in depth on CSRF or cross site request forgery.
View ArticleEpisode 14: FOWA Miami 2010, Behind the Scenes
On this special episode of Doctype, Nick and Jim go behind the scenes of FOWA Miami 2010 and talk to some of the best in the biz, like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hunter, Steve Huffman, John Resig, Alex...
View ArticleEpisode 15: CSS3 Borders and HTML5 Sections
Jim and Nick are back in the studio, exploring new border properties in CSS3 and breaking down a few of the two dozen new HTML5 tags, starting with sections, article, asides, headers, and footers.
View ArticleEpisode 16: CSS3 Columns and jQuery Plugins
Nick deconstructs CSS multi-column layouts and Jim shows you step-by-step how to create your very own jQuery plugin.
View ArticleEpisode 17: JSONP and CSS Selectors (Part 1)
Jim shows you how to call 3rd party web services using JSONP and Nick goes over some basic CSS selectors. Next week, Nick will cover the selectors that are new in CSS3.
View ArticleEpisode 18: CSS3 Selectors and JavaScript's "this"
Nick continues coverage of selectors and demonstrates what's new in CSS3. Then, Jim demystifies the "this" variable in JavaScript.
View ArticleEpisode 19: Design Patterns and JavaScript Minification
Nick takes a look at a few design patterns and Jim shows you how to shrink down your JavaScript files.
View ArticleEpisode 20: Information Hierarchy and Feature Detection
Nick explores an intersection between information architecture and semantic markup called "Information Hierarchy" and Jim demonstrates feature detection with Modernizr.
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