craftedpixelz

So yesterday I released my very first jQuery plugin. I originally coded it as a means of teaching myself the anatomy of a jQuery plugin, as well as for personal use. However, I have since decided to unleash it upon the world. Description: Craftyslide is a tiny (just 2kb) slideshow built on jQuery. Craftyslide aims to be different, by providing a simple, no-frills method of displaying images; packaged into a small, clean and efficient plugin. You can see more info/download here: http://projects.craftedpixelz.co.uk/craftyslide Enjoy!

The "i'm watching you" comment is in reference to the Analytics code . As for keywords, I neglected to add them after having conversations with people who work in SEO; who claim keywords have little to no effect on search rankings.

html5shiv is already being used, if you view the source of the page

Thanks. Done.

Try taking a look at the hardware provided by Atlona. I have a Minidisplayport to HDMI converter, for using my 27" iMac as a display for use with my xbox 360. Although they also sell other converters/switchers that do various other things, such as providing you to use an iMac as an external display even if not supported (I think).

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Works fine for me in both Safari and Firefox. Have you fixed it now? The jQuery is pretty simple and looks fine to me.

Thanks. That's probably why it's going to be in production for so long!

Cabbaaaage! Welcome back dude. Funnily enough, I've just randomly decided to come on here today after ages also. Feels like so long since all the regulars used to be active around here. (I used to be under the name clearcutdesignz in case you're confused as to who I am).

Hello everyone. I recently put up a holding page in anticipation of my new site (which will probably end up not arriving for quite some time). I'd appreciate any thoughts on it, or issues you encounter whilst viewing. Thanks a lot. View it here

Coding - Coda (Can't live without it) FTP - Transmit 4 (From the makers of Coda) Mail - Apple Mail Web Server - MAMP Media Player -Boxee IM Client - Adium Music App - iTunes

For sheer simplicity's sake, could something like this not just be used? http://www.jsfiddle.net/LSyX4/ It would also depend on how many divs you wish to toggle in order to determine the best solution. If it's just two divs, it could be achieved really easily with jquery's toggle function.

Mine uses Easyslider, in case you're wondering .

Absolutely no no no. You can teach yourself (for free), using the most up to date and diverse materials from the biggest library available, the web. There is no reason for anyone to pay huge amounts of money when everything is there for you on the internet. All it takes is a little time and dedication. This is coming from someone who's just finished a 3 year degree on the subject also.

Syntax looks perfectly fine to me. It's also best practice to set the images as background images of the <a> tags, rather than placing within the tags themselves. Something to think about for future reference.

I'd have to say second one in the first post also. It's quite 'fresh' looking. I like.

I've started using CSS3 (and HTML5) much more too. I don't see any reason not to have a play at the moment and discover the possibilities.

Then you either learn back end coding languages such as PHP, or accept that you're perfectly happy as a front-ender and are happy to work solely with the build and styling of websites. I consider myself a front-end developer, although I do have knowledge of php. I do however accept my limitations and knowledge of back end coding. It all depends what you're comfortable and enjoy doing.

This is my take on the situation: In previous years, there have been what are known as web designers and web developers. I've given a description of both roles above. I believe it's been deemed that these job roles weren't descriptive or informative enough, therefore the names have been altered from web designer to front-end web developer, and from web developer to back-end web developer. A front-end web developer is someone who works on the 'front end'. Therefore anything seen by the user. A back-end web developer is one who works with code that affects things behind the scenes. the terms 'web designer' and 'web developer' aren't really used as much any more, in favour of the more descriptive front/back end developer. Hope that clears things up.

Web designers are considered those who handle the tasks such as design, (x)html/css coding and maintenance of a site. Developers are considered those that work with languages such as PHP/ASP etc, stuff that works behind the scenes. Therefore, I believe you would call yourself a web designer, regardless of how good your design skills may be currently.

I would also revise whether to refer to it as an 'apprenticeship' or not. Are you hoping to do this part time whilst in higher education or is it something you want to jump straight into? If it's part time work, I'd refer to it as a placement. An apprenticeship leads one to believe it's full time training with a guaranteed job at the end.

It's probably worth noting that the grid I suggested, was a PSD based grid, for use when mocking up a layout in Photoshop. As mentioned already, a CSS grid system such as 960gs or blueprint allows you to use the same principles of a grid when coding up a layout. I personally always use a grid when mocking up layouts, but have not yet used a CSS grid system when developing a website. It's really down to your needs and personal preference. I would highly recommend using a PSD grid when mocking up a layout though. It helps keep a sense of consistency when creating a design.

It was initially designed to be playable without reading the instructions, however the client requested we change it as they felt the aim of the game wasn't at first apparent.

My advice would be to stay well away from these types of courses. The materials are generally quite outdated, not structured or conveyed well and as others have said, the qualifications themselves aren't well recognised or held in high regard. There's nothing better, cheaper and more beneficial than self learning through the use of free readily available online materials. I recommend these steps: 1. Learn a coding language via online tutorials. Begin with simple HTML/CSS. Use self experimentation to reinforce what you learn from the tutorials. 2. Learn a few software packages (such as those from the Adobe suite), e.g Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. 3. Using the skills gained, begin making websites to build up your skills, practice practice practice! 4. Build up a portfolio. Once you get the basics down, start making sites for others (even for free), as long as you have some portfolio items, that's what counts. 5. Continue with numbers 3 & 4 until you feel proficient enough to venture out into the job world. 6. Apply for jobs, focus on experience working with various technologies, leverage portfolio items to reflect this. 7. £££££££££ (If successful).

A freelancer friend of mine has made this site as a little side project. It's just a little something for designer/developer types to read and have a giggle at whilst at work. It's quite funny. I highly recommend you check it out. http://front-enders.com