Understanding HTML5 Shiv and Polyfills
Updates: Loading Polyfills is no longer a common practice to provide compatibility. You will find that a few of these repository linked on this articl…
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Guide to: Using Transparency (Opacity) In Web Design
Note: This post was first published on the 7th Jan, 2013. Transparency is an effect that allows us to see what is underneath. In design, transparency …
HTML5 Basic Elements: Header, Nav, and Footer
HTML5 is still evolving, yet some of its new elements are ready to use today and are supported in both current and older browsers (with the help of a …
A Look Into: Essential Firefox Tools For Web Developers
Firefox stands out as a top choice for web developers, thanks to its array of useful extensions designed to simplify the development process. In this …
Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (December 2012)
We are already in December; time seems to be running too fast, doesn’t it? Much like the previous few months, we are going to feature some useful re…
CSS3 Image Reflection Techniques
Up until now, we’ve explored numerous fresh features introduced by CSS3. But, there’s more to CSS3 than meets the eye, including several propertie…
Mastering CSS3 Repeating Gradients
Many CSS3 features revolutionize how we design websites, and one standout feature is CSS3 Gradients. Before CSS3, creating gradient effects meant usin…
How to Edit Web Content with HTML5’s Contenteditable Attribute
One of the new features in HTML5 is the native front-end editor. This feature is commonly used in Content Management Systems, allowing content to be e…
A Look into: HTML5 Placeholder Attribute
One of my favorite new features in HTML5 is the ability to easily add placeholder text. Placeholder text is the gray text you find in an input field, …
CSS Dropcaps Using :first-line and :first-letter
Some CSS selectors or properties may not be commonly seen in everyday web design, yet they’ve been around since the CSS1 era. These include the :fir…
Creating an Interactive Online vCard Using Sass & Compass
Today, we’re going to continue our discussion on Sass. This time, we’ll take a practical approach and build an online vCard using Sass along with …
Maximize Your CSS with Compass and Sass
In our last post, we mentioned Compass, an open-source CSS Authoring Framework that enhances your workflow. Compass is a powerful extension for Sass, …