Every developer needs some reference now and then. Whether you're dealing with a new problem you've never encountered before, learning a new scripting language, or you just can't remember which function you need, these web sites will help you get the job done. Read More...

Mostly I've been pointing out things that you can do with HTML, CSS, YouTube videos, jQuery, etc. But now I'd like to point out things you should NOT do. Some common mistakes in HTML, and next week I'll probably tackle CSS mistakes. In researching similar articles, I came across several people either claiming that preferential conventions other than their own were mistakes, or even worse, calling perfectly valid best practices mistakes. After seeing those, I've steered clear of anything that falls firmly in the realm of preference, and focused on things that are likely to break or invalidate your code. Read More...

In addition to understanding the languages and best practices, knowing what external tools are available is important for a developer. These are a few tools of which every web developer should be aware. They won't all apply to every project, but they should certainly be in your arsenal. Read More...

Search Engine Optimization can largely be broken down into two areas of effort - on-page and off-page. On-page SEO refers to the content of the individual HTML files that make up your site, and off-page SEO refers to external efforts, such as links to your pages from other sites. This tutorial is a brief look at a few of the easiest techniques regarding the former. Read More...

There are lots of new features in HTML5, but some elements from HTML4 have been changed or removed. So here are a few tips for changes you might need to make if you're upgrading. Read More...

If I go to the home page of a website on a computer with a fast connection, and after 5 seconds there are still large pieces of the page missing, something's wrong. So in the interest of making the internet a better place for all, especially those without lightning-fast connections, I've compiled a few tips you can use to speed up the viewing process of your website. Read More...

I've read plenty of articles about the all-importance of validation, and some about why validation isn't important. The articles that dismiss striving for the green light usually cite examples of people breaking down their code and inadvertently removing functionality in a frenzied attempt to validate their markup. While I'm sure this sometimes happens, if the developer of a site keeps standards in mind while building, there won't be a need to change much, if anything, in order to validate. Read More...