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- Style table borders with CSS
- Web developer Tony Patton examines how to use CSS to style the borders of HTML tables. He also offers examples that show how the CSS border property can specify the size of the border along with its color and type. In my previous Web Development column, I examined the...
- Tags: CSS, Tony Patton, cell, Web Development Zone Newsletter, W3C, Property, Border, Table, Listing B, Web Developer Tony Patton, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development
- Technical articles 2007-02-16
- Build powerful Web interfaces with a free JavaScript framework
- Scriptaculous allows you to easily add powerful AJAX-based user interface features to Web 2.0 applications. Web developer Tony Patton explains why you should use it and describes how to use it. The days of building Web applications from the ground up are over as the Web is overflowing...
- Tags: Web, JavaScript, Scriptaculous, AJAX, Tony Patton, Scripting languages, data control, custom data control, Web Development Zone Newsletter, Framework, Tool, Web Developer Tony Patton, Channel Management, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Web 2.0, Marketing
- Technical articles 2007-01-12
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- Can you be a self-respecting Web developer without knowing HTML?
- Tony Patton says he can't accept a so-called Web developer who doesn't fully understand the technology used to create their applications. How much do you think a Web developer needs to know about HTML? by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web Developer, Web, HTML, Tony Patton, Ian Lloyd
- Blog posts 2008-07-22
- What does Google Chrome offer developers?
- After taking Google Chrome for a test drive, Tony Patton discusses the new browser's tools for working with Web pages and weighs in on whether you should ditch IE or Firefox for Chrome. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Developer, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Gears, Web Browsers, Internet, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-09-16
- Should Web developers keep up with browser statistics?
- Tony Patton explains why developers may want to keep up with Web browser statistics and describes where to find this information. Discuss how browser market share impacts your development work. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web Developer, Web, Statistics, Web Browser, Intranet, Tony Patton, TheCounter.com, W3Counter, W3Schools, Browser Statistic, Web Browsers, Internet
- Blog posts 2008-08-26
- Unit testing options for JavaScript
- Unit testing is different from traditional testing because it is performed by the developer and not a tester. Tony Patton provides an overview of several options for unit testing client-side JavaScript code. by Tony Patton
- Tags: JavaScript, Unit, Web Browser, JsUnit JUnit, JUnit, Tests, RhinoUnit RhinoUnit, Dustin Machi, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-08-12
- Microsoft unveils the F# programming language
- Tony Patton kicks the tires on the September 2008 Community Technology Preview of F#. Read his brief overview of the programming lanaguage's features and environment. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Programming Language, Microsoft Corp., Language, Programming, F# Programming Language, Tony Patton, .Net, Application Servers, Middleware, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software
- Blog posts 2008-09-29
- Seamlessly integrate applications with eBay using its Windows SDK
- The eBay Windows SDK allows you to easily access eBay data within your application. Tony Patton gives you an overview of the functionality provided by the eBay Web services API. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Item, API, SDK, Microsoft Windows, eBay Inc., Windows SDK, eBay Windows SDK, eBay Web Service API, API Version, eBay.Service.Core.Sdk.ApiContext, Pagination, Page Number, eBay Developer Forums, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-07-10
- Use soft hyphens to properly display text
- The soft hyphen feature of HTML is available to ensure the proper presentation of text on a Web page. Tony Patton describes how to use this rather obscure HTML feature. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web, HTML, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Hyphen, Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1, Nobr Element, Web Browsers, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-05-31
- Drive online business with landing pages
- Tony Patton outlines the elements of an effective landing page and discusses the importance of testing these pages. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web, Page, Tony Patton, E-mail, Channel Management, Corporate Communications, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Internet
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- Download files over the Web with .NET's WebClient class
- The System.Net namespace includes the WebClient class for uploading and downloading files via HTTP. You can copy or read files with only a few lines of code. Tony Patton details how the WebClient class helped him solve a recent problem. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web, Namespace, Data, Class, Site, File, Error, WebClient, WebClient Class, System.Net Namespace, Stream, String, imageAddress, currentLine, .Net, Channel Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Marketing, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-06-27
- Two approaches to redirection in ASP.NET
- ASP.NET provides a few ways to move to different pages. Tony Patton looks at these options and provides commentary on when you should use which approach. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Microsoft ASP.NET, .Net, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Tony Patton, Method, Page, Web Browser, Response.Redirect, Server.Transfer, Server.Execute, Web Browsers, Servers, Internet, Hardware
- Blog posts 2008-10-14
- Maintaining state in ASP.NET: Know your options
- Maintaining state is a problem that all Web developers face regardless of the platform. ASP.NET adds four options on top of the standard approaches on the Web. Tony Patton drills down on these options. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Microsoft ASP.NET, Option, .Net, Middleware, Channel Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Tony Patton, Web, Page, Data, Server, Session, State, Control State, Application
- Blog posts 2008-10-31
- Secure ASP.NET 2.0 sites with Membership API
- Beginning with ASP.NET 2.0, the Membership API was added to simplify adding security to a Web application. Tony Patton explains out how to use the Membership API with a SQL Server backend. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft ASP.NET, Web Application, API, Server, Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0, Authentication, Membership API, Web Application Security, ValidateUser, Error Message, ValidateUser Method, LoginView, WizardSteps, .Net, Middleware, Databases, Storage, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-08-18
- A .NET primer on reference types and value types
- Working with reference types and value types is usually not given much thought during daily programming chores; but if you ever choose to pursue .NET certification, you should be familiar with both types. Tony Patton provides you with a solid background in these programming basics. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Method, Reference, Class, Type, Object, Class Type, ByRef, Person, Person Class, SwapPeople, SwapValue, person1.FirstName, person1.LastName, person1.Title, person2.FirstName, person2.LastName, person2.Title, Console.WriteLine, Integer, ByVal, .Net, C#, Application Servers, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Tools, Programming Languages, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-06-16
- Provide more information about HTML elements with the title attribute
- Tony Patton looks at the various uses of the title attribute, which allows you to provide additional information about an HTML element. This is especially helpful with HTML forms where tooltips can be used to let the user know what is expected in user input. by Tony Patton
- Tags: HTML, Web Browser, Title, Tooltip, Title Attribute, ALT, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-09-09
- Raphael JavaScript library simplifies creating graphics
- The Raphael JavaScript library delivers a simple-to-use framework for creating graphics. Tony Patton explains how to use the Raphael library and describes the various options that are available in it. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Library, Graphics, Raphael JavaScript Library, Tony Patton, Canvas, Rectangle, JavaScript, Circle, Raphael, Raphael Web Site, Raphael Site, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development
- Blog posts 2008-10-21
- Avoid problems when redirecting via dropdownlists
- Tony Patton's skills were put to the test recently when faced with a situation involving redirection and dropdownlists. Check out the solution he used to solve his problem. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Back Button, Page, Event, JavaScript, Entry, Web Browser, List, DropDownList, ListItem, ddlRedirect1, ddlRedirect2, selectedIndex, Web Browsers, Scripting Languages, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-09-22
- Fight spam and bots in Web applications with CAPTCHAs
- CAPTCHA is used to discern humans from computers to make sure someone and not automated software or a bot is really using the Web application. Here are implementations for use within your applications. by Tony Patton
- Tags: CAPTCHA, Web Application, Spam, Bot, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-10-06
- Easily test Web services with soapUI
- The soapUI tool makes it much easier to test Web services during development. It's also useful for interacting with third-party Web services to get a better idea of what to expect and what to include in the response. See how to put soapUI to work. by Tony Patton
- Tags: Web, Web Service, Tool, soapUI, soapUI Tool, SoapUI, Validation Option, Download Page, Pro Version, Cloud Computing, Web Services, Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Tony Patton
- Blog posts 2008-07-03
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