How To Minimize Your Javascript and CSS Files for Faster Page Loads
Over the last 11 years I've spent a great deal of time trying to improve client websites with an eye for minimalist interface design and code. While the minimalist design esthetic is not the choice for every client the notion of less code and faster load times always goes over well. Today, many of web applications I design and code for have a plethora of Javascript and CSS files. Fortunately, there are many options to solve this rather simple problem. Compression, obfuscation and bundling are all great options.
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VizList - The Data Visualization List
I'm pleased to announce VizList as a new addition to my blog. VizList is a constantly updated list of all forms of next generation web-based visualizations. Posts will provide a screenshot, a description written by either myself or the developer, and a link to the website. All visualizations will be categorized for easy browsing. I am focused in keeping you up to date with the latest developments in data visualizations, software and applications.
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40 Downloadable Open Source Social Software Applications
While large scale social sites like Flickr, Digg, Youtube and Myspace have predominated the web-o-sphere over the past few years there still is a need for narrow content verticals in this arena. This list will give you links to 40 open source resources to get you started building your own social bookmarking, networking, filesharing or search application. The following is a list of what I consider the be the best open source social software that I've found over the past year.
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Twitterverse Launches
We're psyched to launch our first release of
Twitterverse tonight after working on the idea for the last couple of weeks and then the last 48 hours straight.
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Data Visualization Software, Resources, Tutorials and Source Code
As an interaction designer I'm always wondering what's next. Over the last few years we've become familiar with web application design, new constructs like recency and popularity, however, in the back-channel of web design there has been an increasing movement towards data visualizations, both large and small. You can currently see this in everything from blog design to large-scale data visualizations like We Feel Fine and digg labs. Designers and programers are coming together in new ways, which in the end result are producing some of the most functional, and creative web interfaces I've ever seen.
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Release of Backbase Version 3.1.1
Backbase was already a fast development tool for large scale development projects, now they've made it even easier to use for all professional application developers With additional user interface controls , pre-build user interface components, and new features which fix the problem of browser incompatibilities with AJAX applications.
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Podcast of the JP Morgan and Connector Group Showcase
Tonight we were pleased to be invited to the JP Morgan and the Connector Group Showcase, which is an exclusive event for influencers and tastemakers in the technology sector. The show case is a catalyst between technology companies and some, "of the country's most well-respected businesspeople, technologists, style mavens, bloggers, and thinkers". (Connector Group)
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Is Microsoft Really Changing - Search Champs v4 Initial View
My partner at ideacodes Emily Chang and I were recently invited to participate in Microsoft's Search Champs v4 this past week. In short Search Champs is brainstorming session between Microsoft designers, developers, project managers, and executives and a group of 57 internet thinkers and doers from around the world.
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Stowe Boyd and Ken Yarmosh Covering Web 2.0
In addition to eHub Interviews launching this week, we're pleased to promote two others that are doing a great job covering the shifting landscape.
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eHub Interviews to Launch the Week of Web 2.0
eHub Interviews, a series of email interviews with the creators of Web 2.0 applications and services, will launch this week (October 3-8, 2005) as part of the unofficial Web 2.0 week here in San Francisco.
1 With over 150 web applications and services in eHub (and growing every day), we felt it was time to hear about Web 2.0 from the people making it.
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Web 2.0 Personal Portal With AJAX Features
There are hundreds if not thousands of developers working hard to produce web 2.0 applications, however some are more successful that others. Today I found what I think is one of the most intelligent uses of web 2.0 technology that I've seen so far.
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AJAX and PHP File Browser
Do you have a dump folder in your ftp that's always filling up with files, and do you have to download them to see what they are? Or maybe you're savvy enough to have a file browser in that directory but, you still can't view the images or the contents of the files?
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mHub: Ajax, Ruby, Rails and Web 2.0 software list
mHub is a constantly updated list of web applications, services, resources, blogs or sites with a focus on next generation web (web 2.0), blogging, Ajax, Ruby, Rails and open source developments. Submit or suggest a site and I'll be happy to include it : )
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AJAX and Ruby on Rails Based Spellchecker Demo
Today I found a great AJAX based spellchecker demo which uses ActionPack instead of ActiveRecord. As with many Rails applications this wonderful app only requires 67 lines of code plus a few HTML templates.
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Ruby on Rails Blog Software With AJAX Goodies
Being new to the Ruby on Rails framework I wanted to experiment with some pre-packaged software to get a feel for the new environment. After all, for someone who has building websites for nine years The Ruby on Rails environment is very different than the current web 1.0 environment.
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AJAX Fun For Anyone With Protopage
As a designer I'm faced with new and emerging technologies everyday. For me, a big part of the enjoyment of working on the internet is seeing a new wiki, and trying to figure out how it can be applied to real-world web design. Recently, AJAX has been at the forefront of many of the latest developments on the internet. Here is a great example to show yourself or your clients the power of AJAX - and it free!
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Mambo Dancing to a New Tune
How would you like to work for several years on a volunteer basis developing an open source product only to be thrown off the project for another case of corporate greed? I recently opened an email from the Web Standards Group to find out that Mambo will have a very different face in the coming days.
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