General Web Development
Articles on general web development technologies such as DHTML (HTML, JavaScript and CSS).
Auto-refreshing dynamic content using AJAX
Using AJAX, it is possible to regularly auto-refresh a section of a webpage containing dynamic content without reloading the whole page.
Written by Mark Voss published 4th May 2006
Unobtrusive JavaScript Popup Windows
Learn how to use JavaScript events and triggers without using inline scripting, therefore allowing visitors to use your site even with JavaScript disabled.
Written by Nick Dunn published 2nd Apr 2006
Ajax "Hello World" Example
An introduction to what Ajax is and a basic "Hello World" example. Includes a downloadable example and suggests areas for further examples.
Written by Nick Dunn published 27th Mar 2006
More Than One Link Style (CSS)
Using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) you can have more than one style of link on web page. This is handy if you want, for example, the links on a menu to look one way and the links in the text to look another.
Written by Tamsin Stone published 9th Mar 2006
Adding Captions to Images (CSS)
CSS can be used to add captions below (or above) your images without having to use tables.
Written by Tamsin Stone published 9th Mar 2006
Showing The Date on Your Webpages Using Javascript
This is probably the simplest way of showing the local date on your webpage. It uses JavaScript and takes the date from the users system clock.
Written by Mark Voss published 26th Feb 2006
How To Secure Your Sites And Make Life Hard For Hackers
Here is a short summary of the things every web programmer should consider if he or she wishes to secure their site against hackers. The advice below is non code specific so it is valid whatever language you use.
Written by Jan Mulder published 11th Jul 2005