Minimizing CSS for PHP Websites
Sunday, October 30th, 2011 | Author:
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When developing CSS code, it helps to keep it formatted and contain comments for easy reading and editing by developers. However, this results in the comments and excess white space characters being transmitted to the client, utilizing valuable bandwidth. Additionally, without specific cache management of the CSS, it will be loaded on each browser request. When developing PHP websites in…   [More...]

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Bonjour 40 – A Must Read
Monday, October 10th, 2011 | Author:
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Occasionally something comes along that gives an interesting perspective on life, or a place or a moment in time. “Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log (40 years. 40 days. 40 seconds)” covers all three. In the interest of full disclosure, this book is written by my sister, Karen A. Chase, but it beautifully captures what it means to cross the…   [More...]

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Goodbye Steve Jobs
Wednesday, October 05th, 2011 | Author:
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It has been said that we are a product of our experiences and the people around us. On hearing this, your first thoughts may be about family, friends, teachers, fellow students, or colleagues in the work place. Today’s passing of Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder and CEO, has shown me that the influence on our lives can be much further away…   [More...]

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CSS Style Sheet Reset
Wednesday, October 05th, 2011 | Author:

With the myriad of browsers out there, getting CSS to behave appropriately across all of them can be difficult and aggravating. This is caused by each browser interpreting the HTML box model differently and setting some other margins, padding and font sizes how they see fit. The best tip I’ve learned over the years to help with this problem is…   [More...]

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