The Web is rich in online tools that help you create websites and Web applications. But the developers behind Codio have even bigger ambitions. Combining the power of the cloud with modern browser technologies, Codio is live proof that you can do some serious client-side development without the need for installing additional software. Codio makes a… Continue reading Codio – A Very Powerful Browser-based IDE
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Chromebook as your Coding Computer
Chromebooks started out as a joke in the Internet community since the operating system powering each Chromebook, known as Chrome OS, is pretty much built around the Chrome browser which you can already use in other operating systems. But Google continues to push the emerging OS as it introduces some new apps, a little bit… Continue reading Chromebook as your Coding Computer
Improving the Way you Code with Coda 2 for OS X
Coding apps for your Mac are a dime a dozen in the Mac App Store and beyond. You could even be comfortable using a couple of apps to get the job done. But the beauty of the diversity of development apps is in the unique strengths each of these apps have. Coda 2 may not… Continue reading Improving the Way you Code with Coda 2 for OS X
Fillerati – The Best Dummy Text Generator
Adding dummy text to your webpage design is quick way to see how well your page layout looks. It eliminates the need to type a paragraph worth of gibberish text and pasting it on all of your text placeholders. Acquiring dummy text is relatively simple thanks to several online dummy text generators that are just… Continue reading Fillerati – The Best Dummy Text Generator
Top 3 Libraries for Parallax Scrolling
Adding some kind of graphical 3-D effect to a website is pretty neat if executed correctly and suits your site’s theme or content. But parallax scrolling has to be one of the more creative approaches to adding a third dimension and should add significant eye candy to just about any kind of website. A website with… Continue reading Top 3 Libraries for Parallax Scrolling
Developing Outside Mobile and the Web
If you are taking coding classes or doing your own research on development topics, you most probably have this big goal of making your first app for smartphones and tablets or a perhaps a new groundbreaking website. But attracting attention can prove to be difficult considering the vast number of active developers pumping out apps… Continue reading Developing Outside Mobile and the Web
Solving Your Color Problems with ColorZilla
Designing a website or website template from scratch means that you have to deal with color at some point. ColorZilla was designed to be that one simple tool that handles your color needs. Taking the form of an extension that is compatible with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, ColorZilla is free, easy to install… Continue reading Solving Your Color Problems with ColorZilla
The Mobile Operating System for the Web Developer – iOS vs. Android
If you are interested to make apps for iOS and/or Android, the mobile device you should buy in order to get started should be pretty obvious. But for a more general platform like the Web, you need to take various things into consideration including the app ecosystem, unique features each mobile OS brings to the… Continue reading The Mobile Operating System for the Web Developer – iOS vs. Android
Improving Your Productivity with OS X Mavericks
OS X Mavericks is a great and free upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion as it comes with a couple of new apps along with some fine updates to existing ones on top of some performance improvements. Some of the new features can boost your productivity too. This should spell good news to active developers… Continue reading Improving Your Productivity with OS X Mavericks
Computer Hardware Fit for a Busy Developer
Developer work station Having an organized computer with all the cool software within reach will surely boost your productivity whether you are making that next big mobile app or you have a tight deadline in putting together a functional website. But if you still feel that there is need for improvement, you may have to… Continue reading Computer Hardware Fit for a Busy Developer