jQuery 2.0 Has Just Been Released – Smaller, Faster and Better Than Ever

Yes, that’s right folks. jQuery 2.0 was released earlier today and the new version is now smaller, faster and better than ever. What changes have been made? Well, for a start, jQuery 2.0 no longer supports older versions of Internet Explorer (versions 6, 7 and 8). Plus, if you are running the newer versions such as IE 9 or 10 in Compatibility Mode, you may experience issues with jQuery 2.0….

Drupal 8: With Symfony on-board, will it create wonders?

Drupal 8 is in the works, and is scheduled for release towards the end of this year. So, what can you expect from the latest and possibly greatest version of? In this article, we shall be taking a look at some of the proposed changes, aims and goals behind Drupal 8. Considering the fact that the final release is not going to happen anytime sooner than the next 6-7 months,…

Foundation 4 has just been released – Now taking a ‘Mobile First’ approach

With the increase in popularity of mobile devices, the need to create and develop mobile-friendly websites has also increased manifolds. Naturally, this has led to a surge in the development of tools that can help you build websites with mobile users in mind. One such tool that has recently undergone a major revamp is the popular Foundation Framework from ZURB.

Icons Times: News Coverage at its Creative Best!

When it comes to breaking News and current affairs, it is generally felt that there is not much room for creativity. After all, you do not see Reuters, CNN or the BBC using metaphors, idioms or abstract art, do you? What if, I told you, it indeed is possible to combine creative expression with news coverage? Allow us to introduce you to Icons Times, which is, quite possibly, the internet’s…

Microsoft Launches Modern.IE – “Internet Explorer Testing just got a little easier”

Ever since the rise of Chrome and Firefox, Microsoft has been trying hard to win some lost ground for Internet Explorer. However, end users apart, developers have despised IE for many years, and MS is working very hard to restore lost faith. The latest version of the browser is a step in the right direction direction, and so is their latest innovation: Modern.IE.

Browser Awareness Day: Encouraging Users to Upgrade Their Browsers

If you are a web developer, chances are that the most annoying part of your work is related to performing cross-browser compatibility checks. Plus, even if you are not into web development and are an average user of the internet, having an updated web browser is essential, don’t you think?

The jQuery Foundation Relaunches the jQuery Plugin Registry

Currently, the jQuery project provides powerful back-end components for developers, but those seeking new plugins are forced to explore a multitude of different sources. On Wednesday, the jQuery Foundation relaunched their jQuery Plugin Registry with a much improved UI, providing a single source for plugins.

The Google Maps Santa Tracker

The whereabouts of good ol’ SantaClaus are always a matter of mystery and suspense, especially when it comes to Christmas time. After all, Saint Nick does not check in much on social networks. Well, all of this is about to change, courtesy of the Google Santa Tracker. Since 2004, Google had the privilege of tracking Santa’s path as a collaborative effort along side NORAD. However, the collaboration ended when NORAD…

See your Designs in Real-Time with Scratchpad

What if there was an easy way to write HTML & CSS in an editor, and instantly see it render? Then you could try out things more quickly when you’re designing. Your process would be faster, and you could get a lot more work done. Scratchpad, a product from Sandbox Labs, aims to do just that.

Sidebar – Your daily resource for carefully selected design articles

You probably subscribe to scores of sites via RSS, follow hundreds of developers and designers on Twitter and friended dozens more on Facebook. From this, you will need to sift through your personal content jungle everyday, just to find the 2-3 articles that interest you and actually find worth reading. How awesome would it be if there was a one-stop solution that offered only the best articles and tutorials daily!…

Discover the new Awwwards

You’ve probably heard of Awwwards already. Well, they just got better. Their recently re-launched site offers some key features that are well worth exploring.

Pixels of Fury: Seattle

A traveling competition of graphic designers, AIGA and Shutterstock created Pixels of Fury to challenge regional artists to face off in a two round competition with only one person being crowned local Pixels of Fury champion. With six local designers nominated by the local AIGA chapter, on the 15th of November, they enter round one with limited direction; only requested to create a poster that will “urge the audience to…

Microsoft TypeScript: “Syntactic Sugar” For JavaScript

Are you involved in application-level development using JavaScript? If so, this news might interest you! A few weeks ago, Microsoft unveiled a new JavaScript-like programming language named TypeScript. At its most basic level, TypeScript operates by translating code into JavaScript (that enables its apps to run in any browser). The language itself is pretty similar to JavaScript in terms of its syntax, but with a good set of additions of…

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