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Weekly HTML5 Apps Developer Resources, October 10th 2012
Weekly Resources for HTML5 Apps Developers Articles Understanding Null and typeof New Firefox Command Line helps you develop faster Object.create(): the New Way to Create Objects in JavaScript An Introduction to Content Security Policy Powerful New CSS- and JavaScript Techniques Resources ddSlick – Dropdowns with Images Select2 – a jQuery based replacement for select boxes […]
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Introducing Firefox Development Highlights
We know he have a lot of readers out there interested in the Open Web and its capabilities, and part of that is to see the latest additions and implemented features in Firefox. Therefore, we’re introducing Firefox Development Highlights here at Mozilla Hacks. Introduction The purpose of this post is to highlight some of the […]
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The Web Developer Toolbox: Backbone
This is the fourth in a series of articles dedicated to useful libraries that all web developers should have in their toolbox. The intent is to show you what those libraries can do and help you to use them at their best. This fourth article is dedicated to the Backbone library. Introduction Backbone is a […]
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Creating the future of mobile with Firefox OS – resources, docs and more!
Just under a month ago I wrote a personal post about my thoughts on Firefox OS and why I think there is something ‘magical’ about what it stands for and the possibilities it brings to the table. This post is a follow-up that aims to cover much of the same ground but with extra detail […]
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Welcoming the new kid: Web Platform Docs
Documenting the open Web and Web standards is a big job! As Mozillians, we’re well aware of this — documenting the open Web has been the mission of the Mozilla Developer Network for many years. Anything we can do to further the cause of a free and open Web is a worthwhile endeavor. With so […]
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Mozilla Hacks Weekly, October 4th 2012
Time again for some great links from Mozilla’s Developer Engagement team!
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Weekly HTML5 Apps Developer Resources, October 3rd 2012
Weekly Resources for HTML5 Apps Developers This week – a DOUBLE edition ! Articles Top 100 Validation Errors Debunking Responsive CSS Performance Myths Browser testing across devices with Adobe Shadow Using semantic HTML An introduction to the Web Audio API 10 things you didn’t know JavaScript could do Backbone.js and You Writing Your First Polyfill […]
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Much simpler web deployment ahead: Harp.io
There is a gap in the toolset of aspiring web makers and professional web developers at the moment: simple deployment. While it is easy to create a web site, set up a blog or even build your first HTML5 app, the deployment is still not as easy as it should be in this day and […]
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r2d2b2g: an experimental prototype Firefox OS test environment
Developers building apps for Firefox OS should be able to test them without having to deploy them to actual devices. I looked into the state of the art recently and found that the existing desktop test environments, like B2G Desktop, the B2G Emulators, and Firefox’s Responsive Design View, are either difficult to configure or significantly […]
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ArchiveAPI – read out archive file contents + Introducing Bleeding Edge
Working with files on the web has been a challenge for a long time, and when things like various File APIs have surfaced, it has made me really happy! Now on to the latest edition: ArchiveAPI, giving the ability to work with archive files. Introducing Bleeding Edge Before I start talking about the ArchiveAPI, I […]