6 articles and links tagged with “javascript”

1. JSLint needs some Bad Parts
   May 16, 2010

   One of the few tools that I consider truly indispensable when developing websites is JSLint. Too bad it’s almost impossible to contribute back to the project, and that the project’s run by someone who “will hurt your feelings.”

2. A JavaScript Detection Pattern
   March 06, 2010

   Progressive enhancement of our sites and applications has become a relatively well accepted best practice for web development. This article outlines a technique I've used successfully to ensure that core functionality is available without JavaScript, while maintaining a quality experience for the majority of users with JavaScript enabled.

3. Running `python-spidermonkey` on JeOS
   May 16, 2009

   Paul Davis' python-spidermonkey project looks brilliant.

4. Asynchronous Execution, JavaScript, and You
   May 05, 2009

   I spent more time than I care to admit this afternoon tracking down a bug in some relatively straightforward jQuery code. As it turned out, I was overlooking my error because I was thinking about my code in absolutely the wrong way.

5. (Mildly) improving Google Analytics' JS Embed
   May 01, 2009

   Google Analytics' embed JavaScript isn’t at all pretty. A few changes can make it a bit cleaner to implement.

6. Some Thoughts Regarding Caja
   December 16, 2008

   Yesterday, Yahoo! made some announcements regarding The Future™ of many of their high profile properties. Specifically, they’re (slowly) opening up, enabling third-party developers to build applications that can be seen on and interact with your My Yahoo! page, or your mailbox. I think this is a great step, and one I wish they'd made before they laid me off.