I started learning DOM scripting and how to work with JSON about a year ago. More recently I’ve been learning object-oriented JavaScript, and have enjoyed learning the Prototype framework for its similarities to Ruby. For these reasons, I started creating runnable mini apps that demonstrate what I’m learning, and serve as code samples for others to read. I started managing directories of static files in the “public” directory of my main site, to host these mini apps, b...
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- Cheapest Mac Pro, even refurbished (from Apple store) is $2400. Apple needs to get real with their desktop pricing. 1 day ago
- @techpickles I'm using flickr_fu to just grab my latest photos. It didn't have much support for set metadata though a month back. 1 day ago
- only twitter can get away with "this feature is disabled" when I'm trying to delete something. delete is a feature? /sigh 1 day ago
- Signed up for the overnight challenge: build a website for a non-profit in one weekend, next Feb., team captain @SamSchroeder #webchallenge 1 day ago
- @jeresig LOL ssh/scp -P/-p, it burns me too often! Guess I should make an alias. Simple patch would be to handle either, I'd think. 1 day ago