Apache 2, PHP, caching, and relative file path problems
When PHP 4 or 5 is run as an Apache 2 SAPI module, relative file paths passed to functions such as file_exists() may fail when using ob_start() to cache a page.
JavaScript in-place document updates
JavaScript syndication and widgets often use nasty innerHTML or document.write methods to create HTML at the location where the script is loaded. This article discusses a far better method that has been proposed at SitePoint.
Using CSS to create Vista-like Aero effects
How to create Vista-like semi-transparent misty-glass Aero effects on a web page using just XHTML and CSS. The technique works in all browsers, including IE5.0+, uses standard CSS, and does not resort to hacks, alpha-transparent PNGs, or JavaScript.
TACS – free PHP template and caching script
TACS – Templating and Caching System is a free and lightweight PHP script. It is simple to use and offers easy file includes, variables, code output caching, HTML compression and more. The script is only 10kb in size, works with PHP4 or PHP5, and is easy to incorporate in to any PHP website.
TACS is free to download, use, modify, and distribute.
JavaScript console for Safari on Windows
By default, Safari for Windows has very few tools or options that help web developers debug their sites. However, with a little hacking, you can enable the Debug menu and launch a JavaScript console.
5 of the best web colour calculators
Designing a great new website colour scheme can be difficult, but there are many tools to help. Here are a selection of the best…