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Dear Clients, The Web Has Changed. It’s Time To Use CSS3 and HTML5 Now.

July 28, 2011 — In this article, David Martin shares how to introduce HTML5 and CSS3 to clients, so that they understand why developers and agencies are changing the way of doing things. Read more…

Jen Gordon wrote

Create An HTML/CSS Mobile Web App Using Sencha Touch

July 19, 2011 — Questions in the world of mobile app development are endless. Jen Gordon shares her knowledge as a designer to decide what’s best for your client -and how to do it- regarding the audience they are trying to reach. Read more…

Louis Lazaris wrote

Learning To Use The :after And :before Pseudo-Elements In CSS

July 13, 2011 — In this article, Louis Lazaris puts together a fairly comprehensive run-down of pseudo-elements. Get all of the concepts you need in order to create something practical with this technique. Read more…

Jon Raasch wrote

5 Useful Interactive CSS/jQuery Techniques Deconstructed

June 16, 2011 — A walk through five interactive techniques that you can start using right now to provide a more engaging user experience. Also, a variety of useful CSS and jQuery tricks that you can leverage when creating your own interactive techniques. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Useful HTML, CSS And JavaScript Tools That Do Pretty Much Everything

June 10, 2011 — Developers and designers out there keep releasing useful tools and resources for all of us to learn about front-end development. Dive into this article to find some time-saving resources to improve your skills. Read more…

Louis Lazaris wrote

An Introduction To CSS Keyframes Animation

May 17, 2011 — In this article, Louis Lazaris covers all the important parts of the syntax for CSS animations. If you haven’t yet started using CSS keyframe animations, here’s your chance to start! Read more…

Christian Krammer wrote

The Future Of CSS: Experimental CSS Properties

May 11, 2011 — Hidden deep within the browsers are heavily underrated properties which can be quite useful. Have a look at some of the less known CSS 2.1 and CSS3 properties and their support in modern browsers. Read more…

Dave Sparks wrote

Using CSS3: Older Browsers And Common Considerations

May 3, 2011 — David Sparks looks at the ideas behind CSS3 and shares some good working practices for older browsers and some new common issues. If you aren’t so keen on CSS3, or don’t know where to start, this article is for you. Read more…

Trent Walton wrote

CSS3 vs. CSS: A Speed Benchmark

April 21, 2011 — Trent Walton designs and codes a Web page and adds visual enhancements twice: once with CSS3, and a second time using background images sliced directly from the PSD. He times himself and compares. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

Powerful New CSS Techniques And Tools

April 18, 2011 — A carefully selected list of useful (and powerful!) CSS techniques and tools. Collected, analyzed and curated resources for you to use them right away or save them for future reference. Read more…