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Tip of the Day: Secure Your Gmail

by mitch on March 21, 2007 in Geekery, JavaScript

From the “Why Didn’t I Think of That” department: GMailSecure has got to be one of the most elegantly simple, yet useful Greasemonkey scripts ever. When I say simple, I mean one line of code: location.href = location.href.replace(/^http:/, ‘https:’); This script ensures your Gmail session using Firefox takes place over a secure HTTP connection providing [...]

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Linkto: Scriptaculous Cheat Sheet

by mitch on April 24, 2006 in Ajax, Asides, Geekery, JavaScript

Amy Hoy offers up Scriptaculous Cheat Sheet #1, a “Field Guide to Script.aculo.us Combination Effects”. Basic effects syntax all on a single-page PDF. Nicely done.

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Linkto: Create Your Own Ajax Effects

by mitch on April 19, 2006 in Ajax, Asides, Geekery, JavaScript, Talk, Web 2.0, Web Design

Thomas Fuchs, creator of the Script.aculo.us JavaScript effects library shows you how to create your own Ajax effects. Roll your own fabulous Web 2.0 effects using the amazing Script.aculo.us effects engine.

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Cross-site Scripting Techniques and Prevention

by mitch on April 18, 2006 in Ajax, Geekery, JavaScript, Web 2.0, Web Design

ALA serves up a great article addressing the dangers of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Author Niklas Bivald says, Validating and sanitizing user input is no longer optional. Consider what your users really need to do, think about what characters they need to accomplish those tasks, and strip/convert as necessary to protect your community. Part 1 [...]

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More Ajax Resources for Beginners

by mitch on April 10, 2006 in Ajax, Geekery, JavaScript, Links, Web 2.0

When I first became involved in a project that would require Ajax techniques, I quickly went to the web in search of tutorials to learn how to use the XMLHttpRequest object. Following are the resources I found most helpful as I learned to create dynamic web applications. Links to various JavaScript libraries and other sites [...]

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Links to 30 AJAX Tutorials

by mitch on April 3, 2006 in Ajax, Asides, Geekery, JavaScript, Web 2.0, Web Design

Check out this Round-up of 30 AJAX Tutorials. Great links if you need to get up to speed on AJAX techniques. A couple of other favorites: The XMLHttpRequest Object, Guide to Using AJAX and XMLHttpRequest, and Getting Started with Ajax.

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