The Infamous JavaScript void() Function

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:06:00 +0000

Once in a while, I have a need to use a HTML hyperlink to perform client-side behavior like open a new window, modify a field or any imaginable DHTML task. There's actually a few ways to accomplish that and prevent the hyperlink from firing a web navigation to another page. One way is to use the void() function...

VSA announces call for teaching artists with disabilities

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:23:47 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – VSA seeks outstanding teaching artists with disabilities for the Teaching Artist Fellowship program. VSA recognizes the value of integrating the arts into education.

The Web Browser Is King, Open Web Standards Are Queen - SYS-CON Media

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:54:53 +0000

SYS-CON Media (press release)

The Web Browser Is King, Open Web Standards Are Queen SYS-CON Media (press release) The more on the fringe you get with your programming techniques, the more work is required to support each browser's code standards. ...

MapQuest Engages Developer Community with Presence at SXSW; Shows Easy-to-Use ... - MarketWatch

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:06:23 +0000

MapQuest Engages Developer Community with Presence at SXSW; Shows Easy-to-Use ... MarketWatch (press release) MapQuest is using Web services to take advantage of standard data formats, including JSON and XML that are usable by almost any programming language, ... and more »

The iPod generation ignores iTunes LP digital albums

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:48 +0000

We’ve become so accustomed to cherry-picking individual songs that we see no reason to revert to buying music in pre-packaged bulk (read: albums). According to sources, lackluster iTunes LP figures have disappointed record labels who hoped the format would revitalize album sales. According to GigaOM’s Paul Bonanos, industry sources don’t see iTunes LP as being “anywhere [...]

MapQuest Engages Developer Community with Presence at SXSW; Shows Easy-to-Use, Developer Friendly Tools

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

DENVER----As part of the company’s presence at this year’s SXSW Conferences and Festivals, MapQuest is showcasing the latest expansion of its developer platform and demonstrating the company’s newest easy-to-use, developer friendly tools.

On Tap for Facebook: New Technology for Linking to Web Sites - Wall Street Journal

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:22:23 +0000

On Tap for Facebook: New Technology for Linking to Web Sites Wall Street Journal (blog) Now people add Javascript menus, Flash animations, active server pages, XML, and much more to something that was so simple and useful. ... and more »

That wasn't supposed to happen: IE usage share steady since choice screen

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:25:45 +0000

The window of opportunity may be closing for the first test of government mandated fairness and equal choice among Web browsers, with neutral results.

That wasn't supposed to happen: IE usage share steady since choice screen - BetaNews

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:23:58 +0000

That wasn't supposed to happen: IE usage share steady since choice screen BetaNews "Several commenters mentioned that if you search Google for 'javascript random array sort,' the first link returned will be a JavaScript tutorial that has ...

Reportlinker Adds Global Mobile Internet Industry

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:15:00 +0000

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Microsoft reshuffles code for browser ballot screen to make it properly random

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:32 +0000

Microsoft has shuffled the algorithm which produced the browser choice ballot screen, because it wasn't random.If you can't remember why it's running a browser ballot screen, here's your

Microsoft reshuffles code for browser ballot screen to make it properly random - The Guardian

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:08:57 +0000

The Guardian (blog)

Microsoft reshuffles code for browser ballot screen to make it properly random The Guardian (blog) Someone must have written code to do a random sort with Javascript - and got code with a flaw in it. To be fair, the code actually disadvantaged Microsoft: ... and more »

Joe Klein and Catherine Crier on CrossTalk

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:14:40 +0000

Have you ever thought that the two people in your life who were most different would also be the most interesting when they intersected? That is the concept behind CrossTalk, the series the Katonah Museum of Art launched last year in partnership with the Katonah Village Library.

Kate, KDevelop and Okteta Developers Meet in Berlin

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:04:51 +0000

Berlin, probably one of the most frequented KDE hacking locations in the world, saw another hack sprint from 13th to 21st of February. This time four of the KDevelop and five of the Kate developers shared a week of very productive programming.

#Ebook Deal of the Day: JavaScript: The Good Parts - Only $9.99! Use code DDJSG

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:05:49 +0000

JavaScript: The Good Parts for only $9.99. Use discount code DDJSG to get your savings!...

Whatever Happened To Programming? - Slashdot

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:36:48 +0000

Whatever Happened To Programming? Slashdot (blog) Without JavaScript enabled, you might want to use the classic discussion system instead. If you login, you can remember this preference. by thenextstevejobs ...

Opera 10.5 brings new JavaScript engine

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:20 +0000

Opera Software releases a new browser for Windows that sports faster JavaScript and HTML5 video.

Opera 10.5 brings new JavaScript engine - CNET

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:57:01 +0000

The Hindu

Opera 10.5 brings new JavaScript engine CNET ... applications put on the Web-based programming language. My earlier tests on a dual-core Windows XP machine showed Google's V8 JavaScript engine still ... Web Browser Grand Prix: The Top Five, Tested And Ranked Tom's Hardware Guide all 155 news articles »

Google gives translation help with Chrome 4.1 - CNET

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:02:57 +0000

Google gives translation help with Chrome 4.1 CNET Chrome programming efforts diverged for Windows on the one hand and Mac OS X and Linux on the other. In January, the Google released Chrome 4 in final form ... and more »

Coding error leads to uneven EU browser ballot distribution - Ars Technica

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:37:51 +0000

BBC News

Coding error leads to uneven EU browser ballot distribution Ars Technica What Microsoft did was to use JavaScript's built-in sort function. Sorting is a common task for programming languages, but there are many different ways to ... Early word on EU 'choice screen:' May not be random, may not be obvious BetaNews all 639 news articles »

Microsoft sets app dev investment priorities - San Francisco Chronicle

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:42:11 +0000

Microsoft sets app dev investment priorities San Francisco Chronicle He noted the use of JavaScript libraries to help Web developers get more done with JavaScript and cited Microsoft's Silverlight platform as an example of a ... and more »