This post explores the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies and their compatibility across different browsers and platforms. It examines tools like iwanttouse.com and other resources to determine what web features can be safely used in 2021. The discussion will also include insights from industry experts like Jason and Mathias Bynens regarding JavaScript best practices. Finally, the post proposes the innovative concept of adopting a "quirks mode" but tailored to specific years, which could offer greater control over web development.
Check out Browser Bug Searcher, a tool created by Robert Nyman and Eric Bidelman that helps you easily search for bugs across major browser engines. It's a super handy resource for staying up-to-date on the status of web platform features. I wish more bug trackers, like crbug and webkit, had easy RSS feed options like this so I could integrate them into my personal dashboard.
This blog post reminisces about Apple's promotion of web apps for iPhone before the App Store became dominant. It highlights the now-defunct /webapps/ directory on Apple's website, which showcased various web apps. While many of these web apps remain functional, the post acknowledges that the App Store addressed key challenges for developers and users, such as discoverability, search functionality, and streamlined payments. It also mentions how Apple started to redirect the /webapps/ directory to /iphone/ around 2013.
In a previous post, I discussed the scarcity of ReSharper plugins and sample code. I'm happy to announce that JetBrains has launched a new resource page dedicated to ReSharper Plugin Development. This page provides guides and sample code to help you create your own plugins. You'll need ReSharper 2.5 or later, which is a free upgrade for existing users.
I'm searching for plugins created using JetBrains OpenAPI for ReSharper 2.0+, but they're proving difficult to find. The only one I've encountered is mentioned in a blog post, and it doesn't seem to have been officially released. I have some plugin ideas of my own, but the available documentation and examples aren't very helpful.
I've reinstalled the latest WPF and WCF beta versions and I'm planning to write some blog posts about it very soon. I'm ready to dive back into WPF and share new insights.
I'm excited to share (even though it's old news) that all Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions (Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual J#, Visual C++, and Visual Web Developer Express) are now permanently free! This is a game-changer for aspiring developers, opening up access to powerful tools for Windows and ASP.Net development. While there are some limitations (like only one project per solution), the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Check out the official announcement and some cool new tools!
While ASP.NET 2.0 offers improvements and reduces code in certain areas, it's not a magic solution that eliminates all development challenges. It doesn't significantly impact the time spent on data access and business logic layers, despite the addition of new server controls. Although there are aspects I dislike, such as personalization, it's worth exploring further.
Microsoft is bringing a subset of the .NET Framework, including C# and VB.NET support, to the Mac platform via WPF/E. This goes beyond the JavaScript engine also included with WPF/E, allowing for richer and more complex applications.
I've noticed a lot of searches related to C# and Xbox 360 development. While it's unclear what the future holds, some recent posts suggest that using the CLR on the Xbox 360 may be possible someday. Whether this will open up homebrew development remains uncertain, especially considering potential licensing restrictions. Though it's unlikely, we can still hold onto a glimmer of hope!
A visitor searched Google for a "c# css parser" and landed on my site. Intrigued, I explored existing C# CSS parsers but found nothing. This sparked an idea for a personal project: creating my own parser. I envision distinct classes for each CSS type, managing their rules and attributes. A "Finder Class" would locate CSS classes and instantiate corresponding C# objects.
In a follow-up to my previous post about the scarcity of Bluetooth libraries for desktop PCs, Mark Arteaga brought 32feet.net to my attention. This site offers a managed Bluetooth library which I plan to investigate further. Initial impressions from the sample code suggest it's straightforward to use, with device discovery appearing as simple as calling a function and communication happening via streams.
Quick update on the AJAX Tagger 2 development. Priority queues are working well, but might need some tweaking on queue numbers and polling intervals. Querying Technorati for tag counts is proving slow (around 2 seconds per query). Any tips on speeding this up, perhaps by limiting the number of blogs returned? Currently working on improving the related documents results, which now includes counts for all selected tags, not just the last search. Need to refine this area. More updates to come!
I'm excited about Technorati's new REST API for blog post tags! It lets developers display all the tags used on a site, which is super helpful. I've even created a simple tool using the API to show all the tags I've used on my site: http://www.kinlan.co.uk/cgi-bin/SiteInfo.pl. The API is easy to use and provides useful stats. I'm already thinking about how to incorporate it into my next project. Great work, Technorati!
