In this follow-up tutorial, we enhance the "Post to Buzz" Chrome Extension by adding a share count to the browser action button. This involves making cross-domain requests to the Buzz API's buzzCounter endpoint. We've updated the manifest file to include necessary permissions and added code to background.html to handle tab changes and URL updates. The code retrieves the Buzz count for the current URL and displays it on the browser action button, providing users with real-time feedback on share activity. This subtle update enhances the user experience and provides valuable context within the extension.
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to building a basic Chrome extension for posting to Google Buzz. We start by setting up the manifest file with the extension's name, version, and browser action details like the icon and tooltip. Then, we introduce a background page to handle the extension's logic, adding an event listener to detect clicks on the browser action button. Initially, we demonstrate how to display the current URL, and then extend the functionality to open a new tab directed to Google Buzz, pre-filled with the current URL for posting. The tutorial concludes by adding the 'tabs' permission to the manifest for enabling tab creation. Future enhancements will include fetching Buzz stats for the current URL, demonstrating cross-domain requests and browser_action interaction.
Check out my new video demo showcasing the simplicity of creating scrolling parallax layers in XNA. In under 3 minutes, I demonstrate how to build a parallax engine with layers, a camera, and scrollers, all without writing any code! The video covers basic scrolling and adding effects like oscillators. Watch it on YouTube, Google Video, or download the WMV. Feedback is welcome here or on the CodePlex forums.
I've decided to create iforgive.eu, a C# ASP.Net 2.0 sample site, and document the entire process on my blog. This includes design, development, refactoring, and even my mistakes! I'll begin by outlining the site's purpose, planning its design, and employing a TDD approach. Follow along as I build this site from the ground up!
This is the second part of my series on implementing trackback functionality using C#. I've provided the complete source code, which is free for anyone to use and adapt. This post dives deeper into the intricacies of trackbacks and how to use them within your C# applications. Click the "read more" link for the full article and source code. If you find it useful, consider giving it a digg!
I've successfully implemented backlinks on my Blogger blog, thanks to a helpful article on browservulsel.blogspot.com. Check it out if you're looking to add backlinks to your own Blogger blog.
I've posted another update to my ICMP ping tutorial series on MSDN Blogs. This installment focuses on crucial aspects like calculating checksums and serializing packets into byte arrays for transmission. While we haven't started sending data over the wire, understanding these concepts is vital for the next steps. Check out the post for more detail.
Part two of my C# Ping tutorial is now available! This installment dives into the structure of Ping packets and their place in the communication stack. It explores the fundamentals of how ping works, from sending echo packets to receiving echo responses and using response time to determine network connectivity.
I'm back to blogging and starting a series on socket programming! First up: building a simple Ping client using System.Net.Sockets. I'll walk you through it, and as a starting point, you can check out the ICMP RFC. Stay tuned for more!
