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But without seeing what you have - try to float the li, not the a. (It's a guess)
You are good, that fixed the problem without you having to look at the code...
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Within the last couple of years I have come across so many posts (at other locations)that were spewing that DW hate and how it bloats your code. I immediately realized that most of the people commenting have false expectations or just want vent due to the lack of experience. I second the notion that DW is just a tool and learning how to code properly is paramount to your success.
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JQuery simply adds the cool effect to dropdown menus. Not too many people turn off JS, but for the ones that do, your menu would simply appear and not slide down. Try this out http://route19designs.com/DP-Menu/. Try it with JS turned on and try it with it turned off. as far as the multi level flyout, http://www.webdesignerwall.com/demo/css3-dropdown-menu/css-gradient-dropdown.html. I know I will get criticized for this, but I do not design for IE6 at all. Don't care really.
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A lot of websites use XHTML 1.0 with content="text/html" (like this forum) but it's "Tag Soup" (a mixture of HTML and XHTML, look at Wikipedia). XHTML 1.0 was a half-way house when people thought that XHTML would supersede HTML and is in fact incorrectly used but then the people who decide these things decided that HTML using content="text/html" and pure XHTML 1.1 and 2 using content="application/xhtml+xml" would go separate ways.
No one could be bothered to go back to HTML 4.01 after changing to XHTML 1.0 but now we should think about using HTML5 (but perhaps use HTML 4.01 Strict as Kyle suggests if HTML5 is a step to far too early, but I've started to use it).
So have I, and I'm loving it - until I have to deal with IE. Headaches and Creative pains.
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As far as I know, XHTML does still exist, but it's not for normal web page use, it's for specialist applications as Kyle described in 2006 here:-
http://www.killersites.com/mvnforum/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=2139#18788
What? Development for XHTML2 was and has been abandon for general web use. Of course XHTML is still active for general web use. Don't know where you got that notion from.
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XHTML was abandoned in 2006 by W3C. XHTML2 was never going to be released. Instead they jumped on WHATWG (web hypertext application technology group)band wagon. WHATGW are group of developers from Apple, Mozilla and Opera that wanted to enhance the capabilities of HTML4. Most importantly, XHTML2 was not going to be backwards compatible like HTML5 will soon be once browser manufacturers stop BSing. Funny, I was criticized by a group of zealots simply because I advised a new designer to do his class project in html5 instead of xhtml. I still use both, but it makes very little sense to cling to something that will eventually be scraped.
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At this point the differences in the languages are irrelevant. Some designers and developers have gotten very excited over the emergence of HTML5, while others prefer to stick with XHTML based on the familiarities and playing it safe. I was trained on XHTML transitional and that is all I have ever used until I began using HTML5. I use both interchangeably. I can assure you that most of your clients are not concern about this or even care. Is it really going to ruin my day if I have to use <br/> or <br>? I doubt it and I don't really care. I like the freedom of HTML5 and the Outline Algorithm method, but I also like the structured rules of XHTML. other than that I have no complaints.
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I don't believe there has been a book on CodeIgniter put out in 2011, actually. An Amazon search only mentions this one http://www.amazon.com/CodeIgniter-Manual-Timi-Ogunjobi/dp/B002AD33UE/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315495426&sr=1-8 and it looks like it is self-published, so I have no idea whether the book is quality or not.
Personally, the best CodeIgniter tutorials I have found are the series put out by NetTuts: (17 videos, free) http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/news/codeigniter-from-scratch-day-1/
I atcually have that set of videos. It's based on CI 1.7+ and it's not all that organized. Still it teaches you some very cool stuff.
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I am looking for the latest book on CodeIgniter, something dated 2011. I know the User guide that comes with CI is very good and provides a ton of info. However, I need real world examples. Some of the tutes they provide are outdated and do not work with the latest version or sometimes even the one they use in the tutorial.
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I have been looking through all the debates over which is better out of Joomla and Wordpress, and the final opinion seems to be that they aren't comparable because they each have their own uses, which surpass the 'competition'.
So i was wondering, will killersites be making any tutorials on Joomla? I prefer to use this for now, as it seems to offer more options than Wordpress (blogs, and other add ons such as a forum that can be used fairly easily), however customizing the default template feels like a shot in the dark, and i would of thought Joomla will get as many purchases as Wordpress got for you? Being able to make a template from scratch would be great!
Also, just so i don't spam up the forums with another thread, i am creating my website design homepage, as i figured the earlier i started the better, and i thought of using Joomla... Is this too much for a website design homepage, or is it suggested?
My reasoning was that i am, obviously, hoping to be adding to my portfolio regularly, so it would be a pain to jump back into dreamweaver and edit more code, so if i could log in on Joomla, i can make a new article, throw in a picture of the finished design, and set it to the frontpage, then i have my 'Portfolio' page, which is a front page blog layout, which will show all my past jobs - meaning uploading it once will place it in the several places i want it.
Thanks a lot for all your help,
Danny
Creating a Joomla template is way easier than Wordpress. For starters you do not have that many files to work with. The problem I had with Joomla back during 1.5 era was the difficulty I ran into trying to customize the layout. Now I know it can be done, but at that particular time I was not willing to put in the time or effort to figure it out. I already knew Wordpress and was able to do exactly what I intended with it. Joomla gives you a ton of features and that is cool, but also an overkill for a basic website.
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Your take on this is correct. There are differences between the two and I would imagine each has its' own advantages ... something worth exploring.
In the end (like all tech choices) it comes down to the project at hand, in that you have to look at what you need to do and choose the best application for your particular web site. As web designers and programmers, it is a good idea to explore each of the major CMS/blog software packages out there, so you can make informed decisions about which way to go given your clients needs.
I'm not saying become an expert, but maybe do a little investigating and maybe install a configure each of them ... to get a feel. So what are the big three blogs and CMS packages?
- Wordpress
- Drupal
- Joomla
There are others to be sure, I just get the impression that these are the important ones.
Stefan
I have taken in so much info on this issue over the years that I begun to second guess myself at times. One well known instructor/designer - developer says, mastering one specific platform (CMS) is the way to go. Others claim that programming is the only true key to success and salvation in web development. Last but not least is the SEO guru that says his way is the only way.
After hearing all of that mess, I decided to stick with Wordpress, but also take PHP and SEO seriously now. My opinion on which tool is the better of the big three would have to be Drupal. Have I used Drupal yet? Only on my local server. My only issue with it is the learning curve on theming it. That is the only thing holding me back. Call it a designers ego, but I have a problem with using someone else's theme this late in the game.
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We use Eclipse at work. It is good to work with and can be "set" for specific languages with plugins.
For instance we use Java which is the default language for it and added Adobe Flex to it as that is primarily what we use. You just need to install the tools for it to be a PHP editor.
Of course there are some PHP IDEs out there, but many cost money.
There are some listed under my list from 2008
Shocking! No condescending, undertone with a dry apology. Just straight talk, am I in the right forum?
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You still have the disk for Practical PHP and MySQL
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IF you don't mind me asking, how far or how deep did your education get in web development / design? I'm curious, spoke to a telemarketer once that was trying to convince me to join a program. What shocked me was the fact that most of the classes were geared towards business and only four classes were based on Web Development. The degree you eventually earned is for web design/development. I wanted to know how and why you were only given four classes and no one was able to answer my question.
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The easiest way to put this I think, is for you to decide what fits your persona. Do you like solving puzzles, real brain teasers and get a rush from it? If you do, open source is the way to go. If you are completely indifferent to puzzles and just want to handle the task at hand, proprietary software is the way to go. As far as security is concern, that is completely up to you and the sites you frequent on the web. Be mindful of the fact that there are far more hackers out there targeting MS Windows machines than Linux, Mac and Solaris users combined.
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I agree with Ben, that is perhaps the best solution. Like you, I was pulling my hair out trying to hide extensions for a small site using .htaccess several years ago and was not successful. Your files most like have to be dynamic in the sense that it has to be interpreted by a server.
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I purchased a flash template. I am trying to change the various flash pages. I only see one flashpage I dont see any of the other pages even though when I view the flash movie everything is there.
So what I am asking is is there a menu to view the various pages or anything like that in Flash professional CS5?
This is going to be difficult to explain but here we go: After loading the .fla file into Flash Pro, view your timeline. Some templates are still designed using a timeline and each page on the timeline is usually titled. If you do not see multiple contents on your timeline, double click on the movie that is on the stage; sometimes the content is embedded and you will find the what you are looking for in another layer. Last but not least is your library panel. If this is the case, your pages are being loaded dynamically with Actionscript. You will find the pages in that panel and can edit them by clicking on the file. It will open on the stage and you can add your content. The other thing you might want to consider is the help file that came with the template and the possibility of your editable file being an XML file. If that is the case it's smooth sailing for you. All you have to do is edit that XML file and never have to open the .fla file.
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I got laid off Jan. Been in the print industry for 25 yrs. 50 yrs old.
Everything seems to be going to the web, except flexo and novelties items.
I've been working with all the Adobe software for 20 yrs.
I tried to learn web design online. 2 yrs ago but dropped it.
A couple of months ago started a web design certificate program, and
in a couple weeks will start a web development certificate program.
These are just basic courses, not like an Associates Degree.
My instructor said certificates are the way to go, and some people are making
money soon after. But are they making a living?
Having said all this, you who have been in this for a while, in your opinions
What are the chances, and what are my chances.
Is it saturated? The site seem easy for anyone to get or build.
Should I get graphic design instruction? I know how to use all the programs but coming
up with concepts would be my bottleneck.
Are any of you involved in client research, content or anything to help them?
Are there any opportunities on the fringe of the web design? That knowing web design is
helpful but not the main thing?
Anything else I should know?
Thanks for any opinions.
Rande
So many variables; ability to create attractive designs, ability to learn new technology quickly, the desire, and establishing a client base. I know I have left out quite a bit, but the ones mentioned are what comes to mind right away.
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Unless you have very specific requirements that can't be met by existing applications, or you are doing it as a personal project to improve your skills, I don't see a huge reason to build a CMS from scratch.
In desperate times, I sometimes tend to consider desperate ideas...
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Living in Alaska, I am reasonably sure that those will not help me against bears or catching fish or protect me from weather.
It could be useful for fending off tourists, mumble code under your breath and they will leave you alone.
[Please note this reply in the manner it was meant. It has been my theme of late that we are useful in the current modern world, but let some form of disaster hit and we are worthless once technology fails. This is meant jokingly and not rudely]
lol...
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I exclude WP for the simple fact that it has become what Joomla use to be - about four years ago (give or take). I've been reading a great deal of hate articles by a handful of programmers with tunnel vision that think everyone in the business should create their own CMS from scratch (reinvent the wheel repeatedly). What is your take on it?
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The basic part, I have down. It just does not seem like enough though.
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If you are uncertain who to hire you can always ask here. You can also ask any of the moderators here for recommendation.
Will keep that in mind...
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It's in the early stages right now and it does not play well with IE7 or 8. I did not see anything about video, but I beleive the main idea behind video right now is to do away with proprietary plugins period.
Drupal Vs. ExpressionEngine
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I've experimented with Drupal for quite a while and rarely come across negative remarks regarding it. EE (Expression Engine, paid software) is something that I have come across recently and have installed it on my local server. It seems very intuitive and does not present an intimidating learning curve like most people often say about Drupal. Does anyone in particular have experience with any of the two or both? If so, which one stands out and is more flexible.