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Master version control with Git

Now’s the time to get to grips with Git. Scott Chacon explains

25 Nov 2011

By Scott Chacon on November 25, 2011 | 1 comment

With Git creeping ahead as the version control software of choice, now’s the time to get to grips with it. Github’s Scott Chacon explains how
Feature

.net Awards 2011: the winners!

Who's emerged victorious? We reveal all

24 Nov 2011

By Oliver Lindberg on November 24, 2011 | 5 comments

As the victors depart the stage at our rock-themed .net Awards 2011 night, we reveal who's come up smelling of (Guns and) roses
Tutorial

Getting started with PhoneGap

Nitobi's Andrew Lunny explains how to install PhoneGap and build apps

24 Nov 2011

By Andrew Lunny on November 24, 2011 | 4 comments

In this excerpt from the PhoneGap Beginner's Guide, Nitobi/Adobe's Andrew Lunny goes over the biggest roadblock developers find with the mobile development framework: getting started and building simple apps for iOS, Android and BlackBerry
Blog

Why we created humans.txt

The H-Team on why it's important to credit the people behind websites

23 Nov 2011

By Maria Macias on November 23, 2011

A Spanish group of web developers, Carlos Mańas, Maria Macias, Abel Cabans, Abel Sutilo and Juanjo Bernabeu, decided to launch an initiative to credit the people behind websites. Here they explain why they created humans.txt
Feature

10 things your clients need to know

Paddy Donnelly and Jack Osborne address 10 sticky issues in web design

23 Nov 2011

By Jack Osborne and Paddy Donnelly on November 23, 2011 | 11 comments

Clients sometimes need a little push in the right direction and be taught about the mysteries of web design. Paddy Donnelly and Jack Osborne, the brains behind Wee Nudge, address 10 touchy subjects to show you how to do it
Interview

David Peto on attracting funding for your startup

The CEO of Aframe on getting the angels and super angels on board

22 Nov 2011

By Tanya Combrinck on November 22, 2011

How do you attract funding as a UK-based startup? The CEO of video management company Aframe talks to Tanya Combrinck about getting the angels and super angels on board
Tutorial

Get to grips with CSS3 multiple background images

Prisca Schmarsow explains how to add a number of separate images

22 Nov 2011

By Prisca Schmarsow on November 22, 2011 | 17 comments

What if you could keep your HTML clean and still add a number of separate images to your design? Freelance front-end designer Prisca Schmarsow shows you how you can do this with CSS3 multiple background images
Blog

Big mouth: Bubbleicious

Your favourite dotcom bubble is being reborn

21 Nov 2011

By Gary Marshall on November 21, 2011

Groupon has become the biggest internet floatation since Google. Your favourite band’s back and your favourite dotcom bubble is being reborn. Gary Marshall is getting déjà vu
Feature

Boost traffic with local search

There are huge opportunities for businesses jostling for visibility

21 Nov 2011

By Mark Buckingham on November 21, 2011

There’s a lot more to search today than knowing how to rank highly in Google. The rising prominence of localised and social results presents landmark opportunities for online businesses jostling for visibility, says Mark Buckingham
Feature

The .net strip #6: Do you know HTML5?

Brad Colbow tackles the trials and tribulations of the HTML5 buzz

18 Nov 2011

By Brad Colbow on November 18, 2011

This week our exclusive comic by Brad Colbow tackles the trials and tribulations of designers and developers having to deal with the HTML5 buzz
Feature

The developer's guide to RSI prevention

Web developer Lorna Mitchell doesn't use any form of pointing device

18 Nov 2011

By Lorna Jane Mitchell on November 18, 2011 | 7 comments

Web developer and author Lorna Mitchell doesn't use a mouse nor any other form of pointing device. Here she gives an overview of the day-to-day tools she does use, without taking her hands off of the keyboard
Blog

The new UX skills

The role of the user experience designer is changing, says Lee Allen

17 Nov 2011

By Lee Allen on November 17, 2011 | 5 comments

The role of the user experience designer is changing. It’s becoming less about ‘owning’ experience and actual design and more about facilitation and collaboration, says Lee Allen of TH_NK
Tutorial

How to make a super simple animated background

Mike Kus explains how he created the animated GIF for our 404 page

17 Nov 2011

By Mike Kus on November 17, 2011 | 3 comments

Designer, illustrator and .net Awards nominee Mike Kus explains how he built our latest 404 page and how you too can make a very simple background with an animated GIF using Photoshop and a sprinkle of CSS
Interview

Mark Boulton on designing websites using 'content out'

Boulton argues designers shift their thinking regarding fixed canvases

16 Nov 2011

By Craig Grannell on November 16, 2011 | 2 comments

The creative director of Mark Boulton Design and co-founder of Five Simple Steps argues web designers shift their thinking regarding fixed canvases
Feature

The 10 step approach to marketing your app

Craig Lockwood shows you how to make your app stand out from the crowd

16 Nov 2011

By Craig Lockwood on November 16, 2011 | 6 comments

Developers can be shy when it comes to promoting their work. Here Craig Lockwood, lead iOS developer at Huw David Design, provides 10 tips to help you stand out from the crowd and get your apps noticed