Choosing among a wide variety of programming languages, toolsets and frameworks can become a daunting task. In this article I will present the process I used for deciding on a web development platform. Using a reflective approach similar to Action Research, the platforms are compared based on personal experience.
Nicolas Zanotti
Balancing Design and Development in Online Media
Featured Articles
Compressed, High-Performing Animations in Flash
Multimedia applications often have interactive elements based on video. The Flash Video data used for such scenes is compressed but processor intensive. I discuss a solution that decompresses the data on the client side, in order to enhance display performance.
Linking a Site’s Search Function to the Browser’s Search Bar
The search bar has become a common feature in modern web browsers. Equally common, are search forms embedded into web sites. I talk about a format named OpenSearch and show how it can be used to link site- and browser search functionality.
Bridging the Gap – A Method for Managing a Physical and Online Store in Parallel
Small brick-and-mortar stores run on a tight budget and often rely on open source e-commerce software for managing inventory. I describe a setup I have made for a boutique, that allows the booking of in-store purchases online.
Making Sign-Up Forms That Much Easier
Having to create an account is a barrier for new users to join a site and should, therefore, be kept as easy as possible. I propose a user interface improvement that pre-fills the user’s city based on the entered postal code. In addition, I describe the programming process using PHP, MySQL and AJAX.
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