Andrew Sexton

Chủ Nhật, 11 tháng 1, 2015

20 AJAX scripts you’ll need to create interactive websites

With rapid growth and development in the field of technology, the time is really challenging to developers. Web applications “five years back” and “now” are vast different. There have been huge leaps and bounds in improving user experience but thanks to the latest development of Ajax technology which had made life of developers much easier. Today we are introducing you 20 AJAX scripts that you’ll need to create interactive websites. Let’s have a look at these scripts below!

1. Shoutbox Ajax

This script is easy to setup which is based on jQuery library and Form plugin. It is available here.

Shoutbox Ajax

2. Ajax login form (PHP & Javascript)

This is a nice ajax login form that uses 3 javascript files, 2 php files and 1 stylesheet. It is available here.

Ajax login form (PHP & Javascript)

3. Ajax and XML: Ajax for chat

You can now integrate an amazing chat system built with asynchronous JavaScript, XML (Ajax) and PHP into your Web application.

Ajax and XML Ajax for chat

4. Ajax Tabs Content

This is a versatile Ajax Tabs Content script that lets you display content pulled from external files inside a DIV and organized via CSS tabs. It is available here.

Ajax Tabs Content

5. AjaxControlToolkit TabContainer

This is a TabContainer theme for some of the other tab-style controls that is floating around the web. It is available here.

AjaxControlToolkit TabContainer

6. jQuery Multiple File Upload Plugin

The jQuery Multiple File Upload Plugin is a non-obtrusive plugin for the jQuery Javascript library that helps users easily select multiple files for upload quickly and easily.

jQuery Multiple File Upload Plugin

7. CSS: Star Rater Ajax Version

This Star rater Ajax version is used for rating images which is available here.

CSS Star Rater Ajax Version

8. InPlaceEditor

The in-place “text edit” testing allows for Flickr-style AJAX-backed “on-the-fly” textfields. Get to know more by clicking here.

Ajax.InPlaceEditor

9. FCKEditor

This plugin makes it easy to install FCKEditors on your page in the jQuery way. Learn how to do so by clicking here.

FCKEditor

10. Ajax Pagination Script

This script lets you include content from multiple pages and display them on demand, using Ajax. Learn more about it here.

Ajax Pagination Script

11. Max’s AJAX file uploader

Max’s AJAX file uploader is a simple and easy to use script, which allows you to upload files to your webserver without reloading the current page. Get the script here.

Max’s AJAX file uploader

12. DDDrasticGrid

DrasticGrid is an Ajax-based datagrid with editing support that uses MySQL as a data source and it supports pagination, sorting, editing records, adding records and removing records. It is available here.

DDDrasticGrid

13. Ajax Poller

In order to implement this script, you should have PHP installed on your server and have access to a mySql database. Learn more by clicking here.

Ajax Poller

14. Improving Extra wide Grid View

This script has refactored the Tablecloth example to use the ASP.NET AJAX client side API. Click here to learn more.

Improving Extra wide Grid View

15. Autocomplete Control Version Released

Now you can change the look of the suggestion item with your own customizable template. Learn more here.

Autocomplete Control Version Released

16. Form Plugin

The jQuery Form Plugin allows you to easily and unobtrusively upgrade HTML forms to use AJAX. Learn how to use it here.

Form Plugin

17. Ajax Instant Messenger

Ajax im is a browser-based instant messaging client that uses AJAX to create a near real-time IM environment that can be used in conjunction with community, intranet, and social websites. You can learn how to use it here.

Ajax Instant Messenger

18. Starbox

Starbox allows you to easily create all kinds of rating boxes using just one PNG image. Learn it here.

Starbox

19. Easy AJAX inline text edit 2.0

With this easy AJAX inline text edit 2.0, you have the ability to edit the fields. Learn how to use it here.

Easy AJAX inline text edit 2.0

20. jsProgressBarHandler

jsProgressBarHandler is a Javascript based Percentage Bar / Progress Bar, inspired upon JS-code by WebAppers and CSS-code by Bare Naked App. Learn how to use it here.

jsProgressBarHandler

Source : designer-daily[dot]com

10 cool and useful dingbats fonts

Dingbat fonts are always fun to use. These fonts are something that is really different and extra-ordinary than other fonts. These fonts resemble interesting images instead of normal alphabets and numeric. Dingbat fonts are commonly used for creating custom bullets. It is also great for creating navigation buttons. One of the great advantages that you have working with these fonts over regular image icons is that you can easily make changes to the size and color according to your need without any complicated image editing.

Today, we have 10 cool and useful dingbat fonts that will make your design more appealing and unique. Have a look at them below!

1. Farm & Wild Animals

Try this dingbat font that comes up with several farm and wild animals to make your design look bizarre.

farm and wild

2. Bikes

These bike dingbat fonts have really cool bikes selection. Get it here.

Bike

3. Bella K. Dings

Make your design more entertaining on the occasion of this New Year with these Bella K. ding fonts which are available here.

Bella K Dings

4. Cool Stuff

This is a cool stuff dings which is iconographic of products inspired by great designers like Charles Eames and Singgih Kartono.

cool stuff

5. Frames ‘n Riboons

Now you can make your design wonderful with these easy to use Frames ‘n Riboons dings.

frames and ribbon

6. Deers

You can easily use these deer dings which are available here.

deers

7. Butterflies

These butterflies ding will make your design just as pretty as they are. Get it here.

butterflies

8. Arrows Fonts

Use any style of arrows to make your design fascinating with these arrows fonts.

arrows

9. Talkies Font

You can choose any type of talkies font to portray any conversation.

talkies

10. DJ Horses

Have you ever imagined that making horses is that easy with this DJ horses ding? If not try it here.

horses

Source : designer-daily[dot]com

Thứ Tư, 7 tháng 1, 2015

Super Creative Wallpapers

A new year has began and to make a fresh start it's always nice to get new wallpapers for your desktop and devices. I've searched for some great, creative wallpapers and managed to find some fine, free pieces for you guys.

Nicola Armellini

Mobile only

wallpaper

freebies

free download

Source : abduzeedo[dot]com

Chủ Nhật, 4 tháng 1, 2015

Introducing Your Baby to New Fruits and Vegetables

When your baby has mastered the very fine purees and simple flavors most often introduced as the first solid foods, it's time to start incorporating new flavors into your baby's diet. When your baby starts to enjoy more variety, it's time to think outside of the box. Get beyond the typical apples and bananas and offer your baby some different and often overlooked fruits and vegetables that offer up tons of nutrition and plenty of flavor.

Avocados. Avocados are an excellent early food for babies. They have a silky, smooth texture that only requires fork mashing, rather than real pureeing. The mild flavor is very often a hit with babies, and avocados are loaded with the good fat that babies need.

Kiwi. Kiwi also has a naturally soft texture so it is easy to mash to the correct consistency for your baby. While kiwis may be a little sour for your baby at first, they are a wonderful source of vitamin C.

Melons. Melons such as cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are great fruits for your baby to try. Again, they have a naturally soft texture so they are easy to chew. Cantaloupe is packed with vitamins A and C. Honeydew is also a great source of vitamin C and watermelon has lycopene, vitamin C, and vitamin A.

Cherries. Bing cherries, chopped into tiny pieces, are another great fruit for your baby to try. Cherries provide vitamin C and potassium.

Broccoli. Because of the naturally firm texture of broccoli, it is sometimes overlooked as a baby food. Removing the florets and chopping them finely, however, makes broccoli a great vegetable to mix in with another puree such as carrots. Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse providing vitamin C, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, and folate. The gassiness that broccoli often gives adults, typically does not translate to babies.

Spinach. Spinach can be pureed alone or mixed with other purees. Because it has a rather strong flavor, your baby may like it better when mixed with something else. Spinach is packed with nutrients including Vitamin A, C, magnesium, folate, and iron.

Summer Squash. Your baby probably already likes butternut or acorn squash, but what about yellow summer squash? This vegetable provides vitamin C and has a mild flavor that many babies love. Just make sure you leave the skin on and chop it very finely.

Corn. Corn too is often overlooked as a vegetable because it is sometimes considered to be a grain. But with vitamin C and fiber, and a naturally sweet taste, corn can be a nice addition to your baby's diet. Be sure your baby is accustomed to chewing before trying smashed corn kernels.

Tomatoes. Tomatoes are acidic so make sure your baby is a little older (8 or 9 months) before incorporating tomatoes into his diet. Chopped tomato makes a great finger food. Tomatoes are full of lycopene, vitamins A and C, and potassium.

When feeding your baby make sure you consider all that your grocery store produce section has to offer, not just the same old fruits and vegetables. Introducing your baby to plenty of new flavors from a young age will help her to be open to new foods for a lifetime, and will give her the ultimate in good nutrition.