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URL validation: Use PHP to format and validate a URL with these functions!
Here is a set of functions that you can use to format, validate, and “clean up” URLs that come from user input, databases, or even variables.
Four quick and easy ways to make your site load faster
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Tags: #CSS #Firefox #Firefox Extensions #JavaScript #PHP #Programming #Tutorial
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Forget getting a bleeding edge server, or limiting content or effects to cater to a higher level of broadband or high-speed internet users. Here are some quick tips to make any site load faster, with very little effort – straight from a pro!
How to combine your separate CSS files into one using PHP and then compress the CSS with GZIP
Take a look at our handy dandy PHP script here and solve your overwhelming CSS file inclusions or file download times by combining them with PHP and compressing them with GZIP! Plus there is an option for browser specific CSS!
How to make a CSS border with two different colors
We have a very straightforward method to produce a standards compliant border with two unique colors.
A cool PHP tip to make your programs more efficient: Associative Array Logic
Here is a quick and dirty PHP tip that you might be able to use within one of your next projects.
How to know when to upgrade your web server
If you have a website, a portfolio, a blog, a business, a Facebook app, or some kind of community forum, chances are you have a web server. While you could used shared services like Blogger.com, Tumblr, GeoCities (remember GeoCities?) or WordPress.com, when you want that custom experience, that unique vibe, you gotta use your own server.
Recently at electrokami.com, we upgraded our server to a dedicated virtual server from Media Temple, something like a virtual private server (VPS). Needless to say, the jump in performance was massive!
jQuery Style Sheet Switcher with preview
This jQuery plugin gives you very simple way to change your stylesheet theme. Brought to us by immortalwolf.com, this easily configurable addon to the already easy to use jQuery is a cinch.
Even cooler, this plugin is tested for IE6+, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera, and even Android and iPhones!
Flash AS3 XML SlideShow with Preloader and Link Hot Spots
Here is the full source for an XML-based slideshow featuring a preloader and hotspots for links!
Flash AS3 Scratch Off Class
Here is a really sharp ActionScript 3 class that creates a quick way to make a fun promotional or interactive scratch off effect.
Much like the rub off effect used on lottery tickets and sweepstakes, with this class you can add in your image and then have your website visitors interact with the page to reveal the hidden message, image, video, link, or promotion that is underneath.
WordPress multiple jQuery inclusion fix
Ever look at your WordPress page in Firebug and notice that jQuery is sometimes loaded more than oncea second jQuery file that cannot be found inside your header.php file?
We can fix that!