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Backbone/JQuery, ExtJs 4… is there something else worth looking?

Im currently evaluating a front-end architecture for a big app that will be developed by a team of about 6 developers + 1 web designer so that said, having a robust SVN friendly architecture is a ...
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Jquery UI slider to handle events [migrated]

I'm new to jquery and javascript, but I am looking to do what I think should be a relatively simple task. I want to use the UI Slider widget to control certain actions. Get to value 100, show an ...
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JavaScript and HTML Best Practices [closed]

I'm working to define some current best practices for a team of developers working on an Microsoft MVC3 Razor solution using JQuery. I've looked through Stack Exchange and many of these topics are ...
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How is the speed of a page affected? [closed]

I am trying to develop a single-page web application. I was wondering how big the disadvantages of using jQuery are. I have been told that it makes the application slower, but, as I have seen here, ...
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how to use PeriodicalUpdater with jtable? (jquery) [migrated]

working with jquery: how to use PeriodicalUpdater with the plugin jtable so to have the rows of the jtable regularly updated? Suppose we have the following piece of code: ...
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Programatically apply the image alt attribue as a class to parent element [migrated]

I want to add as a class the image alt attribute to its container element. Markup: <div class="field-group-our-people"> <div class="field-items even> <img alt="John"> ...
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What are deferred callbacks?

I understand the idea of a callback, where I pass a function into another function and that function then uses the supplied function at will. I am struggling to understand deferred callbacks, even ...
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Is it better to learn the DOM or jQuery first?

I have gotten very familiar with the core functionality of Javascript and now I am aiming at learning DOM manipulation. I have already thought of learning jQeury for this but I don't know if it is ...
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Certifications for Javascript developers?

I'm looking for a solid and but fast paced entry in field of javascript development. The following topics come to my mind: Javascript advanced concepts, OOP jQuery, jQuery-UI, jQuery-Mobile ...
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Could JQuery and similar tools be built into the browser install?

After reading another question about JQuery and CDN's, is it feasible for tools like JQuery to "come with" the browser, thus reducing/eliminating the need for the first download from a CDN, or from ...
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API access question

FIRST, THE SCENARIO We have an internal system that is effectively split into 2 very separate parts across 2 sub-domains, our back-end administrative system for internal access only we will call this ...
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Rails - How to use modal form to add object in one model, then reflect that change on main page?

I'm working on a Rails app and I've come across a situation where I'm unsure of the cleanest way to proceed. I posted a question on SO with code samples and such - it has received no answers, and the ...
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What might be the best choice for an up-to-date jQuery Context Menu Plugin? [closed]

I tried this question at StackOverflow, but it did not appear to be a good fit as it may cause to much in controversy. Let me be first to say, while some small debate on this in encouragable (simply ...
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Is mootools alternative of jquery + backbone / spine / sprouteCore

I was a full time java developer, now I'm also working with JavaScript and Android. A couple of years back when I started learning JavaScript, the first library I tried was jQuery. But it made my life ...
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Trying to do some Obfuscation, How should I approach this particular case?

I currently have an assignment that is really pushing my limits so I need some help on how to approach this. We have a set of 25 results We are using a jquery plugin to vertically scroll through ...
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JQuery - How to keep link selected after the form has been submitted [closed]

I'm not sure if this is the place to ask this question but here I go. I was wondering how can I keep a link selected once I submit my form and the data is displayed back to me. I basically want to ...
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Where can I find a simple jQuery/AJAX Coldfusion tutorial?

I have been desperate for an easy tutorial that shows how jQuery/AJAX pulls a query from a ColdFusion CFC and displays it on the HTML calling page. I tried following this ben_tutorial but it is too ...
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How do I share my jQuery plugin with the world?

I made a plugin for jQuery, which I think is quite useful. It combines an animated colours plugin with an easings plugin, and adds a completely new feature of being able to refer to colours ...
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What advice or pointers would you give a first-time jQuery Mobile user? [closed]

For work, I have created a web tool in Flash forms, ColdFusion (server-side), and Microsoft SQL Server. It cannot be viewed on any mobile devices, because unfortunately Flash is blocked. Therefore, I ...
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How can I write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to make back-end developers work easier?

When I get a design from a designer, I get it as a PSD (Photoshop) file. I always expect proper layer and folder names, basically a clean and managed PSD. From this desigbn I develop HTML, CSS and ...
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How can I simulate clicks for a mobile browser?

I am creating a web app. I was testing it on a mobile browser and noticed that :active pseudo class doesn't really work. How should I simulate clicks for a mobile browser? I'm specifically interested ...
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Are there any frameworks available for drawing with CSS?

I realize this sounds silly. Let me explain: I just came across this page about using CSS elements to create shapes- square, circle, triangle, star, yin-yang (yin-yang!), etc. using pseudo elements. ...
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JavaScript (jQuery) And CSS Styling

Lets say I am building a jQuery plugin that has a number of non-configurable css attributes it needs to apply to DOM elements the plugin itself creates. Is it consider better practice to apply the ...
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Has the time gone to think about user with JavaScript disabled in browser? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: Should I Bother To Develop for JavaScript Disabled? In this Modern time of HTML5 API jQuery Modernizr HTML5 Shim Respond.JS Google Chrome app store Canvas Has the ...
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What would be the best way to manage a lot of jQuery code?

Sorry for the blunt question, I will try to explain further. I am going to have a website which uses jQuery, and I feel that at some point in time, there will be A LOT of jQuery code, meaning A LOT ...
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Javascript modularity, server based MVC & business reality

I understand this is a very broad question, but I have worked with various aspects of this problem individually and am struggling to bring all the concepts and technologies together. I'd like to ...
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Can I use jQuery Mobile if I am developing a native app?

I am new to jQuery and mobile apps development. I know the features of jQuery Mobile. I want to know where and why to use it. Can I use jQuery Mobile if I am developing a native app?
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Where does jQuery fit-in with frameworks like JavaScriptMVC, BackboneJS, SproutCore and Knockout?

I have been happily using JQuery for the last 2 years and have been quite sucessful creating some really cool functionality with it...so I am very comfortable with it. I also beleive the future of ...
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What benefits are there to native JavaScript development?

Given how much simpler jQuery development is, when compared to native JavaScript, what makes people forgo libraries like jQuery altogether? Is this because jQuery has limitations or it is slow? I ...
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Is using Javascript/JQuery for layout and style bad practice?

Many, but not all, HTML layout problems can be solved with CSS alone. For those that can't, JQuery (on document load) has become very popular.* As a result of its ease, many developers are quick to ...
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What is jQuery and JavaScript's role in MVC?

I'm not sure I understand the role of jQuery/JavaScript in MVC. I've found an article about it on A List Apart, but it doesn't clear anything up for me. Does it bridge the communication between the ...
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What are the options for simple Ajax calls for a Java webapp?

I've got a very simple need and I don't know what are the options available. If I simplify, users see webpage like this server by a Java webapp server: [-] red [x] green [-] blue [-] yellow ...
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Path for a beginning web developer

I'm an experienced iOS programmer and have recently began to dabble in web development to expand my horizons. I've found it quite interesting and was wondering what learning path I should take ...
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Mixing jQuery with JavaScript

I just asked this question at SO about some bugginess I am experiencing with jQuery and IE8, and someone commented that he was appalled that I would mix JavaScript with jQuery (he has since deleted ...
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Conflicting versions of jQuery in Separate Extensions

I have built a few browser extensions that live in GMail. Since they are larger extensions, they incorporate jQuery 1.6.x. I am using jQuery as a content script which means it is injected into GMail ...
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Is prototype.js still relevant?

I'm developing a web application which I started on about 2 years ago. It is an AJAX-heavy single page design and prototype solved problems where I didn't want to reinvent the wheel. I am using a ...
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State of Push in web development

What is the current state of Push technology in web development? I heard solutions like Comet as described in this article are not used anymore and instead WebSocket is the future for this kind of ...
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Best practice for populating a dynamic popup menu?

I'm creating a dynamic popup menu whose contents depends on the state of what the user clicked on. Is it considered a better practice to create a template menu in html and modify which options are ...
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What are other technologies that are capable of creating Websites with Animation, Load Detailed Images & Cross Browser

I am a Junior Web Programmer who is tasked with redesigning our website. Right now the website is made in ActionScript using the FLEX API(so its Flash based). I am looking for advice on what ...
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How can I design an efficient moderation system for comments?

Here's the job I want to do: My project is a website where there will be a lot of comments. Those comments will be moderated: a moderator will connect, see comments and accept or refuse them. I need ...
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When to update jQuery?

When you recommend updating jQuery/jQuery UI? Or in other words: what are the best practices for updating jQuery/jQuery UI? I’m working on a long project that will take at least one more year. In ...
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Is there a “SMACCS” for jQuery?

I find my usage of jQuery scaling in proportion with user expectations and RIA app. development. Problem is, I'm no jQuery Guru. I am looking for some nice practices that also do not require a deep ...
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Raw JavaScript or jQuery? Where to start from? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: How necessary is it to learn JavaScript before jQuery? I've been working as a back-end web developer for the last 2 years but since the beginning of this year, i'm ...
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With ASP.NET MVC actions, should I use web services?

In ASP.NET Web Forms if you want to use jQuery and call a method directly, you should either implement a web service, or use Page Methods. Also you can use Generic Handlers (.ashx files). However, in ...
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Benefits to starting JavaScript “for” loops at 0, or just traditional? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: Defend zero-based arrays I'm running code that loops through an array of HTML IDs. With the HTML IDs named content1, content2, …, content12, my loop looks like: for ...
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What made jQuery so popular? What is offers that other JavaScript libraries don't?

According to W3Tech, this link, this link, this link, and many other sources, jQuery is really becoming what IE experienced in the world of web browsers (gaining more than 80% of the market for a ...
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Difference between templates in JavaScript and design patterns

What is the difference between templates and design patterns in JavaScript? I read about the template method design pattern and now I wonder how it relates to JavaScript templates (if at all).
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ASP vs javascript vs jQuery vs User Controls vs AJAX

Increasingly when developing sites I find myself utilising more client side technologies such as Javascript, jQuery and AJAX. For three different pages I measured the size of the HTML sent to the ...
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Should jQuery DOM manipulation be avoided in favor of JavaScript template engines?

From what I can tell, most developers will use heavy jQuery DOM manipulation tactics to deliver their updated AJAX views. Once things get out of hand, they may consider refactoring using template ...
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Did jQuery kill the JavaScript discussions? [closed]

There are over 100,000 questions on Stack Overflow tagged as questions relating to JQuery troubleshooting/usage. Compare this to the 124,000 questions on stack overflow that are tagged for JavaScript ...

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