As I type, I am using one of Google’s newest tools. Google just released it’s new beta windows browser named Chrome. After only a few minutes playing around with its limited features, I am starting to like the simplicity. The browser is very lightweight and easy on the eyes. It does lack some of the more advanced features, although I’m sure plugins will eventually become available. Currently, it doesn’t support plugin extensions.

I wouldn’t give up my love affair with Fire Foxfor this new browser, however, I think it has many benefits to offer. There are some very neat features, but none that couldn’t be duplicated using firefox add ons.

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I figured, rather than reinventing the wheel and writing yet another tutorial, I would gather up all of the bookmarks I have saved over the years and share them with the newcomers to our industry. So, below you will a number of resources that might just help you find the answer you are looking for.

I try to code to standards and I encourage you to learn the standards of coding and follow them to the best of your abilities. If you are serious about learning how to design websites, go to the library and read some books, check out the resources I have provided, and experiment.. the only way to learn is by doing it!

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Recently, I decided to go back into business as a web designer and developer. In the two years I was away, a lot has changed. Ajax is more popular than ever, Macromedia and Adobe are now one in the same, and frameworks are popping up all over the place! Sure, most of that stuff has been coming on for a while, but to me, it is all fairly new.

I had never used a framework before. In fact, I had very little knowledge of what frameworks could accomplish. However, after only a few months of using frameworks for my projects, I have to say I am impressed!

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