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Top best AI Image Generators: unlocking creativity with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing not just business and healthcare, but also the creative industries by introducing a new era of AI-generated art. The accessibility of AI technologies and tools has paved the way for a whole new generation of artists. Contrary to the common misconception that AI will replace human…

Category : Technology   05-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 1)

The Payment Request API has emerged as the new standard for online payments, transforming the way transactions are conducted on the internet. In this two-part series, we will delve into the intricacies of this powerful API and explore how it simplifies the payment experience for both users and merchants. Part 1:…

Category : Javascript   12-06-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

Let's create a Color Picker from scratch with HTML5 Canvas, Javascript and CSS3

HTML5 Canvas is a technology that allows developers to generate real-time graphics and animations using JavaScript. It provides a blank canvas on which graphical elements, such as lines, shapes, images and text, can be drawn and manipulated with great flexibility and control. Here are some key concepts about HTML5 Canvas: 1. Canvas…

Category : Web design   01-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Is AI sexist? A gender perspective in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

In her article, Maria Antonia Huertas Sánchez of the UOC - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, provides an explanation of why we should incorporate a gender vision in robotics and artificial intelligence by combining the concept of epistemology with the definition of artificial intelligence. Epistemology refers to the "theory of the foundations…

Category : News and events   22-05-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

What are React Hooks and what problems they solve

Working with React, - and before the release of Hooks in version 16.8 -  there was always the possibility to create components in three different ways based on a number of suspects and needs: 1. Elementary components - These components are the simplest ones, they are characterized by being mere variables that…

Category : Javascript   13-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

Advanced Android tutorial: discover all your phone's secrets

It is highly probable that you are not taking advantage of even half of the potential that your Android device has to offer. These small pocket computers, which we call smartphones, have increasingly advanced and powerful hardware that, together with the possibilities offered by an operating system as flexible as…

Category : Mobile   06-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

Top tools for UX design and research

This article is a compilation of the "ux tools" I have tested in recent years. I've separated the tools by categories, although I recommend you to take a look at all of them, you might find some you didn't know. - Conceptualisation and project management tools - UX testing and research tools - Analytics…

Category : Ui/ux design   23-04-2021   by Silvia Mazzetta

Top Graphic Design e-Books & How to Get them on Your iDevice

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Category : Ui/ux design   03-03-2021   by Luigi Nori

Graphic design and its impact on Web Development

In today's article we will explain the concept of graphic design, its fundamentals and what it brings into web development. Graphic design is applied to everything visual, believe or not, it can aid in selling a product or idea, it's applied company identity as logos, colors, typography of the company…

Category : Web design   05-04-2021   by

Cross cultural challenges in web design, an overview

The user experience design of a product essentially lies between the intentions of the product and the characteristics of your user. - David Kadavy - The task of building a culturally appropriate website for a new market can be challenging: in this article we are going to talk about the impact of national…

Category : Web design   21-12-2020   by Maria Antonietta Marino

A Java approach: While loop

Hello everyone and welcome back! After having made a short, but full-bodied, introduction about cycles, today we are finally going to see the first implementations that use what we have called preconditional cycle. In Java, as in many other programming languages, this type of cycle is translated with the term while, which…

Category : Java   25-10-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

A Java approach: The Cycles - Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome back! Until now, we have been talking about variables and selection structures, going to consider some of the fundamental aspects of these two concepts. Theoretically, to write any kind of program, the notions seen so far might be sufficient. However, a problem arises. How can we…

Category : Java   23-10-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

A Java Approach: Selection Structures - Use Cases

Hello everyone and welcome back! Up to now we have been concerned to make as complete an overview as possible of the fundamental concepts we need to approach the use of conditional structures. We have therefore introduced the concept of conditional structures, outlining the various situations that could arise. We…

Category : Java   20-10-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

A Java approach: conditional structures

Hello everyone and welcome back! The previous times we have introduced the concept of variable, trying to define some basic concepts about it.  However, some situations suggest that the concept of variable alone is not enough to solve all the possible situations that may arise in front of us. A very…

Category : Java   03-04-2023   by Alessio Mungelli

Hashmap: hashing, collisions and first functions

Today we are going to study some concepts closely related to hashmaps. The concepts we are going to see are hashing and collisions. Hashing The idea of hashing with chaining is to create a sort of array of lists, into which the elements are somehow inserted. We need to map the keys to…

Category : C language   28-06-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

A Java approach: variables

Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we will begin a journey that will lead us to study, and possibly review, what are the basics of programming. We will start by talking about variaibli. Introduction Anyone who wants to approach the world of programming will soon realise that coding is not exactly like what…

Category : Java   20-09-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

MAME Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator: How to download and configure this arcade emulator for Windows

Despite the fact that new state-of-the-art computer games are coming out every so often, the whole retro theme is very appealing to users who are looking to relive the long hours spent in front of a console, such as the NES or SNES, and even in arcades playing arcade machines.…

Category : Software   14-10-2020   by Luigi Nori

How to configure Tor to browse the deep web safely

Today we explain how to set up Tor to browse safely, and we'll share some links to safe sites on the deep web to get you started. Many already know that not everything on the Internet appears in Google, Yahoo, Bing or other search engines, and that accessing much of this…

Category : Security   12-08-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to create the perfect hacker-proof password

We have not learned and we still use passwords that are extremely easy to hack and vulnerable to cyber attacks. If you don't want your credentials to end up in the hands of criminals or traded on the dark digital shelves of the Deep Web, we bring you a simple…

Category : Security   11-08-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

A collection of interesting networks and technology aiming at re-decentralizing the Internet

The decentralised web, or DWeb, could be a chance to take control of our data back from the big tech firms. So how does it work? Take a look at this collection of projects aimed to build a decentralized internet. Cloud BitDust - is decentralized, secure and anonymous on-line storage, where only…

Category : Networking   27-08-2020   by Janeth Kent

Is JavaScript good for machine learning?

One of the things you always hear when you are talking to someone related to the M.L. world is that, one must learn Python because the vast majority of the major libraries are in that technology. You're probably right, but I chose JavaScript as the metal of my sword and…

Category : Javascript   16-06-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Introduction to BEM (Block Element Modifier)

Problems with naming CSS classes I think I might not be the only one with this experience: after finally grasping all the important concepts regarding CSS I wanted to start giving what I thought would be beautiful yet simple style to my HTML code. But suddenly I ended up with class…

Category : Css   23-05-2020   by Iveta Karailievova

How to get into the Deep Web: a guide to access TOR, ZeroNet, Freenet and I2P

We would like to present you with a guide that will allow you to enter the main darknets that make up the Dark Web, colloquially known as the Deep Web, although this last term has another meaning. The hidden Internet or Dark Web is a portion of the network in…

Category : Security   07-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

First steps into JavaScript – a practical guide 3

After we learned the basic ofaccessing DOM elementsandhow to modify them,we are ready for the more exciting parts – handling DOM events. This allows us to make our web way more interactive, and finally we can put our JS knowledge into practice. User input such as keyboard actions or mouse clicks…

Category : Javascript   07-05-2020   by Iveta Karailievova

First steps into JavaScript – a practical guide

For those who are new to web development, surely the amount of new terminology can sometimes be discouraging. But when it comes to learning JS, some of the first new concepts you definitively should wrap your head around is the Document Object Model and what it implies. To keep it simple…

Category : Javascript   26-10-2021   by Iveta Karailievova

Linux for Dummies: Ubuntu Terminal

I introduced in the previous article, available here, the basic concepts concerning the Linux world. Today we are going to have a look to some basic operations that we can perform using the terminal in an Ubuntu-like operating system. What is the command line? Shell, terminal and command line are words that commonly stand for a…

Category : Operating systems   27-02-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

Linux for Dummies: Introduction

If you have thought about migrating from Windows to a Unix operating system, or Linux specifically there are things you should know. The goal is to give essential information (and not) to take the first steps in the world of the "penguin". What is Linux? With the word Linux we commonly refer…

Category : Operating systems   21-08-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

7 valuable tips from Steve Jobs for entrepreneurs

Steve Jobs certainly needs no introduction, but how did he become one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the last decade? In this article we will talk about his entrepreneurial method, let's continue with our focus today. If you have a startup or you want to be the CEO of a big company…

Category : Startups   24-01-2020   by Janeth Kent

Future of Artificial Intelligence for Startups

With how far-reaching the scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, it is bound to make an enormous impact in the lives of people — the realm of startups is no exception.   Whether you’re looking to improve your omnichannel marketing or you want to make your website more accessible to people with…

Category : Technology   11-12-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

What is Webpack and how does it work

WebPack is basically a packer of modules or module bundler, but thanks to one of its components, the plugins, can be used as tasks runner, ie we can do tasks of all kinds, such as moving directories, clean up, etc... To understand what Webpack is, let's analyze this graph a bit. Webpack…

Category : Programming   23-11-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

Keynotes on Modern Agile 2019

Devotees of Modern Agile have good reason to be grateful to Joshua Kerievsky! He introduced this marvelous concept to the world! It is applicable with, or without, software development. Therefore, contemporary establishments are hungry for it! Modern Agile functions on four important principles.   Make People Awesome No, this does not refer to…

Category : Web marketing   01-10-2019   by Janeth Kent

Vanilla JavaScript equivalent commands to JQuery

JQuery is still a useful and pragmatic library, but chances are increasingly that you’re not dependent on using it in your projects to accomplish basic tasks like selecting elements, styling them, animating them, and fetching data—things that jQuery was great at. With broad browser support of ES6 (over 96% at…

Category : Javascript   29-08-2019   by Luigi Nori

Javascript Arrays - Immutable functions

In these years, we have been playing with React, which has allowed us to deeply explore Javascript and concepts such as functional programming. This has led us to study concepts such as pure functions and immutability (both primary basis for libraries like Redux) and try to put them into practice whenever…

Category : Javascript   09-08-2019   by Janeth Kent

The best open source javascript template engines

Today we want to publish a resource that can generate an instant boost in your workflow, here we have a list of the Best JavaScript template engines to choose from, and each of them could make your development faster and easier. When you build a JavaScript application, you'll almost certainly use…

Category : Javascript   07-08-2019   by Janeth Kent

Progressive Web Apps Directory: The Best Collection of Resources

Get started with progressive web apps and learn things in depth, this page will list the best resources we know of to help you understand Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) . Make sure to bookmark this page, as this is a living document that we’ll be adding to from time to time.Progressive…

Category : Javascript   20-06-2019   by Janeth Kent

The Bible of the Best Node.Js Frameworks

Node.js is the platform built on chrome’s javascript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. It uses an event-driven non-blocking IO modal that makes it lightweight and efficient. node.js is perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices.  Node.js frameworks can help to streamline the development of web…

Category : Javascript   09-05-2019   by Janeth Kent

Say “Yes” or “No” to Microsoft 70-487 Exam Dumps

If you want to advance in your IT career, it is essential to pass key certification exams. Specifically, those candidates who would like to prove that they are capable of developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services should take the Microsoft 70-487 certification exam. Preparation for such a test can be…

Category : Programming   07-05-2019   by Janeth Kent

Core features overview of JavaScript syntax (ES6)

Several changes to JavaScript were introduced by ECMAScript 2015, also well-known as ES6. Here is a summary of a number of the foremost common options and syntactic variations, where applicable, with comparisons to ES5. Variables and constant comparison In the following table, we provide a brief overview of the concepts of scope…

Category : Javascript   11-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

Tools to build PWA quickly

Tools to build PWA quickly

For quite some time now, UX has been the focus of modern web development. Several factors affect this, including page load speed, usability, scalability, and design. But now more customers prefer mobile web browsing over desktop browsing, any website— whether a niche blog or an e-commerce store — should begin…

Category : Programming   02-03-2019   by Janeth Kent

CSS in JavaScript (CSS-in-JS) Vs CSS in CSS

CSS in JavaScript (CSS-in-JS) Vs CSS in CSS

What actually is CSS-in-JS? You've certainly heard or read words like CSS-in-JS, Styled Components, Radium, Aphrodite and you're and you're stuck in limbo there, "why is it? I'm completely happy about CSS - in - CSS!" We are here to explain these new concepts and clarify them. That said -feel free to use…

Category : Javascript   26-02-2019   by Janeth Kent

Level Up Your JavaScript Skills: 12 basic notions

If you are a developer at any level, understanding its basic concepts is crucial. This article highlights 12 basic concepts that are critical to understanding by any JS developer, but do not represent the full range of what a JS developer should know. 1. Value vs. Reference Variable Assignment To coding bug-free JavaScript,…

Category : Javascript   23-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

JavaScript challenge for old developers

Let's take a moment to discuss your relationship with JavaScript before delving into technical aspects. If you're anything like me, you've been working with HTML for a long time, occasionally using JavaScript in a basic manner to add interactivity to web pages. Perhaps you ventured into building complex websites by learning…

Category : Javascript   09-06-2023   by

A roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2019

There are plenty of tutorials online, which won't cost you a cent. If you are sufficiently self-driven and interested, you have no difficulty training yourself. The point to learn coding I think is to read a lot of code of other developers, then typing code and testing to see what…

Category : Programming   30-05-2019   by Janeth Kent

JavaScript: Variables & Scope. A Visual Guide.

JavaScript: Variables & Scope. A Visual Guide.

We often speak of discrepancies between var, let and const But more often than not, we still see developers struggling to fully grasp the idea of how everything works. That's because concepts are rarely visualized. Let's catch a glimpse. Not all scopes are identical. Do not memorize scope rules for each type of scope. Try…

Category : Javascript   13-05-2019   by Janeth Kent

Designers and Marie Kondo: a life lesson

Designers and Marie Kondo: a life lesson

A new phenomenon is sweeping the world, and it's fascinating. Who would have imagined that Europe's new obsession would be tidy up? The revolution is led by Marie Kondo. I'm going to admit that I wasn't thrilled when my best friend bought me The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I followed…

Category : Ui/ux design   11-02-2021   by Janeth Kent

Best Javascript front-end hacking cheatsheets

Best Javascript front-end hacking cheatsheets

JavaScript has a extremely high potential to build cutting-edge web applications. But it's really hard to memorize it by heart. The JavaScript cheat sheets therefore act perfectly as a reminder and a comprehensive reference for developers. All popular and special purpose cheat sheets have been discussed above. You now have…

Category : Javascript   06-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

Superior React-Native Courses for Mobile Application Developers

If you are a web developer who wants to cross the massive world of mobile app development, but does not want to spend time learning Java or Kotlin for Android development, or Objective C or Swift for iOS development, then React Native could be a great tool for you. The React…

Category : Programming   24-11-2019   by Janeth Kent

Best Node Js Resources, Courses and Tutorials.

NodeJS is a platform that enables developers to write high-performance and networked applications server side. And using good old Javascript as well. Why should you study NodeJS? To begin with, it never hurts to learn something new. But most importantly, it's great to learn NodeJS. With a focus on modern JavaScript and real-world application,…

Category : Javascript   10-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

Top 10 JavaScript Books 2019

Top 10 JavaScript Books 2019

Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. If you're an aspiring web developer then you'll need to learn JavaScript. It's a staple for frontend work and it's the fastest growing language powering. This is an…

Category : Javascript   26-01-2019   by Janeth Kent

CSS Shapes: how to create non-rectangular shapes (part 2)

CSS Shapes: how to create non-rectangular shapes (part 2)

The shape-image-threshold (Position Text Over A Semi-Opaque Image) So far we've looked at employing a fully transparent part of a picture or of a gradient so as to form our shape, however, the third property defined within the CSS Shapes specification implies that we will use images or gradients with semi-opaque…

Category : Css   17-09-2018   by Janeth Kent

30 Reference Guides for JavaScript: jQuery, Node.js, and React

30 Reference Guides for JavaScript: jQuery, Node.js, and React

This is a list intended to introduce new developers to JavaScript (jQuery, Node.js and React) and help experienced developers learn more.   jQuery jQuery API (Official) View → jQuery Cheatsheet (Devhints) View → jQuery Cheat Sheet (JavaScript Toolbox) View → jQuery Quick API Reference (Óscar Otero) View → jQuery Selectors (DZone) View → jQuery Tutorial – An Ultimate Guide for Beginners (Tutorial Republic)     View → jQuery Tutorial for Beginners (LearnCode.academy) View → Learn…

Category : Javascript   21-08-2018   by Janeth Kent

Best Websites to Learn Coding Online

Best Websites to Learn Coding Online

You know and we know that it’s totally possible to learn to code for free... If you can teach yourself how to write code, you gain a competitive edge over your peers, you can think more algorithmically and thus can tackle problems more efficiently. But what are the best resources to achieve…

Category : Programming   19-06-2018   by Janeth Kent

The CSS Grid Explained in 7 Minutes (with diagrams and code)

The CSS Grid Explained in 7 Minutes (with diagrams and code)

A quick and easy high level introduction to the main concepts of CSS Grid given by Morten Rand-Hendriksen at Wordcamp Europe 2017. 7 minutes and you'll understand what CSS Grid is and how to create a basic layout of your own. Adapted from the full CC BY licensed original at…

Category : Css   10-01-2018   by Janeth Kent

Getting started with Node.Js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment (hence its .js termination in reference to the JavaScript language). This real-time runtime environment includes everything you need to run a program written in JavaScript. It also brings many benefits and solves many problems, so it would be more than interesting to take our…

Category : Javascript   06-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

10 Javascript Tutorials You Must See

Fortunately, we live in an era of global connectivity and access to many resources. Thanks to the Internet and people who enjoy sharing content, you can find almost everything you need to learn, and for free. Free tutorials, books and courses are easily found without spending too much. So if you…

Category : Javascript   10-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Top 12 free JavaScript resources for advanced users 

Top 12 free JavaScript resources for advanced users 

If you have a strong knowledge in programming and want to improve your JavaScript skills or you want a good reference book then this list is for you. We've put together a list of 12 of our favorite JavaScript free book to help save you time and energy along the way.…

Category : Javascript   26-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

PHP: Getting started with Object Oriented Programming in PHP5

PHP: Getting started with Object Oriented Programming in PHP5

This is a tutorial covers some main concepts of OOP in PHP5 with usable examples (however useless the something may be). The tutorial only covering a few fundamental subjects, all subjects are complete in and of themselves. What is OOP? Object Oriented Programming, referred to as OOP is a way to efficiently…

Category : Php   12-08-2013   by Janeth Kent

The Bible of Responsive Web Design

You've decided it's time for a new website, and you know that making it responsive will ensure that all users have a great experience, regardless of what device they are using. Responsive web design, or RWD for short, is here to stay. It's rapidly maturing but not without some serious pitfalls for…

Category : Web design   23-05-2019   by Janeth Kent

NoSQL Concept and MongoDB

NoSQL Concept and MongoDB

NoSQL has emerged as a different and alternative approach compared to relational database management systems (RDBMS). Actually, there are fundamental differences between the scalable NoSQL systems and relational database management systems. Relational database management systems are transaction-based and have ACID rules. NoSQL systems do not fully support the ACID rules and there is no…

Category : Databases   28-06-2013   by Janeth Kent

71 Social Media Monitoring Tools

71 Social Media Monitoring Tools

If you want to monitorize the "social world web" you need social media monitoring tools. Before you reach for your wallet and start to spend money try out some of the free social media monitoring services. We have collected Free social media monitoring tools.  In the first group are the most popular Social Media Monitoring…

Category : Social networks   27-06-2013   by Janeth Kent

Mastering JavaScript: Top Resources to Propel Your Learning Journey

Learning JavaScript is a valuable decision if you're interested in coding and pursuing a career in the tech industry. JavaScript holds the top spot as the most popular programming language on GitHub and is widely used by professional developers, as indicated by the Stack Overflow Developer Survey. It's worth noting that…

Category : Javascript   23-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Tutorials, Videos, Free Books, and More Resources for Learning jQuery

Tutorials, Videos, Free Books, and More Resources for Learning jQuery

Maybe you’re a jQuery pro. Maybe you’re John Resig... But, in the other hand, maybe you read words like “jQuery”, and think: “jQuery What?” . If you belong to this category of person, now is the time to learn jQuery. According to jQuery.com, jQuery is a fast, concise, JavaScript library that simplifies…

Category : Javascript   19-06-2013   by Janeth Kent

26 Free Typeface-Font eBooks for Designers

26 Free Typeface-Font eBooks for Designers

Since as far back as the 1450s, typefaces have been used in printing ( Do you remember Gutemberg? His major work, the Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, has been acclaimed for its high aesthetic and technical quality.). Lead alloys were often cast into letters (or wood was…

Category : Web design   05-06-2013   by Janeth Kent

Usability: why you should not use horizontal newsticker in your homepage

Usability: why you should not use horizontal newsticker in your homepage

Recently, a client asked me my opinion on tickers. My response was, "They're great for the stock market, and bad for Web pages." A quick little Web search on usability expert Jakob Nielsen's Web site, useit.com, found this quote, from his commentary on Sun's Web site redesign, circa 1997: Almost all…

Category : Web design   17-05-2013   by Janeth Kent

How to Design a Logo: A 5-Step Process

Creating a remarkable logo requires a well-structured design process that guarantees outstanding results. In this article, we will outline a five-step logo design process that has proven effective for many designers. While individual designers may have their own approaches, it is essential to follow a meticulous design process to efficiently…

Category : Web design   14-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

10 Killer SEO Landing Page Tips

10 Killer SEO Landing Page Tips

When we talk landing pages, most online marketers think pay-per-click, where the input of a destination URL into Google's or Bing's paid search offerings allow marketers to drive keyword-targeted traffic to (hopefully) optimized pages. My previous article extolling the death of keywords talked about developing intent-based topics and building content that connects with…

Category : Web marketing   15-04-2013   by Janeth Kent

20 Best Wireframing Tools for Web Designers and Developers

20 Best Wireframing Tools for Web Designers and Developers

A website wireframe also known as a page schematic or screen blueprint, is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website. Wireframes are created by User Experience professionals called Interaction Designers. The interaction designers who have broad backgrounds in visual design, information architecture and user research, create…

Category : Web design   11-04-2013   by Janeth Kent

Create stunning timelines with Timeline.js

Timelines are complicated but effective tools for showing large amounts of data. TimelineJS removes the pain TimelineJS  is an easy-to-use JavaScript library, both for user and developer. It can be as easy as embedding an iframe onto your page using the embed generator with a Google Doc spreadsheet, or as complicated…

Category : Javascript   04-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

12 Tutorials for creating PHP5 MVC Framework

12 Tutorials for creating PHP5 MVC Framework

Here we listed  a set of thirteen good resources to help you get started and introduce you to some of the basic framework concepts. 1. PHP MVC Framework 2. PHP5 Framework 3. Your Own PHP Framework 4. Within An Hour PHP MVC Framework 5. Lightweight PHP MVC Framework 6. Learn To Build Your Own PHP Framework 7.…

Category : Php   11-04-2013   by Janeth Kent

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