September 17, 2013 in Learn
Reading Files Using The HTML5 FileReader API
HTML5 saw the introduction of a number of new APIs that can be used to handle files in the browser. These APIs make it much easier to accomplish tasks like reading and writing files or uploading a file created using…
July 26, 2013 in Learn
Creating Reusable Markup with The HTML Template Element
Templates are one of the key tools at any developers disposable. They make it easier for us to build complex websites that are maintainable and easy for other developers to understand. With the exception of a few JavaScript frameworks, most…
June 10, 2013 in Learn
Create Your Own To-Do App with HTML5 and IndexedDB
IndexedDB is a client-side web technology that allows developers to build applications that are able to store data locally. Unlike LocalStorage, which enables the storage of simple key/value pairs, IndexedDB supports the storage of structured data. This enables developers to…
April 17, 2013 in Learn
Customize an HTML5 Webpage using the Bootstrap Framework
Many web developers are familiar with Twitter Bootstrap and have seen this library on a number of projects. The Bootstrap core is fantastic when you need a CSS reset along with other common layout features. It may not be the…
March 26, 2013 in Learn
SVGs, Dropdowns, and HTML5 Form Elements | Treehouse Show Ep 32
In this episode of The Treehouse Show, Nick Pettit (@nickrp) and Jason Seifer (@jseifer) talk about SVGs, Dropdowns, and HTML5 Form Elements. Here are the links for the week: SPOILER ALERT! http://joshbuddy.github.com/spoiler-alert/ svg.js – A lightweight JavaScript library for manipulating…
March 6, 2013 in Learn
HTML5/CSS3 Image Thumbnail Gallery with Lightbox Effect
The fading lightbox interface has become a staple in many website layouts. This dynamic script was originally based off Lightbox as a pure JavaScript library. Open source developers eventually start playing around with these codes to generate new designs, plugins,…
February 14, 2013 in Learn
Building Custom Controls for HTML5 Videos
One of my favorite things about HTML5 video is how easy it is to create your own custom controls. This not only allows you to style the controls however you would like but also allows you to add new controls…
January 28, 2013 in Learn
How To Create HTML5/CSS3 Columns for All Browsers
There are many techniques you may follow to create generic HTML5/CSS3 website layouts. Designers often talk in terms of columns such as 2-col or 3-col styles. There are many CSS libraries based around grid design which also allows for easy…
December 24, 2012 in Learn
Using HTML5 Input Types to Enhance The Mobile Browsing Experience
Browsing the web on mobile devices has become incredbily popular over the past few years. However the browsing experience on these devices can sometimes leave a lot to be desired. This is especially true when it comes to filling in forms. Luckily…
October 12, 2012 in Learn
Quick Tip: How to Edit HTML
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we’re going to learn how to edit HTML. Before I tell you what we should do, let’s go over what we should not do. Make sure that you don’t edit your HTML in a word…
July 13, 2011 in Learn
Create Vector Masks using the HTML5 Canvas
The HTML5 canvas can be used to create a lot of cool things, like games, video effects, graphs and more. It can also be used to produce some slightly less complex effects, like manipulating images on the page. In this…
March 28, 2023 in Career Advice
Three Tips for Effectively Budgeting Learning Time at Work
Making time to learn at work can be daunting. Hundreds of emails, tasks piling up, follow-up reminders, and slack messages all at your door don’t really leave time for your brain to think about learning. The brain is a muscle…