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May 29, 2009 Javascript: passing object self reference to anonymous functions nested within multiple objects

I know the title of this post is a little complicated but I feel it best describes the problem at hand. In Javascript, objects, arrays and variables are all technically the same thing which allows you to do some interesting stuff - such as nesting functions inside arrays inside variables inside objects inside variables. There are of course issues of scope when doing this sort of thing, though. One problem I recently came across was that I needed to reference the parent object's self from within an anonymous function that is nested within an array.

Dec 04, 2008 How to style HR elements with decorative horizontal rules

There are many ways to make your online writings accessible and more pleasant to read: multi-tier headings, short paragraphs, justified text alignment, spacious line-height and clean gutter spacing. There is, however, one additional element that always seems to be forgotten when it comes to online publishing: The horizontal rule.

Feb 22, 2008 How to create Ctrl+Key shortcuts in Javascript

Everybody loves shortcuts, so why should you deny your users of this guilty pleasure when it comes to your javascript-driven web application? Giving your users the ability to execute commands with simple shortcuts can make all the difference in the usability of your application.

Dec 14, 2007 Javascript: jQuery is the best free library, period!

Javascript: jQuery is the best free library, period! jQuery is a lightweight but VERY powerful Javascript Library that makes coding robust javascript and ajax applications a breeze! At only 14kb gzipped, or 24kb packed, it leaves a rather nominal footprint especially when you consider the features it provides.