The Pen is Mightier than the Brush ToolRob Foster explains why he prefers vectors to pixels when it comes to webpage design. If you are a serious web designer, learn how to create your page layouts as well as choose colors, fonts and more... faster. Faster and easier web design? Hmmm, nice concept.In the last year web developers have seen a myriad of new products that claim to convert page layouts from print-based programs like Quark XPress into web pages. ...

Web Graphics OverviewCurrently there are three dominant file types found on the Internet: GIF, JPEG, and PNG. Learn how each can work to help us preserve image integrity, while keeping files sizes minimal. Properly optimizing your graphics will make your site look more professional, and reduce the amount of time your visitors spend waiting for your pages to download.I wrote this article in response to many posts I've seen asking about file formats. This is not a comprehensive, definitive guide, ...

Scanning Images for Web UseTake the mystery out of getting your images on the Web. This tutorial will teach you the basic information you'll need to scan graphics for Internet usage.As humans, we live in a dominantly visual world. Since pre-historic times man has communicated via visual representation. We've been refining and changing the way we do it ever since. Two of the latest innovations used to further this age-old quest are the scanner and the Internet. Getting scanned images ...

WebLogic Workshop Application Development BasicsThis chapter from BEA WebLogic Workshop 8.1 (Kick Start series, from Sams Publishers, by Albert J. Saganich, Jr., et al., 2004. ISBN: 0-672-32622-1) explores the WebLogic Workshop programming model and introduces enterprise application development.WebLogic Workshop (WLW) is a full-featured development environment that allows developers to build enterprise applications, Web applications, individual components, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs), or any combination of these elements. This chapter explores the WebLogic Workshop programming model and introduces enterprise application development. Specifically, WebLogic ...

Working with Web ServicesWhy would you want to use a Web service? They are flexible and supported on a number of platforms and can be implemented by using a number of languages. This chapter from BEA WebLogic Workshop 8.1 (by Albert J. Saganich, Jr., et al., Sams, 2004, ISBN: 0-672-32622-1) covers Web services concepts, SOA, SOAP, WSDL, and security.Web services introduce a new high-level development paradigm known as service oriented architecture (SOA). SOA focuses on broader resolutions to problems that ...

Planning the SiteThis article features a step-by-step guide to working with the Site Map to create the basic outline of the site so you can visually framework your site and the relationships between the pages. Also learn how Dreamweaver makes it simple to ease into server-side work. (This is from the book Dreamweaver MX 2004: A Beginner's Guide, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0-07-222996-9, by Tom Muck and Ray West.)Web designs are growing increasingly complex, and keeping a visitor’s attention is getting harder ...

WebLogic Workshop, WebLogic Platform, and the J2EE LandscapeWebLogic Server has been on the cusp of new technologies and specifications in the J2EE and application server space for years and is the front runner in terms of features and performance. WebLogic Workshop 8.1 offers a full suite of tools for developing sophisticated enterprise applications. Get the basics on this IDE, including the MVC pattern. (From BEA WebLogic Workshop 8.1 by Albert J. Saganich, Jr., et al., Sams, 2004, ISBN: 0-672-32622-1.)Web Applications ...

Introduction to Adobe FrameMakerThis chapter provides a starting point for those who are familiar with XML but not as familiar with FrameMaker. It also covers FrameMaker's structured document publishing capabilities. (From the book XML and Framemaker, by Kay Ethier, published by Apress, ISBN: 159059276X.)This book is geared to XML users who wish to learn about publishing with Adobe FrameMaker. This chapter provides a starting point for those who are familiar with XML but not as familiar with FrameMaker. For those ...

Using HTML Quickform for Form ProcessingWith HTML_QuickForm version 3.1, you can have a consistent look across all your forms and a simplified file upload. This chapter starts with the basics then shows you how to process submitted form data with HTML_QuickForm. (From the book, Essential PHP Tools: Modules, Extensions, and Accelerators, by David Sklar, Apress, 2004, ISBN: 159059280.)THE HTML_QUICKFORM module makes working with HTML forms easier. Instead of printing form elements one by one, you use its methods to define ...

Working with Tools in Paint Shop Pro 8Learn about the tools and tool options in Paint Shop Pro 8, including, how to select colors, gradients and patterns. Reuse of materials is also covered. (From the book, Paint Shop Pro 8, by Jennifer Fulton, Sams, 2004, ISBN: 0672323893.)Every tool in PSP can be customized with options you can set and adjust at any time. In this chapter, you'll learn how to choose the tool you want and set its options. For ...