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How to make a pie chart with HTML5′s canvas

Posted by on Dec 6, 2011 in Blog | 3 comments

One of the best things about the HTML5 <canvas> element is that we can now do things like this: without needing a plug in. I...

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Head First HTML5, Get Chapter One, FREE

Posted by on Dec 3, 2011 in Blog, Featured | 2 comments

Head First HTML5 Programming will take your skills to the next level, especially if you’ve just finished up Head First HTML. Head...

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Why learn HTML5 for the holidays?

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Blog | 1 comment

There are many good reasons to learn HTML5. One really great one is the <canvas> element. This element gives you the ability to add...

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Scott Berkun on leadership and teams

Posted by on Nov 28, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

I recently had a chance to interview Scott Berkun, who has just self-published a collection of his essays in Mindfire: Big Ideas for...

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Save 20% at Barnes and Noble

Posted by on Nov 20, 2011 in Blog | 2 comments

For a limited time pick up Head First HTML5 Programming at 20% off as part of Barnes and Noble’s new releases sale.

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Google Dart? Don’t bet against JavaScript

Posted by on Nov 15, 2011 in Blog, Featured | 13 comments

Procotols, programming languages and operating systems all compete in a constantly evolving software ecosystem. Out of that ecosystem only...

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