Stephen Burge's Blog, page 139
November 16, 2014
Easy CSS3 Animation with Hover.css
CSS3 allows you to add animation to elements such as links. In a previous post about the OSTraining redesign, we showed how CSS3 enabled us to add a small bounce animation to some buttons on our site.
In this tutorial, we'll introduce you to Hover.css, a library by Ian Lunn that makes it really easy to animate hover elements on your site.
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In this tutorial, we'll introduce you to Hover.css, a library by Ian Lunn that makes it really easy to animate hover elements on your site.
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November 15, 2014
Installing Phing Globally with Phar
As we've been releasing more code via Alledia.com, we've found ourselves relying more and more on Phing.
Phing is a build system that allows you to use one command to perform a whole group of actions. For example, with one command you could run code and unit tests, and if the tests pass, automatically upload the new code to your servers and make any neccessary database changes.
Without a tool like Phing, your workflow will be repetitive and time-consuming because you’ll need to go through each step manually.
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Phing is a build system that allows you to use one command to perform a whole group of actions. For example, with one command you could run code and unit tests, and if the tests pass, automatically upload the new code to your servers and make any neccessary database changes.
Without a tool like Phing, your workflow will be repetitive and time-consuming because you’ll need to go through each step manually.
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November 14, 2014
Remove Duplicate jQuery files in Joomla With jQuery Easy
One common problem with all CMS's is 3rd party software that loads extra scripts. This can often lead to slower sites or conflicts with other software on your site.
For example, In WordPress, Joomla and other platforms, it's not unusual for software to load their own jQuery libraries.
jQuery Easy is a Joomla plugin which helps fix common conflicts with jQuery files. The extension makes sure that you only ever load a single file.
Here's how to use jQuery Easy ...
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For example, In WordPress, Joomla and other platforms, it's not unusual for software to load their own jQuery libraries.
jQuery Easy is a Joomla plugin which helps fix common conflicts with jQuery files. The extension makes sure that you only ever load a single file.
Here's how to use jQuery Easy ...
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Improve WordPress Speed With Better WordPress Minify
Better WordPress Minify is a plugin that reduces the loading time of your website by compressing the Javascript and CSS code. Much of these files is taken up by empty space and line breaks, and removing those can make your files smaller and faster. To remove these items is to "minify" your files.
In this short tutorial, you'll see how to use the Better WordPress Minify plugin to speed up your WordPress site.
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In this short tutorial, you'll see how to use the Better WordPress Minify plugin to speed up your WordPress site.
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November 12, 2014
How to Use the Drupal Quiz Module
The Quiz module is a sophisticated and flexible way to create quizzes in Drupal.
To get started with Quiz, you need to install and enable the 2 core Quiz modules from http://drupal.org/project/quiz:
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To get started with Quiz, you need to install and enable the 2 core Quiz modules from http://drupal.org/project/quiz:
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November 11, 2014
New Video Class: Template Overrides for Joomla
In this week's new Joomla class, Barb Ackemann shows you how to change the default Joomla output for components and modules.
With Joomla's override system, creating different layouts is fairly easy. Barb goes over the concepts then provides a real-world example using the contact component.
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With Joomla's override system, creating different layouts is fairly easy. Barb goes over the concepts then provides a real-world example using the contact component.
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November 10, 2014
New Video Class: Drupal FileField Sources Module
The FileFieldSources module makes the Drupal file upload system much more user-friendly.
In our new video class, "the Drupal FileField Sources Module", Brian shows us how to implement these great additions for managing media in Drupal.
The FileField Sources module allows you to re-use files, attach server-side files uploaded via FTP, transfer files from a remote server, paste a file directly from the clipboard and more.
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In our new video class, "the Drupal FileField Sources Module", Brian shows us how to implement these great additions for managing media in Drupal.
The FileField Sources module allows you to re-use files, attach server-side files uploaded via FTP, transfer files from a remote server, paste a file directly from the clipboard and more.
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Getting Started with the Make Theme for WordPress
One of our absolutely favorite WordPress themes is Make from the Theme Foundry.
We use the Make theme in many of our training classes, and the feedback is always great.
Make has a drag-and-drop page builder that makes page layouts fun and easy. In these three videos, Topher shows you how to start building a site with Make.
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We use the Make theme in many of our training classes, and the feedback is always great.
Make has a drag-and-drop page builder that makes page layouts fun and easy. In these three videos, Topher shows you how to start building a site with Make.
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November 9, 2014
We're Hiring Additional WordPress Video Teachers
Do you enjoy teaching WordPress?
Do you have between 10 and 40 hours per month?
If so, you should consider working with us as a WordPress video teacher.
Our WordPress video library has been built largely thanks to the wonderful work of Topher DeRosia. Topher's going to keep right on with us, but we're looking to produce even more WordPress material.
We can take care of all the technical details such as the video recording software, plus the editing and hosting of the videos. All you need to do is have the ability to share your intermediate-to-advanced understanding of WordPress.
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Do you have between 10 and 40 hours per month?
If so, you should consider working with us as a WordPress video teacher.
Our WordPress video library has been built largely thanks to the wonderful work of Topher DeRosia. Topher's going to keep right on with us, but we're looking to produce even more WordPress material.
We can take care of all the technical details such as the video recording software, plus the editing and hosting of the videos. All you need to do is have the ability to share your intermediate-to-advanced understanding of WordPress.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit http://OSTraining.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]
November 8, 2014
Add Custom CSS to Your Joomla Site
Many people install off-the-shelf Joomla templates or extensions and then want to modify their design.
If you want to add custom CSS to your Joomla site without hacking any existing files, we recommend the "Add Custom CSS" plugin.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Add Custom CSS to safely tweak your site's design.
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If you want to add custom CSS to your Joomla site without hacking any existing files, we recommend the "Add Custom CSS" plugin.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Add Custom CSS to safely tweak your site's design.
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