I'm a web developer who is very capable with HTML and CSS, but that's about it. I am fairly comfortable with SQL, but now I need to learn to develop an API. I'd like to read a good book on the subject. Is there such a book? All I can find are things that explain why an API is useful, or things that assume you already know what you're doing in order to build/use an API.
posted by dylan_k on Feb 11, 2013 - 11 answers

What are some examples of small web apps that earn their creators a side-income? What are the stories behind them? [more inside]
posted by philipy on Mar 22, 2012 - 12 answers

If I'm applying for a junior developer job in a web company, and they ask for a code sample along with the resume, what sorts of things would make a good sample? How much code is just enough/too little/too much? What would make a sample supergood, or the opposite? [more inside]
posted by jsturgill on Feb 22, 2012 - 8 answers

Is gathering application usage data for analytic purposes ethical? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Aug 15, 2011 - 8 answers

Where do you go to find recommendations for the best new web widgets and applications? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Mar 4, 2011 - 6 answers

Recent/Obscure web applications and tools filter. I am talking with a government department (Economic Development) about using web based applications and tools both internally and externally. I've got the basics covered, but it would be nice to include mentions of some less-than-famous apps or tools that have been of use elsewhere. If there are any that have provided some mileage for you or your organisation, especially govt ones, I'd love to hear about them.
posted by Sparx on Jul 3, 2010 - 4 answers

How do web apps get planned? What is the "blueprint" for a web app? The storyboard, the map, the plan, the.... well, you get it. [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Jun 29, 2010 - 10 answers

I’m starting grad school in chemistry in a few months and I am looking for Mac/web apps that are useful to help keep a science grad student organized…citations, notations on papers, brainstorming, etc. Any ideas?
posted by stevechemist on Mar 10, 2010 - 26 answers

Is there a site out there that catalogues what technologies various web apps are built on? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Nov 12, 2009 - 6 answers

What are your absolute favorite application service providers and web apps right now? Any and all uses, don't hold back (event calendars, e-commerce, community, anything you find useful or cool!). Also, know of any good sites with comparison reviews? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Nov 11, 2008 - 13 answers

[Facebook-filter] Are there any Facebook applications that allow me to display an XML file on my Facebook Page? [more inside]
posted by the_arbiter on Feb 12, 2008 - 6 answers

GTDfilter: Help me find the best GTD application to run on my own website. [more inside]
posted by jk252b on May 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Do you have feelings about the Zoho suite of web apps? [more inside]
posted by Karmakaze on Feb 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Linux for a web designer! Need advice of what versions to use. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Feb 21, 2006 - 12 answers

Anyone have any good (== interesting|useful) examples of uses of the Amazon Web Services? [more inside]
posted by Chunder on Jun 24, 2005 - 6 answers

PortalFilter: For a new website, would you go with a CMS that does everything, but only marginally well, or multiple applications (requiring multiple upgrades and patches)? [MI] [more inside]
posted by pzarquon on Feb 8, 2005 - 2 answers

Red means stop....or does it? I'm developing an icon set for a web application, and I'm looking for indicators to mean "not yet started," "in progress," and "completed." My inclination is to go with red, yellow, green, but my experience with traffic lights seems to indicate that green (you haven't started, so go), yellow, and red (you're done, so stop) might be more logical. Anyone have any suggestions on which would be more intuitive?
posted by oissubke on May 6, 2004 - 15 answers