Hi, Another oddball question... I have a live data stream of AIS data and I would like to take the data and ultimately display it on a world map through a web browser. The problem is that I have no clue as to how I would display live updated information on a map. [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2008 - 6 answers

CodeFilter: I am looking for online classes mainly in the area of web programming (PHP, MySQL, AJAX, etc.). [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the best books/sites for learning the necessary web design and dev tools for an e-commerce site? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find a database of American cars? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I get my web server to interpret perl [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 7 answers

I wish to insert a namespaced XML document into an (X)HTML web page. The "XML Data Island" trick is verboten. There appears to be two ways of accomplishing this. Both continue to elude me. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm starting a new project at work rewriting a web application from scratch. We want to rewrite it in Java for a number of reasons that aren't really important. I've spent the last few months off and on researching web frameworks, but I haven't got a really good handle on how the web-development community feels about them. Help me choose! [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 5 answers

How to render image like in google picasaweb?: I'm developing a web page. If I use img tag to put image in the web page, while loading the page, image loads very slowly (especially large images). Also the upper part of image is loaded first and then the lower part, as page is downloaded from server. But in applications like google picasa, a very low quality version is rendered first, so that you see the whole image at once (even though its blurred), slowly as the page is downloaded, image becomes sharper. How can I implement this functionality in my web page? Can someone please point me to helpful resources regarding this?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 10 answers

When I altered a PHP web form to take advantage of PHP Sessions, I lost the ability to go back a page while retaining data in the form. Is this the expected behaviour, or is it caused by something else? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Which web development technology should I pursue for a commercial venture - php, python, perl or ruby? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I find more information on web service best practices? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm interested in attempting some work with Ruby on Rails. Other than some very elementary BASIC programming and HTML (yes, I know it's not a programming language), I have no programming experience. [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 6 answers

What are some good (preferably experience-based) birthday gifts for a 21-year-old Australian programming geek who thinks he's Danish? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I get Flash to play a FLV and then go to particular URL when it's done? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 5 answers

What's the de facto python web framework in active development/use today? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Does anyone know of a way to create a line graph using html or javascript? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 6 answers

Examples of time estimates for web development [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Javafilter: Can a Java Applet that runs on my website save and edit files on my website? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a program that can automatically create line graphs from a text file with a list of numbers? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 15 answers

I have an idea for a web-based business and not only need a web page but a program to keep track of units/credits, no money involved. It would involve marketing/advertising which I have experience in but no experience in computer programming. Where do I go from here?
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 6 answers

In PHP, how do I search through a large string to see if it contains a smaller string? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me find someone to build my web app! [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Javascript / Prototype problem: I've written a function that inserts new content in a div whenever you click on a link in that same div. It works, but with the added "feature" of scrolling to the top of the page after the new content has been added. I don't want it to do this. How do I stop it? Here's the page. (Scroll down to see the link.) [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 11 answers

What's the best way to have a CSS rule apply only to Safari? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 12 answers

What coding habits and working methodologies help you maximize productivity while reducing angst? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2007 - 22 answers

Alternatives to a tag cloud? I've got one and it's nice and all, but I'm wondering about alternative visualizations of the same information. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 6 answers

WebDesignFilter: I have a multi-select box with hundreds of elements in it. I need a better UI for it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2007 - 11 answers

What tech skills should I pick up to help in my job search after I graduate from college? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 8 answers

What web technology/language should I learn to make simple online apps and just generally enhance my bare-bones knowledge of HTML? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 18 answers

How would you write an application in PHP that tracks multiple users, and the users' multiple sites? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I picked up and was given the following books: Learning Javascript, Real World XML, Learning C#, and Learning PHP & MySQL. Since these are books I intend to read anyway, I was wondering which one should I read first? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 13 answers

Is there a free simple web to email gateway or scriptable email responder that will run on windows server 2003? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 3 answers

What are some good web design schools in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 13 answers

I am an experienced software engineer and was laid off recently. I'm currently applying for positions. My ideal would be a telecommuting gig, which is the type of position I had most recently. A certain job mailing list I subscribe to has a lot of promising positions, but many of them are marked "onsite". Here's my question: shall I apply for some of these "onsite" positions in the hope that my qualifications will impress the hiring person enough to consider hiring me as a telecommuter? Or would this just be a waste of time for everyone concerned? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 7 answers

Python or Ruby? Help me decide! [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 45 answers

I'd like some premade javascript that adds text into a text input when clicked, sounds simple but I cant find anything on the web. anyone know of a script that can help me out?
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 3 answers

Anyone know of a decent PHP class or function library out there for externally posting to various weblog packages (Wordpress, Blogger, Movable Type) via XML-RPC? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 5 answers

How do I get the browser to prompt a user to save a huge file when I don't know it's size in advance? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Is it possible make a browser window go full screen? Not "fake full screen," but full-on, PowerPoint style full screen mode? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2006 - 16 answers

How can I set up a simple system that allows a non-html knowing website owner to change easily change the displayed status of team members on the site? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2006 - 7 answers

i've been using wimpy video player in one of my websites for the past few months, but i'm looking for other options. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2006 - 1 answers

Anyone know a good, easy RateMe/ Hot or Not script? Ideally I'd like a free script but I'm willing to pay for a well done script. PHP or ASP.
posted on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

CSS help: If I have an element that contains two other elements that add up to less width than the container element, should the container element's background color not be visible between those elements? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 7 answers

How do I convince someone to fully "hand over" (to the public, not to me specificallY) a now dead, open source but not totally "open licensed" project. Furthermore, how do I find people who might want to work on its revival? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2005 - 6 answers

Miva Merchant 4.0 and security certificates...why don't IE customers see the darned lock? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 5 answers

I want to create my own social bookmarking site. I don't know much about coding, but I've got some good ideas. Is this possible? How do I begin? Am I insane/idiotic for even contemplating this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 25 answers

What are some good intermediate to advanced CSS resources in dead-tree form? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2005 - 7 answers

How can I merge multiple MP3s into a single MP3 using a web scripting language such as PHP, ASP.NET, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 9 answers

Help me teach people how to program: I need simple examples of functions, classes, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 14 answers

FlashFilter: I would like to lay a flash movie _over_ a web page and have web content show through the movie (in defined areas). Is there a way to specify an alpha channel (or other masking option) for a flash file? I'm certain there is, but my flash programmer is a neophyte and doesn't believe me.
posted on Jul 8, 2005 - 4 answers

Everyone seems to love Ruby. But does it lend itself to web development, and is it "polished" enough to be used as one's primary language? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2005 - 21 answers

I’ve been assigned to evaluate the feasibility of using Lucene for our website, a large, high-use government site with rapidly-changing data. [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2005 - 3 answers

I'm interested in web development... [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2005 - 13 answers

I have a Perl script which is supposed to handle user registration. It works fine from the command line (perl blah.pl "username=blah&password=blah") but doesn't modify the file it's supposed to modify when run as a CGI script in Apache 2.0. [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2005 - 2 answers

I have a friend whose baby is getting christened. As a little present I'd like to provide them with an easy-to-operate website through which they can store and display photos of the child as he progresses, and supply news (essentially a blogging factor). Though I'll be setting it up and am pretty good at tech-stuff, the operators of the website (the parents) aren't so it'll need to be as simple as possible for them to do things like upload photos and post news of the baby. PHP content management systems seem like the logical solution, and I've looked at a few ideas (like using Gallery for the photos, and embedding it in a site) but I was wondering what do you all recommend?
posted on Mar 1, 2005 - 14 answers

Php session help requested. [MI]
posted on Feb 13, 2005 - 10 answers

Does anyone know where I can get the basic code for a hot-or-not type of site? Preferably in Perl or Python, and preferably code that lends itself to modification.
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 5 answers

I know how to make database-driven web sites using Windows servers, Access, IIS, and ASP.

I want to learn how to do the same using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and... whatever you use instead of Access.

Where do I start?
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 18 answers

Can anyone suggest a good place to post a computer programmer/web developer job vacancy within the UK?
posted on Dec 7, 2004 - 7 answers

What's a lightweight, simple email server I can install on my XP box? It will only serve like 2 addresses. IMAP and web access is a plus. Running as a service would also be nice.
posted on Oct 18, 2004 - 4 answers

I am taking a brain-painful networking class (hint: it's all about the routers, baby!) and the studying is intense. It's hard, but I'm holding my own. I see questions here on AskMe that bring really cool answers from lots of folks, with a lot of repeat answerers, which leads me to ask, How Did You Learn What You Know About Computers/the Internet? Was it in school? Did you apprentice with someone who had m4d sk1lz? Did you teach yourself? Other?
posted on Oct 11, 2004 - 18 answers

I've knocked up a website which is modifed from some of the templates from the layout reservoir. However the top bar which contains the image is causing problems under some browsers (IE6 and Firefox being two) because the height doesn't match the image height which means that the text is obscured. Any suggestions?
posted on May 13, 2004 - 10 answers

Why does Mozilla's window.ondragdrop event have no effect whatsoever, despite the fact that the official documentation claims the method exists?
posted on Apr 4, 2004 - 4 answers

You know those little icons that are showing up in the address bars of certain websites - like the MF one for metafilter. How does someone do that? (I ask cos' I wanna do that i don't know how to do that) thanks.
posted on Mar 3, 2004 - 11 answers

Wanted: list of canonical, essential mailing lists/discussion groups for web development, a lá css-discuss. [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2004 - 4 answers

Can anyone suggest a book, website, etc. that describes the process of breaking a problem down in order to write a program. I have struggled for far too long trying to figure out how to write a program from scratch only to be stumped by the logic involved.

This question, I think, is outside of a specific language or philosophy (Java, OOP, et al.). It's just something I haven't been able to get my head around.
posted on Jan 11, 2004 - 15 answers