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Which tools do you need as a developer? This part of our Coding Fundamentals section introduces you to some essential coding tools and explains how to use them.

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Learn How to be a TextMate Champion

Tutorial • Beginner

TextMate is, by far, the preferred text-editor for most web developers on the Mac. In today's screencast we'll be taking a look at some of the features most...

Dan Harper • 2 Sep 2009
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Firebug

Tutorial • Intermediate

Firebug is one of the most popular tools used by web developers. In this article, we'll take a closer look at ten of its most attractive features.

Marius Ghita • 18 Jun 2009
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18 Wonderful IDEs for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Tutorial • Beginner

Last week we looked at 22 Neat Editors for Windows. But sometimes, a code editor simply isn't enough, especially when you're working with things like...

Andrew Burgess • 3 Jun 2009
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22 Neat Code Editors for Windows

Tutorial • Beginner

Code editors for Windows are numerous, but it seems that only a few of them are really worth using. After all, it can take a while to really get into the...

Andrew Burgess • 25 May 2009
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Code Your Own Online “Paint Shop” App

Tutorial • Intermediate

Today we are going to replicate this excellent Flash based drawing application. But instead of sticking to good ol' Flash we are going to use the canvas...

Siddharth • 6 May 2009
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Introduction to Adobe Air

Tutorial • Intermediate

This tutorial will introduce you to Adobe Air, a framework to build rich internet applications. This first introduction will show how to create a simple...

Cesare Rocchi • 2 Oct 2008
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How Using State Diagrams Can Make You a Better Web Coder

Tutorial • Intermediate

One tool that should be in your web coding arsenal is the state diagram. A state diagram shows the various "states" (reactions) that your application (e.g.,...

Raj Dash • 9 Jun 2008
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How to Theme any CMS Using Firebug (And MediaWiki as an Example)

Tutorial • Beginner

Often in my career as a web ninja, I've been asked to skin or theme open source projects to bring them in line with my clients brand. Depending on the...

Joshua Blount • 30 May 2008