Dear Minnick Web Services friends, family, clients, and other interested people: My latest book, which I co-authored with my good friend Ed Tittel is out now! The title of the book is Beginning HTML5 and CSS3 For Dummies. This being my
HTML5, Myths and Facts
A couple days ago, I was interviewing a programmer for a job, and he brought up an article I wrote four years ago and had pretty much forgotten. It was one of those articles that you (I) write quickly when
Responsive Design Takes Over the Web!
Web designers and clients are starting to appreciate the importance of making sure that Web pages and emails can be read on many different devices.
What’s New in HTML5-land? Blink!
In early April, Google announced that they are leaving the WebKit family to start their own browser engine, called Blink. So, Google messed everything up, but in a good way!
How and Why to Write Computer Books (part 2)
Writing a computer book is a grueling experience (for me, at least) that requires at least 20 hours of my time per week for a period of 4-6 months and doesn’t pay much or anything. Why do I do it?
The Future of HTML5
As I settle into my role as an Internet elder, I’m increasingly asked to be a judge or expert for various events, competitions, awards and whatnot. I love being involved with these events, and I especially value the opportunities I
Creating a Great Mobile App, Part 1
According to a recent survey by SD Times, 57.1% of companies surveyed said that they are currently building a mobile app. An additional 13.2% said that they will be developing one within the next six months. Clearly, mobile apps have
Creating a Great Mobile App, Part 2
Mobile Apps – Functionality First! In my previous newsletter, I said that there are four keys to building a great mobile app: Functionality Design and Usability Performance Knowing your market In this newsletter, I’m going to focus on functionality. Unlike