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Rails 3 is possibly the most anticipated release of the popular Ruby web framework. It’s been rewritten from the inside out with speed and stability at the forefront. However, these extensive internal and syntactical improvements require some changes to your code and plugins. Respected Rubyist Jeremy McAnally has researched and...

The Apache HTTP web server is the most popular web server on the planet. It servers millions of webpages all over the globe. After watching this episode, you'll have the know how to install and configure a basic Apache2 web server, create and edit virtual hosts, enable and configure popular...

In jQuery Essential Training, Microsoft professional Joe Marini presents the power of the jQuery library, an open-source JavaScript project that greatly simplifies the process of adding advanced functionality to web sites. Joe teaches how to use these new features to build pages that work across browsers with the functionality that...

Web designers and coders will be introduced to techniques to improve their results in CSS Positioning Best Practices. Beginning with a brief review of CSS, instructor Bill Weinman demonstrates how to position elements on a page using CSS instead of tables. He then goes step by step through the process...

MySQL is by far the most popular database management system for small- to medium-sized web projects. In MySQL Essential Training, instructor Bill Weinman provides clear, concise instruction in the tools needed to create and maintain a database. Bill explores the different data types MySQL supports, and the functions it provides,...

In XHTML and HTML Essential Training, Bill Weinman helps designers and coders understand XHTML and HTML. In the process, Bill covers document structure, block and inline-level tags, floating images, controlling white space, phrase and font markup, and tables and frames. He even provides a good introduction to CSS. Bill offers...

JavaScript is essential in the creation of powerful web sites and applications. In Practical and Effective JavaScript, instructor Joe Marini presents the next level of features that experienced developers need to streamline their workflows and introduce dynamic new functions to their projects. Joe teaches tips for improving JavaScript performance, ways...

XML technologies offer web developers and designers more flexibility than ever before. In Real-World XML, industry expert Joe Marini covers the best programming practices with XML, including the tools needed to build effective XML structures. He demonstrates the implementation of XML formats, how these formats work in real-world situations, and...

Whatever a database is being used for?web sites, bookkeeping, sales and inventory, or even the lowly to-do list?it’s all about the data. SQL Essential Training is designed to help users understand the most common language for database wrangling?SQL. Beginning with a brief introduction, instructor Bill Weinman teaches the major features...

Sinatra is a small Ruby web application framework that packs a big punch. It's also a lot of fun! You can use Sinatra to write tiny, focused web applications and lightweight REST services very quickly. And sometimes a lean and mean web app is all you need. If you haven't given Sinatra a look, now's a great time to get a fresh perspective on web development. Learn how to get the most out of Sinatra from Adam Keys, an experienced Ruby and Sinatra developer.