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Code Book, part 4 (Obscure Coding Standards)

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By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st May 2017
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Expert
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

The programmer's guide for Composr development. Coding Standards.

Using Chrome development tools to help with themeing

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By:
Raji
Added:
31st Aug 2015
Edited:
10th Oct 2024
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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This tutorial shows how to use the Google Chrome developer tools to help you with your themeing.

Browser version requirements

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By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st Jul 2008
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
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This tutorial details the browser requirements for visitors to a Composr site, determined by the CSS/XHTML/JavaScript in our default theme.

HTML & CSS: Design and Build Web Sites

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By:
Jon Duckett
Added:
14th Mar 2023
Media type:
Book
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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A full-color introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS.

Mobile design

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By:
Chris Graham
Added:
30th Apr 2015
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

This tutorial explains both Composr's mobile mode and responsive design techniques.

Designer themes, implementing a clean-room design

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By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st Jan 2011
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

This tutorial is a deep-end introduction to Composr for web designers.

Code Book, part 2 (Front-end)

Rating:
By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st Dec 2005
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Expert
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

The programmer's guide for Composr development. Front-end development.

Code Book, part 4 (Coding Standards)

Rating:
By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st May 2017
Edited:
2nd Nov 2024
Difficulty:
Expert
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

The programmer's guide for Composr development. Coding Standards.

CSS3: The Missing Manual

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By:
David Sawyer McFarland
Added:
14th Mar 2023
Media type:
Book
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
Tags:

CSS3 lets you create professional-looking websites, but learning its finer points can be tricky -- even for seasoned web developers. This Missing Manual shows you how to take your HTML and CSS skills to the next level, with valuable tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions.

Guide to web technologies (including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)

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By:
Philip Withnall
Added:
30th Apr 2009
Edited:
22nd Jul 2024
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
Tags:

This tutorial is an introduction to the main standard web technologies that Composr is built upon.

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