Resources for Web Development Students @ Robin’s Blog

Anita shared this link to Gas Buddy. It’s a service to check high and low gas prices. Thanks, Anita!

Check this out! It’s an image to CSS converter. So cool! If you don’t have an image to use here in class, use this one for now http://www.crabbytalk.com/wp-content/monstereyes.jpg Of course I came right home and started playing with this. While I think it’s an amazing utility, I don’t forsee it being particulary useful at this time. The source code generated [...]

You may have noticed that a lot of web sites have a small icon next to their URL in the address bar; this icon/image is called a FavIcon. You can create your own FavIcon with a photo/logo or any graphic at FavIcons from Pics. From the opening page, browse to the file you want to convert to a FavIcon. Once [...]

I was reading SimpleBits this morning and there was a link to Design Eye for the Idea Guy which outlines the process of redesigning a site for a client, Dirk Knemeyer. Excellent sample logos, color choices, typeface samples, wireframes, and photography ideas are shared on these pages. The pages should give you inspiration and a lot of planning assistance. Of [...]

I was just watching the news and there was an interview with a securities expert/author (aka hacker) who has recently written a book on how Google is used to hack. He has a Google Hacking Database on his site. You may want to visit this site to learn how your sensitive information could be at risk.

ArtPad is a part of Art.com, an online retailer of fine art posters. At ArtPad you can draw your own beautiful creations or just doodle. It’s a neat service and it’s free. You can also sign up for a free account at Art.com and upload your own photos for selling, printing, or just sharing with family and friends.