Software Development

Search engines reward well-built, accessible sites that follow standards - forget gaming Google and focus on creating genuinely useful content.

Eclipse plugin updates failing? Add trailing slashes to repository URLs and reimport them to fix the "No repository found" error.

Build custom RichFaces skins by extending default CSS instead of paying for expensive design overhauls to match your brand.

TicketMaster's error page is a masterclass in what NOT to do - no styling, no helpful info, and zero guidance for users.

Hide and show Dijit ContentPanes in TabContainers by saving widget references before removal and restoring them later.

Smush.it automatically optimizes your images without Photoshop tweaking - compress files and boost web performance instantly.

DZone's free RichFaces quick reference guide covers installation, core concepts, and every a4j and rich tag with examples.

Secure your mail server against spam using SPF, SenderId, Domain Keys, and DKIM - four essential anti-spam authentication standards.

Essential website launch checklist - a visual guide to avoiding critical oversights before go-live.

Preserve browser history for dynamic web apps - JavaScript-driven pages need URLs too.

Content delivery networks serve static assets faster from servers near users, doubling perceived performance.

Images and scripts kill load time - reduce file count, leverage caching, and watch metrics plummet.

Cache HTTP headers from JBoss using servlet filters - control what browsers keep and for how long.

JSPs are bottlenecks; cache content sections to cut generation time, free up threads faster.

100ms slower = 1% sales drop (Amazon). Half-second delays tank Google traffic 20% - speed is revenue.

Page load speed directly impacts user behavior - ATG apps need tuning across HTML, DOM, and assets.

ATG performance isn't magic. Proven strategies cut costs and lift conversions on complex e-commerce apps.

Yahoo Mail silently kills your emails despite clean records. Switch to Gmail and actually receive messages.