SubscribeRSS Feed

Dev.Opera: Mobile AJAX, Opera Mobile, SVG, YUI, and more

7 Comments
 Published November 29th, 2007 2:52 PM EST By Daniel Goldman

I’d like to start a new feature here on Opera Watch highlighting the various developer articles and blog posts from Dev.Opera (Opera’s developer site), Labs.Opera, and other Opera employee’s blogs.

This is your chance to learn more about Opera and Web standards.

Web design with Opera Mobile in mind (Dev.Opera) – A rundown of things to watch out for in terms of Opera Mobile’s standards support, and some good general tips of mobile web design. Written by Chris Mills, Opera’s Developer Relationship Manager.

Video on the Web using SVG and Web standards – How to use video on the web using open standards and SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). Written by Erik Dahlström, a software developer at Opera

Taking the Canvas to another dimension: Opera unleashes the 3d <canvas> element – This article explains how 3d <canvas> works and how you can start to play around with it. Written by Tim Johansson, the implementer of 3d canvas in the Opera browser.

Browser Usage: The unquestioned assumptions – Why overly relying much on browser usage statistics when developing a web site can turn out to cause problems for the web site, not just for the web site’s public image, but it could also be economically costly. Written by Yngve Pettersen, software developer at Opera.

Fixing YUI CSS grid issues with JavaScript and the DOM (Dev.Opera) – How to use the JavaScript Dom component to work around common problems of CSS layouts. Written by Christian Heilmann, Lead Interaction Architect at Yahoo.

Starting with a sound structure – predictable HTML layouts using the YUI (Dev.Opera) – Discussing the basis of any good site – a sound markup structure – and shows how YUI can make HTML painless and easy. Written by Christian Heilmann, Lead Interaction Architect at Yahoo.

If you enjoyed this post, then make sure you subscribe to my RSS Feed.

7 Comments :: Post a Comment
« Opera tip: CTRL+Spacebar opens homepage
Opera Mini more popular than Netscape, statistics show »

7 Comments

Feed for this Post
  1. 1 Ameer Nov 29th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.24 on Windows Windows XP

    Firefox – Copy Cat

    http://ameer1234567890.blogspot.com/2007/11/firefox-copy-cat.html

  2. 2 Zoli Dec 1st, 2007 at 10:28 am
    using Opera Opera 9.24 on Windows Windows XP

    The latest browser market share statistics show 1.11% !! :party: for Opera desktop and 0.66% for Mini ! Amazing!
    Great work guys!

  3. 3 Chuck Monroe Dec 1st, 2007 at 2:45 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10 on Windows Windows Vista

    Daniel: http://marketshare.hitslink.com/report.aspx?qprid=12&qptimeframe=M&qpsp=106&qpmr=300&qpdt=1&qpct=103&qpcustom=*4&qpob=MarketShare%20DESC&sample=1

  4. 4 Chuck Monroe Dec 1st, 2007 at 2:45 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10 on Windows Windows Vista

    Ok , now that should work: http://tinyurl.com/2jha5w

  5. 5 Omega X Dec 1st, 2007 at 4:38 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows Vista

    I just knew some pathetic moron would take another whack a the Firefox copying Opera ****. Next I’ll get mad at Ford for copying GM copying Toyota for making cars.

  6. 6 zzz Dec 1st, 2007 at 7:52 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.24 on Windows Windows XP

    Firefox fans and Mozilla employees keep claiming that Opera always copies Firefox, so…

  7. 7 Omega X Dec 1st, 2007 at 8:08 pm
    using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 7.0 on Windows Windows Vista

    Which most likely means that no one can be truly original. Just one moronic loop.

About this blog


Opera Watch, an Opera browser blog, is run by Daniel Goldman, who used to work for Opera Software as a Technical Evangelist.

Subscribe

Subscribe to Opera Watch, and stay in touch with the latest Opera browser buzz.

Opera Mini

Get Opera Mini

View this page in Opera Mini

Opera Mini demo

Opera Tips

(More opera tips)

Search Opera Watch

Note: I encourage you to copy and translate my blog posts to your non-English blog. Do you have an Opera blog (with more than 90% of the content Opera-related)? Let me know and I'll add it to the list above.

About Opera


Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.

Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.

Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.

Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.

Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.

Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.

Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.

Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com