So, after a good few months of showcasing the technology to various business partners, we have finally got the go-ahead to build several AJAX components for our Web applications at work. For some reason the business decided to schedule a meeting for a day when none of us tech guys could attend, there were a few gems in the minutes.“[the project] uses AJAX Technologies. We need to buy this and get it loaded on the servers”“AJAX software would need installing”I was forced to correct everyone after visions of truckloads of household cleaner being delivered to the server farm! (more…)

Well, here we go - hosting and domain names have been set up, Typo installed (it does look rather good!) - all we need is some content, and a design! Actually, the design is in its early stages, I just want to perfect it before even thinking of launching this site - a clue, think sauce!This whole thing is a bit of a learning exercise for me too, I’ve never ran a blog before and the last time I had a personal website was probably around 1999. But, since attending a fantastic workshop presented by Dave Shea I have been kinda inspired to do this; plus I also wouldn’t mind putting together a design portfolio and hopefully share some useful tips at the same time.Expect some articles on designing the site, using AJAX to help you refine your website and some stuff on cross-domain pseudo-AJAX calls. In the mean time, back to Photoshop to finish this design! (more…)