jQuery team released version 1.7.1 before thanksgiving , new version mainly fixes some bugs, you can get through the following address:

• http://code.jquery.com/jquery-1.7.1.min.js
• http://code.jquery.com/jquery-1.7.1.js

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I am starting to think, I will create this as monthly feature, maybe not only picking beautiful web design scratches from DeviantArt, but also featuring latest month best web design related articles. There is a reason why domain name is 1st web designer – I really want to make even bigger focus to just web design. I assure you site is going to change and grow as I promised, just it’s not so easy as I thought at first. Evolving needs experience to do that right, but I currently lack that thing a little bit, still we have now several guest writers, which I hope to become here regular and also website got beautiful proposal about new and special icon sets releasing under our site. I will talk about current future plans in next article, so be sure to come back here! Maybe even there will be monthly contests with good prices and interviews with experienced designers in near future, I will think about it and keep you informed!

Ok, got a little bit distracted, but now let’s enjoy again very beautiful artworks picked from DeviantArt to help you get inspired and scan what’s fresh can be seen in these designs!

1. Inspira by AlxDesign

2. Jocoo by SencerBugrahan

3. EG-Layout Web 2.0 by ejsing

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A few months ago we launched a network of five niche gallery sites. For a long time this blog has included inspirational posts that showcase the work of various designers, so it seemed like a natural extension to launch the galleries. During the past few months the archives have been growing at each of the galleries, and they are becoming more valuable resources for designers who are looking for inspiration. Each gallery now includes between 185 and 350 items on display.

In this post I’d like to showcase a brief sampling of the inspiration that is available at each of the galleries. There are ten items shown from each gallery. The text links will lead you to the source, and by clicking on the images you will be led to the pages on the galleries.

Folio Focus:

Folio Focus currently includes more than 300 portfolio sites on display from various creative professionals. There are around 20 new sites added each week. To stay up-to-date with Folio Focus you can subscribe by RSS, email, or follow on Twitter.

Galan

Eye Candy

Aespec

Hamza Labrinssi

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When

Posted on 24 April 2009

Location

Anywhere

Job Details

Hair Style Comments MopShots is a station at the top, you can see others display picture uploaded as well as the Hair Style Comments fraction, others have commented, MopShots browser is suitable for women. Of course you can also upload your own participation in Hair Style Comments. Here brings together a variety of currently popular hairstyle, there is pure, and ladies, and neutral, sexy and so on. Able to trust you quickly find the most suitable MopShots on their own hair.

Adobe Air is a runtime environment to build rich internet applications that can be deployed to the desktop application and run across operating systems. AIR applications can run offline, and then activate other functionalities or upload data when an internet connection becomes available. An example is eBay Desktop which allows sellers to complete a listing offline and then upload it when an internet connection established.

Snippely: Snippely is a basic text and code organizational tool. Instead of storing bits of code, quick notes, and memos in text files all over your hard drive, this application will let you save and organize “snippets” in one convenient location. A snippet is a collection of one or more pieces of code and notes. Snippets are stored in groups for organization and quick retrieval.

Web Snapshot: The easiest way to take screenshot of a website. Enter the Url and Press Snap. Or Drag&Drop it from your browser. Click on the Thumnails to Save.

Icon Generator: Icon Generator is a little application that lets you generate a CS3 or Web 2.0 style icon, only 3 step. Pick color, type characters, and save it. Just create 4 different sizes of the icon.

Pixus: Measure it does it with Firefox, but it is limited to browser only. Pixus will let you to measure anything that you see on your screen

Flickr Flipper: Flickr Flipper allows you to search for Flickr photos and also search for photos from specific Flickr users. It uses Papervision to display the photos one at a time and even allows you to download the photo to your computer. Currently it only returns up to 100 photos of your search.

Google Analytics Reporting Suite: The Google Analytics Reporting Suite brings Google Analytics to the desktop, with a host of features that help you understand how your website is performing and where you can improve. From tracking your visitors, referrals and campaigns to viewing your AdWords ROI metrics, the Google Analytics Reporting suite is a must-have for every web business.

Kuler Desktop: The kuler desktop brings Adobe’s color theme web application to the desktop. You can download themes as ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange) files to your desktop, or quickly copy as hex values to your clipboard.

Klok: Klok is a tool intended to be used by individuals, who have a need to track the time they spend on projects, tasks or anything else for that matter.

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Up-and-coming Web developers typically ask the same questions. What programming languages are important to know? What is a good entry level salary? Should I expect paid training from my employer? How do I estimate a new project? Although these are important questions, there is often a lack of interest in lessons learned by other developers. Generally speaking, it is because opinions abound with regards to how those lessons should be learned. Here are five such opinions.

You are not always the smartest person in the room

Before the dot-com bubble burst I worked at a job where one of my co-workers made sweeping claims about voice recognition. In a short time we would all be speaking to our computers and PDAs, surfing the Internet with glee, and without a keyboard. I questioned the validity of his claims, and was met with staunch resistance. How could he possibly be wrong? He had been to a conference! Several similar predictions were made in the months to follow. None came true.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, recognize that you could be wrong, and that you are not always the smartest person in the room. Being willing to consider the alternative will demonstrate more intelligence than thinking you know everything about everything.

Experience does count for something

Writers hate to hear other writers who claim this to be true. So do developers. However, I find that those who have accomplished a task on a previous project, will be more productive when completing the same (or a similar task) on a future project. When stated clearly, it does seem obvious, but developers still argue that our intellect should be enough to guide us to the correct solution. It might guide us there, but the path is treacherous.

The fact is, experience does count for something. Instead of letting jealousy reign supreme, trust in the experience of others and make it your own. Ask questions, get feedback, and admit to your peers when you make mistakes.

There is no silver bullet

Zealots. Every language, framework and OS has them. There is nothing wrong with being passionate, but the belief that any one of these technologies, frameworks, design patterns or languages can solve all your problems on every project is misguided. I used to scoff at job descriptions that required Web developers to have some experience in almost every major language of the day. Now I know why at least some familiarity with each of these languages is important; because there is no silver bullet.

Serious developers may become advocates, but they never become fundamentalist zealots. Unless you work for a software as services company, and it is your job to evangelize the product, be open-minded and willing to change.

The new cool is not always cool

Being pegged as a maintenance resource is a drag. Being known as the developer who always has to have the latest-and-greatest is worse. Working with new technologies and applications is exciting, but on occasion the new cool is not always so cool. Suggesting a tried-and-true approach for a project can lead to smaller budgets, shorter timelines and a happy client. The vast majority of users who use the Web site or Web application that you build will also thank you for sticking to established norms.

Instead, be vigilant about researching new trends in Web development. When the opportunity arises to present an alternative, or just start fresh, then you can push for change. If available, be ready to present case studies that detail how the new technology helped a similar project.

Not every battle is worth fighting

There are times, deep down in my gut when I know I am right. Regardless of the discipline or the nature of the argument, I just know it. It is likely that as a Web developer, with so many disciplines and personalities thrown into the mix, that you have experienced the same feeling. I used to fight each of these battles tooth and nail. I have learned that presenting a viewpoint that is descriptive and untainted by emotions is all that is necessary.

Even though your opinion might not be taken into account, you need to learn to allow others to make mistakes, and let management place discipline leads in charge. Your colleagues will remember your concerns, and you will receive recognition (in the least) for being open to other ideas.

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Best Web Gallery is an inspirational gallery showcase where I collect and feature all the best design sites.

Behind the site

Best Web Gallery is powered by WordPress with some plugins. Here is the list of plugins that I used.

Category Visibility
I used this plugin to prevent the sidenotes being showed in the gallery section.

WP-PageNavi
This plugin creates a pagination menu for easy navigation.

Post Templates by Category
This plugin allows you to use custom single post templates for specified categories. I used this plugin in the single post of Extras section.

Paged Comments
It breaks down comment entries into a number of pages with paginated navigation.

Sideblog WordPress Plugin
I used this plugin for the Extras section.

SEO Title Tag
This plugin is used for the title tag.

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