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Grab last item in XSLT for-each

This is simple and fun!

Here’s an example of doing something in all instances EXCEPT the last one. Reversing this is obvious:

 

Often times you want a horizontal rule in all instances except the last item. You can also use this method for adding a class name to the last item:

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    Website Checklist

    As a web developer, whenever you take on new projects you’ll often find yourself doing the same tasks, over and over. I find it convenient to keep a checklist as a template that I use for new projects. Read the rest of this entry »

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    Installing Synergy For Linux and Windows

    Synergy is a great app that allows you to control your Linux and Windows computers via a single keyboard and mouse. You can plug in the keyboard/mouse to either Linux or Windows machines and fluidly switch between computers just as easily as you would switch between monitors in a dual-monitor set up. Read the rest of this entry »

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    XAMPP All-in-one Web Development Stack

    It’s time consuming setting up web development environments and any seasoned developer will have most likely spent countless hours debugging obscure configuration issues. Also, with the plethora of options available, some newer developers can have a hard time locating and choosing what to install. Read the rest of this entry »

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    Information Architecture Graceful Degradation Accessibility Case Studies

    Based on the following website case studies, here are rules for planning graceful degradation into the architecture of a website: Read the rest of this entry »

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    Conducting Technical Interviews for Web Developers

    Presumably most readers of this blog will have been through a technical interview, and I’m betting that some of them have to give technical interviews as well. The purpose of this article is to go over some of the points to consider while conducting the interview, as well as suggestions for coming up with good questions to ask. Read the rest of this entry »

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    JavaScript Date Object

    In this article I will explore the use of the JavaScript date object and its methods. We won’t be using any JavaScript libraries because the existing API is quite adequate, and most libraries don’t really offer much in the way of extensions anyway. Read the rest of this entry »

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    Using Blogger for Content Management

    Despite the name, Blogger isn’t just limited to blogs. It actually makes for a nifty Content Management System (CMS) for a wide range of sites, including e-commerce, informational and educational sites. Read the rest of this entry »

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