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Successful Networking at Events from 2013-09-19T14:15:59
The real value of events you attend is in the people you meet and connections you make. In this Treehouse Quick Tip, author and blogger C.C. Chapman shares his strategies for successful networking ...
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How to Do a Reverse Image Search from 2013-09-12T15:10:01
Found a photograph online that you'd like to use on your site, but not sure where it came from or who took it? Or are you a photographer who wants to know where your work is being posted? In this T...
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Git Stashing from 2013-09-04T14:31:29
In version control, best practice is to commit your work in discrete chunks. Unfortunately, sometimes that's easier said than done when real life gets in the way. In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we'll...
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How to Apply for a Design Job from 2013-08-07T14:13:49
Many of you are already looking for the next opportunity to work on a freelance project or to get hired by a company. In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Dan Gorgone explains the importance of preparing d...
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How to Use Social Media Logos on Your Website from 2013-08-01T17:04:52
It's tough to find a site on the web today that doesn't include Facebook, Twitter, and other social media logos in its design. You probably want to include them on your own site, but where do you f...
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Running Tests in Ruby on Rails from 2013-07-31T18:29:27
Tests are small, automated Ruby programs that automatically test different parts of your applications. After writing some tests, you can run them using the "rake" command line application. Treehous...
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How to Install Gems in Ruby on Rails from 2013-07-25T14:36:11
A Ruby gem is a library you can use in your Ruby applications. It's really easy to install a gem. You just need to know the name of the gem you want to install. In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Ruby te...
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When Should I Test My Website? from 2013-07-11T21:56:42
Many people assume that the time to test your website is right before it launches. Having a plan in place, from the beginning, to test your website from a user's perspective will make your work so ...
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What are My Business Financing Options? from 2013-06-27T20:10:40
Are you starting a new business and wondering what your financing options are? Treehouse Business teacher Pasan explains the various kinds of business financing available to you, including equity f...
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Blogging for Freelancers and Businesses from 2013-06-25T15:40:11
Starting up a blog is a fairly simple process these days. But what's not so simple is figuring out what to write about and keeping the content pipeline full. In this Quick Tip, author C.C. Chapman ...
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Using Select2 with Ruby on Rails from 2013-06-03T20:25:51
In this Treehouse Quick-Tip, Jason Seifer shows you how to use the [Select2 Plugin](http://ivaynberg.github.io/select2/) with Ruby on Rails. Select2 is a jQuery based replacement for select boxes. ...
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Smooth Scrolling in jQuery from 2013-05-30T18:38:18
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Andrew Chalkley will take you through an example using jQuery's Smooth Scrolling on a FAQ page.
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How to Create a Thick to Thin Line in Illustrator from 2013-05-14T18:48:37
Ever sketch something in pencil and want to transform it to digital art with lines of varying thickness? In this Treehouse Quick Tip, teacher Mat Helme will show you how to create a thick to thin l...
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Saving SVG Files in Illustrator from 2013-05-14T17:52:21
What's an SVG, and why do I have to use it? SVG, or Scalable Vector Graphics, are very small in file size and are great for retina displays. Vector graphics have an advantage over pixel formats lik...
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What is a has_many :through association in Ruby on Rails? from 2013-05-08T17:52:42
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Jason demystifies the concepts behind what a has many :through association is in Ruby on Rails. We'll figure out what a join table is, how different models fit together...
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Writing Code with jQuery from 2013-04-29T14:03:31
jQuery, a framework written in JavaScript, offers a simple way to add behavior to websites using the same CSS selectors web developers are familiar with. In other words, you can write less, and do ...
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How to Shape Text Fields in Photoshop from 2013-04-25T13:53:11
Have you ever wanted to give a text field in Photoshop an unusual shape? In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Photoshop teacher Allison demonstrates how to bend and curve a text field into whatever shape y...
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Why Do I Need a Business Plan? from 2013-04-22T19:47:57
Writing a business plan has many uses. You will really understand if your idea is feasible, and forces you to think about your company's future in detail.You'll have a much better idea if your busi...
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Firefox OS Web Apps from 2013-04-22T19:44:16
In this Special Firefox OS Treehouse Quick Tip, we discuss building web apps.
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The Firefox OS Web Apps Manifest from 2013-04-22T19:43:06
In this Firefox OS Treehouse Quick Tip, Jim discusses Firefox's Web Apps Manifest.
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The Firefox OS Simulator from 2013-04-22T19:40:27
In this Firefox OS Treehouse Quick Tip, we walk through the awesome Firefox OS Simulator.
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Xcode Tips and Tricks from 2013-04-22T18:33:56
Learn how to improve your daily workflow while programming your iOS app. Knowing these these helpful Xcode keyboard shortcuts will give you a boost in productivity!
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Web Standard Technologies in Firefox OS from 2013-04-22T18:31:01
In this Firefox OS Treehouse Quick Tip, we discuss Web Standard Technologies.
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How to Use the "each" Method in Ruby on Rails from 2013-04-22T18:22:32
The "each" method in Ruby on Rails allows you to iterate over different objects inside an array-like structure. It's an important part of development in Ruby, and Treehouse's Ruby teacher, Jason, e...
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HTML5 Quick Start with Boilerplate from 2013-04-22T17:46:54
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Nick explains how to get a head start on your next project with HTML5 Boilerplate. Boilerplate is a front-end template that gives you everything you need to make your H...
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How to Create JavaScript Functions with Variable Arguments from 2013-04-02T13:18:41
When creating JavaScript functions, we give names to each one of the arguments that our function takes. But what if you want a function to take more than one argument? Learn more about variable arg...
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Customizing Permalinks in WordPress from 2013-03-05T21:53:19
In this Quick Tip, Treehouse WordPress teacher Zac explains the options you have when choosing your WordPress site's URLs. Choosing the right permalink structure can have an amazing effect on your ...
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Displaying a Static Homepage in WordPress from 2013-03-05T21:03:01
In this Treehouse quick tip, we're going to look at how to change the home page in your WordPress blog from displaying the latest blog posts, to displaying a static home page instead. This is reall...
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What is HTML5? from 2013-02-27T22:14:04
In this Quick Tip, Nick Pettit provides an overview of HTML5, including a look at some of the new tags now available to designers and developers. If you want to learn how to take advantage of all t...
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How to Create and Edit an .htaccess File from 2013-02-27T18:52:47
In this QuickTip, we're going to discuss how to create and edit an .htaccess file to use with a WordPress site.
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Learning the Adobe Illustrator Workspace from 2013-02-27T16:55:01
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, Mat Helme starts off this great new Illustrator series by showing us how to effectively use the Adobe Illustrator CS6 workspace.
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Using the Type Tool and Creating Outlines in Illustrator from 2013-02-27T16:52:12
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of the Type Tool in Adobe Illustrator CS6? If so, you have come to the right place. In this Quick Tip, we will use the Type tool and learn how to: select ot...
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Creating Basic Shapes in Illustrator from 2013-02-27T16:52:09
In this Adobe Illustrator CS6 Quick Tip we’ll take a look the Shape Tools. This will include the Rectangle Tool, Rounded Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Polygon Tool, Star Tool and the Flare Tool. We...
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Aligning Objects in Illustrator from 2013-02-27T16:50:44
Precisely aligning objects can be pretty difficult without the Align Panel in Adobe Illustrator CS6. In this Quick Tip we’ll take a look at using the Align Panel and all of its features. We will co...
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Learning the Basics of the Illustrator Pen Tool from 2013-02-27T16:49:56
In this Adobe Illustrator CS6 Quick Tip we’ll take a look at using the Pen Tool and all its features. From creating a simple object to altering the anchor points of the object. We will also go over...
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Creating a Registration Form in iOS from 2013-02-20T13:54:39
Create a registration form within a storyboard for iPhone and iPad. This is done using a static table in Xcode. Static tables are used throughout the settings app.
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Testing Locations in the iPhone Simulator from 2013-02-20T13:53:20
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we will learn how to test locations in the iPhone simulator. When building with location service, you want to be able to test various locations to make sure you're app ...
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How to Use Household Objects to Create Texture in Photoshop from 2013-02-19T22:43:06
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to use random objects found throughout the average household to create our very own custom texture in Photoshop.
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HTML Validation Tutorial from 2013-01-29T19:45:53
In this Quick Tip, we'll learn how to validate HTML and why it's important.
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Create a Timer in JavaScript from 2013-01-29T19:44:42
Sometimes you need to wait a certain amount of time in your program before taking an action. You may also want to repeat an action after a certain length of time.You can do this using a timeOut and...
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Signing Up&Selecting a Data Center for your Virtual Server from 2013-01-29T19:44:06
When you want to setup your web server, you have a few different options.The first is shared hosting, which is very cheap but does not provide a lot of flexibility.On the other end of the spectrum,...
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Logging Into Your Virtual Server for the First Time Using Mac OS X from 2013-01-29T19:42:58
Once you've setup and booted your virtual private server, you need to connect to it so you can begin configuring it.On the Mac, we'll be doing this in the terminal using ssh.
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Logging Into Your Virtual Server for the First Time Using PuTTY for Windows from 2013-01-29T19:41:21
Now that you've setup and booted your Linode virtual private server, you need to login to configure it.In Windows, we'll be using a tool called PuTTY.
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Setting the Hostname and Timezone of Your Virtual Server from 2013-01-29T19:40:19
Now that you've setup and connected to your Linode, you need to give it a hostname. The hostname is the name of the machine, and can be set with just a couple commands.
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Prototyping an iOS App with Storyboards from 2013-01-29T19:39:40
Learn how to quickly prototype an iPhone app using the Storyboard feature of Xcode which requires no programming. By using scenes and seques you can easily establish transitions between view contro...
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Why Use Responsive Web Design? from 2013-01-29T19:39:04
There used to be a clear differentiation between desktop and mobile. With the introduction of tablets and tons of new internet accessible technologies, we've been faced with designing for more moni...
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Android Text Input Modes and Keyboards from 2013-01-29T19:37:49
When asking for input from your app users, it's a good idea to include a keyboard that makes it easy for them to input this information. For example, email address fields should include the @ symbo...
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What's the Difference Between Fixed, Fluid, Adaptive, and Responsive Design? from 2013-01-29T19:37:34
As a web designer, it's important to embrace that your website is going to look different in various browsers and on different devices.Focus on making your website change layout to match the device...
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How to Use the Splice in JavaScript from 2013-01-29T19:36:58
The first argument in the splice function is the index you want to begin with. The second argument is the number if indices to remove.You can also replace or insert values into your array with the ...
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Sharing Data Between Apps in Android from 2013-01-29T19:35:17
You can easily share data between Android apps using the "Share" Intent. Intents allow you to utilize components inside and outside of your app with very little extra code, and a nice clean decoupl...
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How to Use the Logger in Ruby on Rails from 2013-01-29T19:35:09
Logging is extremely useful. URL, paramaters, database calls, and other useful information.There are 5 levels of logging in Ruby on Rails: Debug, Info, Warn, Error, and Fatal.In production, all log...
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Writing Code in jQuery from 2013-01-29T19:34:33
jQuery is a JavaScript framework that makes it simple to add behavior to websites cross-browser using the same CSS selectors web developers are familiar with. This allows you to write less and do m...
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HSLa Color Values in CSS from 2013-01-29T19:34:02
In this CSS Quick Tip, we'll learn how to define color values with the HSLa color model. HSLa stands for Hue, Saturation, Lightness, and alpha.This color method is much more intuitive than RGBA or ...
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Applying Normalize.css Browser Reset CSS from 2013-01-29T19:33:40
In this Quick Tip we'll learn about Normalize.css, a new CSS tool we can use as an alternative to traditional CSS reset methods.Normalize.css makes browsers render all elements more consistently an...
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Full Page Background Images with CSS from 2013-01-29T19:33:10
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we'll learn how to create scalable full-page background images with CSS.This allows you to easily customize the background of your web page with just a single line of C...
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Multiple Background Images with CSS from 2013-01-29T19:32:49
In this Quick Tip we'll learn how to apply multiple background images to an element with just one CSS declaration.This CSS3 tool allows you to layer several background images on top of each other t...
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CSS Box Shadows from 2013-01-29T19:32:13
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we'll learn how to add drop shadows to HTML elements with the CSS box-shadow property.This allows you to change shadow effects on an element with just a few quick CSS e...
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How to Load and Use Brushes and Patterns in Photoshop from 2013-01-29T19:31:38
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to load and use brushes and patterns in Adobe Photoshop. Using brushes and patterns allows you to create a tactile and artistic feel that will ...
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Effective Marketing Calls to Action from 2013-01-29T19:15:31
Effective marketing often comes down to who has the best content. However, whether you’re a designer or not, you still have to lead users along the right path.In this Quick Tip, marketing teacher D...
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Effective Customer Service from 2012-12-12T15:14:09
Great customer service is essential to running a successful business. In this video, we'll go over a few tips that will help you take your customer service to the next level!
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SMART Goal Setting from 2012-12-12T15:13:39
All business strive for success and by setting, aligning and tracking goals, they can set themselves on the right path. In this video we're going to look at the SMART framework to create specific, ...
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Being Productive with the Pomodoro Technique from 2012-12-12T15:12:06
The Pomodoro Technique allows you to manage your time and stay productive with just a simple kitchen timer. In this technique, you will work on a single task without stopping for 25 minutes, then t...
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How to Create an Animated Button in iOS from 2012-11-07T20:22:38
Learn how to create an animated button for your iOS App. Animated buttons are created using the classes UIButton and UIImage. A smooth animation can be achieved by using a series of images animated...
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Android App Themes from 2012-11-01T19:10:28
Let's take a look at how to apply styles and themes to our Android app. The Theme Preview tool allows us to see how the new theme will look on our app. You'll be able to see how the UI elements wil...
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How to Achieve Pixel Hinting Perfection in Photoshop from 2012-11-01T18:38:28
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to deal with unwanted anti-aliasing in Photoshop and achieve pixel perfection when working with vector shapes. This method is referred to as pi...
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Start a New Activity in an Android App from 2012-11-01T17:40:30
This video will show you how to switch between screens in an Android app.A new android project starts with one basic activity. There are a variety of ways to switch activities in Android, and in th...
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Getting Started with Android Development from 2012-11-01T17:39:04
It's easy to start developing apps for Android. To get started, you'll need to download a few tools. This video will show you how to get everything you'll need.
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How to Edit HTML from 2012-11-01T17:37:48
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to edit HTML and learn about text editors.
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Getting Started with HTML from 2012-11-01T17:36:27
In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to get started with HTML or Hyper Text Markup Language, which is the basic language of websites.There might be several languages you've heard of, like CSS, ...
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