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Fieldnotes tagged “javascript”

This is where I like to share various javascript observations or discoveries made while developing the web.

Jon Rohan May 03, 2015

A big update to this site

I recently updated this site. I wanted to share what I was using to build this site. With details on what each thing is good for.

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Jon Rohan Oct 15, 2010

Classes and Inheritance

Object oriented JavaScript is everywhere today, and its the type of thing that takes a developer from someone tinkering with JavaScript on the path to becoming a JavaScript ninja.

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Jon Rohan Oct 10, 2010

Text Rotation

What I wanted to make was a clock. The basis of this project is using the -webkit-transform:rotate(0deg); css property. This allows you to rotate any object 360 degrees. I began to wonder, if I have a line, and I setup a javascript timer can I rotate it every second?

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Jon Rohan Oct 04, 2010

8-bit Kill Screen

Using paralax scrolling and canvas to create a ‘kill screen’ effect.

Jon Rohan Jun 16, 2010

Building a deck of 20 cards and shuffling them

Was playing with making some cards, without using any images or such.