Web 2.0 Design Guides

Web 2.0

What is Web 2.0 anyway?  In reality, Web 2.0 is the second coming of web services that put an emphasis on collaboration and sharing between users of the systems.  Another clear aspect of Web 2.0 sites, although not mandatory, is the clean design of these sites.  Big clear buttons, less columns, extremely simple interfaces.  All this makes these applications much more user friendly and useful.  I was going to set out to write a Web 2.0 Design Guide, and I still might, however, based on some searching on the internet, I decided I would first compile a list of excellent resources you can already use today!  Please comment below on your favorites, and any other additional resources you would like to see!

Anyway, this list should get you started on the path to Web 2.0 greatness.  From the overall, to how to actually make the buttons, all is covered in the links above.  Hope this helps you on your quest to enhancing your web sites!  Ok, time to get back to my Wii, I’m approaching pro status on boxing!

Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1

Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 will finally be released next Monday officially, and has been released for download!

Download Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1

Download Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 – Express Edition

Download Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 – Team Foundation Server

“Microsoft has released to manufacturing Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1, which features fixes for user-reported issues.

Service Pack 1 of the development platform also includes more than 70 improvements for common development scenarios, including new processor support for code generation and profiling, as well as performance and scale improvements in Microsoft’s TFS (Team Foundation Server).

ADVERTISEMENT Although Microsoft has released the Visual Studio 2005 SP1 bits to manufacturing, official news of the release is not expected until Monday, sources close to the company said.

Other improvements include TFS integration with Excel 2007 and Project 2007, tool support for occasionally connected devices and SQL Server Mobile Edition, additional support for project file-based Web applications, Windows Embedded 6.0 platform and tools support, and increased MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) class support for device developers. The improvements also enable ClickOnce deployment to work with devices.”