Git changes the game of distributed Web development | IBM developerWorks http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/wa-git/index.html
Use Intro.js to add tours and interactive docs to JS apps
Add easy-to-absorb, interactive user documentation to your JavaScript apps with Intro.js. Learn from a sample tour implementation how to demonstrate your application’s features the modern way from within the app’s UI.
Source: Add interactive documentation to your JavaScript apps with Intro.js :: IBM developerWorks
For complex interactive apps and sites showing visitors how to use the site is always tricky. Intro.js can help by allowing you to create interactive tours that demonstrate how the app works. The tours are always available through an icon in the navigation.
A look at the improved password features of PHP 5.5+
It’s of the utmost importance that PHP programmers safeguard account passwords by using the latest and most secure methods. To that end, PHP 5.5 added a new password-hashing library created by Anthony Ferrara (@ircmaxell). The library makes several functions available that you can use to handle one-way password encryption with current best-practice methods. Other features anticipate future security needs so that as computers and hackers get more advanced, you can stay a step ahead of the bad guys. This article gives you an in-depth introduction to the library’s functions and how to make the best use of them.
via PHP renewed: Password security in modern PHP.
This article takes a look at the improved password handling features of PHP 5.5+. Recommended read for anyone working with PHP apps.
Build an online learning platform with Open edX
Open edX is an open source initiative where developers and educational institutions around the globe work together to create an extensible online learning platform to bring quality education to “anyone, anywhere, anytime.”
via IBM DeveloperWorks: Build an online learning platform with Open edX on SoftLayer.
Just in case you feel the need to get your MOOC on.
IBM DeveloperWorks: Develop and Deliver Cloud Services
Regardless of your preferred programming language, you’ll find practical, hands-on resources to help you make the right decisions for your cloud projects.
Cultured Perl: Perl and the Amazon cloud Connecting to the cloud: Leverage the cloud for Java™ Message Service based applications to take advantage of the hybrid model Functional testing for Web applications: Using Selenium, Windmill, and twill to test Google App Engine applications Above the clouds with Android: Cloud computing and the Android software stack Storage made easy with S3 Navigate the cloud computing labyrinth – Make an educated decision about the best cloud computing platform for your application Is there value in cloud computing?: Cloud computing and its impact on the future of architecture Cloud Computing resources for developers
Nice collection of links to IBM DeveloperWorks resources on using hte latest and greatest cloud resources to really fire up your web apps.