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- Computer Source
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EBSCOhost. Information and current trends in high technology. This database features over 250 full text periodicals covering valuable market information in computers, telecommunications, electronics, and the Internet.
- ebrary
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Over 13,000 full-text books in all academic disciplines. Watch a demo now!
- Engineering & Applied Sciences
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Electronic and print journals owned by Portland Community College. Includes engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and computer science. Many journals listed are peer reviewed. See also: Journals and Magazines by Title; What is a Journal.
- The Color Wizard - Ver. 3.0
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Find and learn more about colors on the web.
- Design Pattern Library
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Part of the Yahoo Developer Network. Includes shared code and information about solving design problems. Excellent for the new developer.
- Information Architecture Summit
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A premier annual conference for information architects.
- A List Apart
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An online magazine for people who make websites. Published by Happy Cog. An excellent place to find out about standards and emerging trends.
- Markup Validation Service
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Validates your markup code. Hosted by the w3c
- Mozilla Development Center
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Includes topics about web technologies and Firefox extensions for developers. Excellent resources about ajax, cascading style sheets, html, javascript, RSS, XML and more.
- Section 508
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Section 508 requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. IT Accessibility & Workforce Division, in the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy, has been charged with the task of educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation. Use this website, to build 508 compliant, accessible websites.
- Section 508 Homepage: Electronic and Information Technology
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires access to electronic and information technology procured by Federal agencies. The Access Board developed accessibility standards for the various technologies covered by the law. These standards have been folded into the Federal government's procurement regulations.Use these standards to build 508 compliant websites.
- Usability.gov
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Tips about usability, layout and design. Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
- User Interface Engineering
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A consulting firm founded by Jared Spool, a well known user interface professional. The website includes papers about ui and usability testing, conferences and a blog.
- useit.com: usable information technology
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Jakob Nielsen's column on website usability.
- Web Standards Project
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A grassroots coalition fighting for standards which ensure simple, affordable access to web technologies for all.
- Webmonkey: The Web Developers Resource
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Resources for website developers including how-to guides, code libararies, server technologies and authoring resources.
- Writing for the Web
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Part of useit.com. Essays on best writing practices in a web environment.
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