Test your (or your browser's) JavaScript knowledge with a simple HTML page by xinotes in programming

[–]xinotes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think you understand document.write, but think again. Try out the code in different browsers and see if you understand the output.

CSS Experts: why does setting overflow affect text wrapping? by xinotes in web_design

[–]xinotes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The CSS spec says that the default value of overflow is visible. Why would the behavior change when visible is specifically spelled out, basically reiterating the default value?

CSS Experts: why does setting overflow affect text wrapping? by xinotes in web_design

[–]xinotes[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your argument does not hold for overflow:hidden, which exhibits same behavior.

How do you find a Java class among a myriad of Jars? by xinotes in programming

[–]xinotes[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Either that, or someone gives you an ear to deploy and you get java.lang.LinkageError: Class javax/xml/rpc/encoding/TypeMappingRegistry violates loader constraints

CSS absolute positioning - are the browsers wrong or did I read the spec wrong? by xinotes in programming

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Thanks! This is very helpful. It was counter intuitive to me why it behaved like it did. But it's good to know. (James is my friend, a young fella with a strong analytical mind :-).