Thursday Roundup # 71
This is our web design and web development news series where we share our favorite design/development related articles, resources, tutorials and awesome freebies.
NEW DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Prototype the Design of Your Website in Seconds in Photoshop
Velositey is a Photoshop extension which allows you to prototype the design of your website in seconds in Photoshop.
Removing Unused CSS in Your Pages
In this write-up, we’ll take a look at build tasks you can use to remove unused CSS in your pages. Before we begin, I thought it would be useful to share some success stories just to demonstrate that the tools here can be used to make a difference.
Open Source Call Tracking Software – Opencall
Opencall is the world’s first open source call tracking software. The software is available under the GPL v3 license, is written in PHP and utilises MySQL as the database platform.
Call tracking is a method of monitoring inbound phone calls. It allows you to record conversations, track key statistics such as caller id, call duration, call source and streamline your sales, customer service and marketing. Self-host your call tracking solution – own your data, cut your costs and track calls in any country.
ShareDrop is HTML5 clone of Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.
The main difference between ShareDrop and AirDrop is that ShareDrop requires internet connection to find devices, while AirDrop doesn’t need one – it creates ad-hoc wireless network between them. On the other hand, ShareDrop allows you to send files between mobile (Android) and desktop devices. At the moment, it supports Chrome (desktop and mobile) 33+ and Opera 20+.
25 Top Joomla Templates for Business and Portfolio Websites [Free Download]
For those who are not familiar with Joomla, it is an open source content management system – just like Word Press and Drupal. Joomla is a popular content management system among web developers for many reasons.
This is an exclusive list of free Joomla templates for business and portfolio websites.
jQuery Plugin for Rotating Smiley Faces – Smiley.js
Smiley.js is a jQuery plugin for rotating smiley faces on your site to the correct viewing angle . The happiest script around.
Play Interesting Sounds and Create Groovy Visuals with Keyboard
Self-Hosted Chat App with File Uploads – Let’s Chat
Let’s Chat is a self-hosted chat app for small teams. It supports Persistent messages, Multiple rooms, New message alerts, Mentions (hey @you), Image embeds, Code pasting, File uploads, SSL/TLS and more.
35 Effective Tools for Quick Mobile Application Development
A list of 35 really useful tools for quick development of mobile applications. Whether you are planning to develop a completely new application, migrating an existing application to the mobile platform, developing a proof of concept, or just exploring the world of mobile development, these useful tools can be a good addition to your arsenal.
jQuery Image/HTML Slider Plugin
Devrama Slider is a image slider with many features. It support both images and HTML contents.
30+ JavaScript/HTML5 and WordPress Presentation Frameworks and Libraries
This is a great compilation of the best JavaScript/HTML5 and WordPress presentation frameworks/libraries, go check them.
A jQuery Image Cropping Plugin
40 JavaScript Chart and Graph Libraries for Developers
Graphs and charts are used to simplify complex data and make it easy to read and understand. There is a growing number of Open Source and commercial solutions for pure JavaScript charting that do not require Flash.
Here are 40 Free JavaScript chart and graph libraries for developers that you will find very useful.
JavaScript Engine for Building Isometric Pixel Objects – Obelisk.js
Obelisk.js is a JavaScript Engine for building isometric pixel objects. With the simple and flexible API provided by this engine, you can easily add isometric pixel element like brick, cube, pyramid onto HTML5 canvas.
Open Source jQuery PHP Ajax Contact Form Templates With Captcha: Formify
This is a collection of open source jQuery & PHP ajax contact forms, we call it Formify. Formify is a contribution to lessen the pain of creating contact forms. The collection contains six different forms that are commonly used. These open source contact forms can be customized as well to suit the need for your website/application.
Drag and Drop Library for Resizable and Responsive Lists – GridList
GridList is a drag and drop library for two-dimensional, resizable and responsive lists.
jQuery Plugin to Search Text in List Items – Looking For
Searches text in list items on the page, hides unmatched items.
Playing with CSS3 Animations
Swipe Your Browser Like You Swipe Your Phone – BrowserSwipe.js
browserSwipe.js is a simple tool to allow for trackpad swipe events when you have disabled scrolling on your site.
Copy Text to Clipboard using Zero Clipboard
The ZeroClipboard library provides an easy way to copy text to the clipboard using an invisible Adobe Flash movie and a JavaScript interface. The “Zero” signifies that the library is invisible and the user interface is left entirely up to you.
8 Pure CSS Flat Mobile Devices
Several minimal iPhone, Android, Lumia and iPad devices in pure CSS to showcase the prototypes. Grab the code, remix and enjoy!
FREE TEMPLATES AND THEMES
A Premium Responsive Business Portfolio HTML Template: Wee
This is Wee, responsive, super clean & creative HTML portfolio template for corporate sites, portfolio showcases and businesses. Wee is a purpose built responsive portfolio HTML template that focuses converting your visitors into leads (clients).
Treviso | A Free HTML Template
A complete and sweet HTML template for showcasing your work… All the files are included in the download including the layered PSD file that started the design off!
FREE HTML5 Responsive Business/Portfolio Template: AmazingBiz
AmazingBiz, a free HTML5 responsive template. This free responsive template is design to look great on all devices, including desktops, smartphones and tablets. The HTML5 template includes search engine optimized content, fully functional 2 /3 / 4 column portfolio, contact form, image /content slider, and a featured content gallery.
Free Email Template (PSD + HTML)
Flat UI Kit for Bootstrap CSS Framework – Bootflat
Bootflat is an open source Flat UI KIT based on Bootstrap 3.1.0 CSS framework. It provides a faster, easier and less repetitive way for web developers to create elegant web apps.
Bootflat is built on the foundations of Bootstrap, visioned in a stunning flat design. Bootstrap itself is a trusted, reliable and proven tool for developers. Built with Sass 3.3.3. Bootflat is compatible with the following browsers: IE8, IE9, IE10, IE11, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome.
Retina Ready Responsive App Landing Page Website Template – App Landing
App Landing is a retina ready responsive app landing page website template perfect for software and application developers and small business owners looking to promote their iPhone, iPad, Android Apps and software products.
App Landing is single page landing template built using Foundation CSS framework and optimized for search engine optimization (SEO). The template uses icon fonts and comes with a pricing table as well.
ShowPage – A Free Easy To Use App Landing Page
Showpage is a simple and fast solution to put your project online and have a web presence. I began to realize this template early for the sale, but this time I wanted to do something for other users. I wanted to thank everyone who bought my creations but also to discover everyone how I make my templates.I love doing minimal and functional creations.
DESIGN FREEBIES
FREE Resume Template
Free Medical Icon Pack
Free FontIcon
Derkon Typeface Free Download
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