Skill
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What it can do for you
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Examples
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| HTML |
HTML is the language used
to create web pages. Good HTML design will load quickly in any browser,
resulting in a more pleasant visit for your user. |
All pages on this site are
created using HTML. |
| JavaScript |
JavaScript is a scripting
language used to interact with the browser. JavaScript is used for
image rollovers, form validation, pop-ups, and other interaction with
the user. |
The navigation links to the
left use JavaScript for the rollover effect. Additional examples are
available on the portfolio
page. |
| Java Server
Pages (JSP) |
Java Server Pages can be used
to create dynamically generated pages. Remembering a visitor's information
from page to page, presenting customized data, interaction with a
database, and password protected areas can all be accomplished with
JSP. |
examples available soon |
| SQL |
This is the language used
to "talk" to a database. Using SQL, we can view, organize,
update, and even delete the information in your databases, all in
real time. |
examples available soon |
| Cascading
Style Sheets (CSS) |
CSS is a way of ensuring a
consistent look to your entire site. By centralizing color, size,
and other design information, your pages will have a crisp, clean
look, and remain more easily maintainable. |
This site uses CSS stylesheets. |
| XML |
Extensible Markup Language
(XML) a meta language - a language used to create other languages.
Using XML allows you to not only display your data, but also to describe
the data itself. |
An example of what can be
done with XML is located here. |
| Perl |
This is a server side programming
language which is often used in CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts.
Using Perl, one can process information from a form, email the information
to someone, update a database, and display dynamic content. |
examples available soon |
| Active Server
Pages (ASP) |
Active Server Pages (ASP)
are a way to provide dynamic content. Using scripting languages VBScript
or JScript, one can connect to a database, process form data, and
interact with the user. |
examples available soon |
| DHTML |
DHTML stands for Dynamic HyperText
Markup Language. It is similar to HTML, except that it is more interactive,
using items like rollovers, layers, and fly-out menus. DHTML is supported
by most current browsers, although it may not display properly on
older browsers. |
The front page of the Riftware
site uses layers. |
| Java |
Java is a compiled programming
language. It is also the technology behind Java Server Pages. Java
can be used for small projects like applets on web pages, or large
projects, like the software you buy at the store. |
examples available soon |
| Dreamweaver |
This program allows our designer
to create and modify web pages. It can perform many tasks automatically,
but also allows direct access to the code for advanced functions. |
This site is maintained using
Dreamweaver. |
| Fireworks |
This program allows
our designer to create graphics and optimize photographs. |
All the graphics
on this site were created using Fireworks. |
| Cross-browser
compatability |
This means that your webpage
will display properly, regardless of which browser your website is
viewed on. Even when utilizing advanced techniques, we always try
to make the pages "degrade gracefully" to viewers with older
browsers. |
We always test your site on
multiple browsers to ensure that you always put your best face forward. |
| Microsoft
Office Suite |
Our designer has experience
in utilizing Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Being familiar
with these technologies will allow us communicate more effectively
with you, and help you communicate more effectively with your clients. |
examples available soon |
| Database
Design |
Our designer has been trained
in proper database design. From strategic planning factors to planning
matrix to information requirements, our designer can help you in all
phases of design and deployment. |
One tool for designing databases
is an Entity Relationship Model. This example uses the CASE
Method. |
