The problem with <abbr> …

This is an essay on the proper markup for abbreviations and acronyms in HTML. If was first published as a series of posts on Yammer, but since we will discontinue the use of that tool, I thought I rather save it over here (it’s probably more accessible here anyways). A word of warning: this is […]

Pocket Calculator

Here’s another weekend-project. Actually it’s more an “interface study”, but a fully functional calculator app. It is all based around the thought: why does the “Calculator” app on my computer still look like a hardware pocket calculator from the 1950’s? Why doesn’t it render the formula like a proper formula editor? Why can’t I enter […]

Unicode Character Map

Here’s another project I’m working on: The Unicode Character Map – a small but (hopefully) useful tool to view all available Unicode characters.

Local Environment Chat (LEChat)

Time to mention a little project I’m working on since a while: A simple chat interface that will run inside your web browser (read: made in JavaScript) in combination with a server that can run under OpenWRT, which in turn means it can run on your old router at home. Yes, no dedicated server needed.