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Full Size Background Image jQuery Plugin
I guess I am on a jQuery plugin kick since it seems to be all I am doing lately. I just really dig how versatile the jQuery library is and all the amazing things you can do to a Web site with it. I had to create a resizing background image that would fit the full size of the browser window and this little plugin does just that.
Creating a jQuery Plugin to Increase Font Size
I have been spending a bit of time lately figuring out how to create my own plugins for jQuery. It doesn’t take much to accomplish and I thought it would be a good idea to put together a small tutorial to show everyone just how easy it can be. For this example, I will create a plugin to increase the font size of a selected div when a link is clicked.
Using jQuery to make an Expandable Code Box for WP-Syntax
You may have noticed that I’m using a new syntax highlighter for my code snippets. I installed Ryan McGeary’s WordPress plugin WP-Syntax which uses GeSHi (Generic Syntax Highlighter), a simple highlighting class that supports multiple coding languages. It’s great but I’m not a fan of the horizontal scrollbar that appears if code extends past your site’s width. Instead, I decided to use jQuery to expand the box when you hover over it.
Hiding the WordPress Dashboard for Non-Admin Users
There are two plugins out there that I have found that help customize your WordPress install by removing the dashboard. Why would you want to do this? Well, perhaps you have installed and customized WordPress for a client who really doesn’t need the dashboard, or you don’t want users who login to see the dashboard. Either way, there are options. Something like this is best left to a plugin so that when you upgrade is still functions and you don’t have to go in and change everything.





