[WSG] Absolute/relative/FQDN references
Hello again, I have searched both the Internet and the list archives but did not find a definitive resource on the superiority of fully-qualified domain name (FQDN), absolute or relative references and I want to get any fresh opinions here as well. I am not sure if it is appropriate to post the best URLs I found? I understand where FQDN must be used, but I am wondering which is most appropriate for each tag such as a href, script, img and link, etc., or if best practice even differ by tag, and if there are the different considerations between representation on the server and what is actually sent to the browser. Most content management products seem to use absolute URLs where assets are referenced, but not with FQDN. When I worked on an integrated CMS/GMS, the globalization management system vendor said that translation is easiest when relative references are used. I seem to prefer unqualified absolute URLs for some reason, but consensus seems to be against me. What are the related considerations regarding CMS products, and which address them well? The browser requirements generally don't matter other than it run with the latest IE and Firefox. I realize this is a little scattered but any resources or opinions on these topics would be appreciated. -John ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
[WSG] CSS drop-down menus
I am about to start a project that I am going to use CSS drop-down menus at the very top of the web page. Directly below the menu bar will be a banner bar that will be done in Flash. So before I begin, will the CSS drop-down menus drop down over the Flash banner correctly? Thanks, Shane Helm ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] CSS drop-down menus
Shane Helm asked: I am about to start a project that I am going to use CSS drop-down menus at the very top of the web page. Directly below the menu bar will be a banner bar that will be done in Flash. So before I begin, will the CSS drop-down menus drop down over the Flash banner correctly? No. Embedded content (Flash, Quicktime, etc.) always appears above other content, regardless of z-index. -- Jeremy Keith a d a c t i o http://adactio.com ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] CSS drop-down menus
Boy, that was a GOOD question! I was all set to start a new project - this saves me some big headaches with my client! Leslie Riggs Jeremy Keith wrote: Shane Helm asked: I am about to start a project that I am going to use CSS drop-down menus at the very top of the web page. Directly below the menu bar will be a banner bar that will be done in Flash. So before I begin, will the CSS drop-down menus drop down over the Flash banner correctly? No. Embedded content (Flash, Quicktime, etc.) always appears above other content, regardless of z-index. ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
