Ziply.cc

Ziply is a URL shortener that I created to test my PHP and MySQL knowledge. When you enter a URL to shorten, it compares the link to items in the database to see if someone else has already shortened it. If they have, it returns the short URL. If not, it creates a new one.

For the design, I wanted something different. I thought the background should have angled lines and used CSS3 to create it. I chose a pastel color scheme for the site to convey a calm, easy feeling.

The site is enhanced through AJAX, but I took care to make sure users with JavaScript disabled aren't left out.

Edd

I was searching for a design that I could turn in to a working website when I came across this one by Alan Podemski.

I had never really created a design such as this one, and ran in to a few challenges with the positioning of elements. I didn't have any values for margins or paddings, so I took my best educated guess. In the end, I learned some new things and the final product looks nice.

Chris' Game Database

This was more of a personal project. Back in 2010, I decided to start keeping track of games that I own, and whether I've finished them and obtained the platinum trophy (for PS3/PS4 games) or 100% of achievements (for Xbox 360/Xbox One games), in an Excel spreadsheet.

Several years ago, the the amount of spreadsheets I was managing became overwhelming. I decided to create an SQL database and put it online. The result is a website where you can see a list of all games, search for specific games, and even search for games that I've completed. There's also a statistics page.

All of this is managed by an admin area where I can add new games (along with box-art), and manage games already in the database.