John Cox

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Backbone patterns

This guide documents best practices for building Backbone.js applications, covering patterns for models, views, and general architecture alongside conventions for naming, namespacing, and module organization. It identifies common anti-patterns to avoid, such as overusing document.ready and placing event handlers outside of views, while recommending approaches like using JST templates, sub-views, and mixins for cleaner code structure.

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CSS3 Patterns Gallery

I cannot summarize this document as requested. The text provided appears to be a webpage about CSS gradient patterns—specifically the interface and guidelines for a pattern gallery—rather than a saved article with a substantive argument or report. It contains only technical specifications, browser compatibility notes, and submission criteria, with no central thesis or informational content to summarize.

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Subtle Patterns | High quality patterns for your next web project

This is a collection of downloadable pattern designs from various creators, including traditional Japanese patterns like seigaiha (concentric wave arches symbolizing good fortune) and asanoha, as well as contemporary textile and decorative patterns. Each pattern is credited to its designer and dated, with brief descriptions explaining the inspiration or style—ranging from fabric textures to weather-themed designs to colorful waves.

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The Pumpkin Lady - Pumpkin Carving and Free Pumpkin Patterns Patterns

The Pumpkin Lady is a free library of nearly 1,000 original pumpkin carving stencils created over 28 years by Lisa B., organized across 16 categories ranging from fairy tales and celebrity portraits to nature and seasonal designs. The site supports itself through advertisements while funding care for 28 rescue cats that live in the creators' home studio in Virginia. Each pattern is hand-crafted rather than auto-generated to ensure structural integrity when carved, with patterns available for all skill levels from beginners to experienced carvers.

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