Employers want Java skills more than anything else

Java development was the most sought-after software-building skill by employers searching Dice.com in the first quarter of 2014, the company said on Wednesday.

Employers searched Dice thousands of times to look for software developers, engineers, architects and leads, Dice President Shravan Goli said in a statement. "The number one request by a large margin: Java/J2EE," Goli said. "For a programming language that started to be commercialized about 20 years ago, its stranglehold on modern development is unshakable."

Following Java/J2EE as the most in-demand software development skills were .Net, C++, C#, senior development skills, SQL, HTML, C, Web and Linux. "Experience is clearly of value, with many hiring mangers seeking senior developers," Goli said. But new graduates should not fret, as hiring managers searching for "computer science" ranked number 33 on Dice's site -- a trend that should equate to demand for those with recent diplomas, he said. Dice's survey covered from January 1 to April 15.

For technologies specifically geared to Web development, JavaScript came in at 12th on Dice's list, followed by ASP.Net (17th), HTML5 (19th), PHP (20th), and CSS (32nd). (A recent report by WalletHub found Web application developer to be the best entry-level job.) Mobile platform skills were mostly ranked below Web skills in Dice's assessment, with Android ranking 31st and iOS coming in 35th place.

Looking into what the future holds, Dice anticipates increased demand for developers and designers with skills pertaining to wearable electronics, the Internet of Things, and drones and robots.

The job market in general is rosy for software developers, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 2.8 percent unemployment rate for this sector in the first quarter, Dice said. This compares to 5 percent in the same quarter five years ago and 5.5 percent four years ago. Overall, Dice posted 80,784 available technology jobs on May 1, including 48,202 full-time positions.

originally published at InfoWorld.com

 

Chicken Cordon Bleu I

Recipe by Kiersten  "This entree is easy and delicious! It's one of my husband's favorites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 slices Swiss cheese 4 slices cooked ham 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

• PREP 10 mins
• COOK 35 mins
• READY IN 45 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Recipe by KAREN  "A wonderful baked chicken recipe that's quick and easy! Using just a few handy ingredients, create a delicious main dish, that also makes great leftovers - if there are any! Serve with a salad and pasta or rice for a quick, scrumptious dinner."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
3. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 30 mins
• READY IN 45 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Easy Honey Mustard Mozzarella Chicken

Recipe by SARAHBEA  "This is simple, and very yummy! My husband loves it and he is as picky as they come! Just throw in the oven and relax. Goes great with rice or noodles. Enjoy!"
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup prepared mustard lemon pepper to taste 4 slices bacon, cut in half 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place the chicken breast halves in a baking dish, and drizzle evenly with honey and mustard. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
3. Bake chicken 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Top each breast half with 2 bacon slice halves, and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Continue baking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear, bacon is crisp, and cheese is bubbly.

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 35 mins
• READY IN 50 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Honey Baked Chicken II

Recipe by Gretchen Ramey  "Baked chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup prepared mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place chicken pieces in a shallow baking pan, skin side up. Combine the melted butter or margarine, honey, mustard, salt and curry powder and pour the mixture over the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/4 hours (75 minutes), basting every 15 minutes with pan drippings, until the chicken is nicely browned and tender and the juices run clear.

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 1 hr 15 mins
• READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Artichoke Chicken

Recipe by Amanda Bibb  "This is the most flavorful chicken you will ever have in your life! It is melt in your mouth to die for!"
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 pinch garlic pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic pepper. Place chicken in a greased baking dish, and cover evenly with artichoke mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

• PREP 10 mins
• COOK 30 mins
• READY IN 40 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

The Methodology Doesn't Matter, It's Having One That Counts

Methodologies can get very religious. Should we be doing TDD? Should we use Waterfall? Should we have stand-up meetings? What sort of continuous delivery should we use?

A few years back I was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. At the time I was diagnosed I was not particularly overweight and my diet was not too unhealthy. But I was coming out of a time in my life where I had been overweight and I used to snack a lot. At one of the places where I had worked there had been a food table where you could help yourself to the food and my desk was right next to it. As I used to really enjoy my sweet food it and I didn’t do much exercise it was a health disaster waiting to happen. Now days I eat healthier, have fewer sugary foods and I also exercise regularly.

In my opinion not having a methodology is much like not having a healthy lifestyle. Your code becomes overweight with bug fixes, and getting the code out of the door, much like getting yourself out of bed when you are overweight, can be quite a chore.

I am a great believer in the idea that not only the way you write code, but also the process involved in the delivery of it are highly coupled to the quality of the code. So for me, having a methodology is like having an exercise regime. The methodology helps keep your code leaner and there is a greater chance of pushing the quality of your code higher.

With a healthy lifestyle it doesn’t matter what exercises you do as long as you do something, the same applies to your software development methodology.

It doesn’t matter which methodology you follow as long as you have one.

 

Preference : foxdellfolio.com. Link : http://foxdellfolio.com/the-methodology-doesnt-matter-its-having-one-that-counts/

Enhance Your Website Traffic with Oldstats.com

 

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The oldstats.com is loaded with various free optimization tools to enhance your website rankings. You can know page ranking of your domain using free Goggle page rank checker online. You need to type your website domain name in the search box and click ok. It will show your website score out of 10 and strength. You can get free google pagerank, yandex cy, quantcast rank and alexa rank for your website at oldstats.com . You need to mention your domain name in given box, select resolution and then click ok. It analysis to  make your website unique and secured.

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Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Recipe by MomSavedbyGrace  "The secret is in the seasonings! I whipped these up on my own using stuff I had on hand. Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end. Give these babies a try! Serve with sour cream and a side of Spanish rice."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/4 cups sour cream 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided 1 cup water 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Directions

1. Place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. Set the shredded chicken aside. Meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
2. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. Fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
5. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

• PREP 45 mins
• COOK 1 hr
• READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Caramelized Baked Chicken

Recipe by Sandy  "Roast chicken pieces with sticky, sweet and tangy coating."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 3 pounds chicken wings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup honey 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
3. Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 1 hr
• READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

How to optimize your app’s layout on iOS 7

Whilst there is not necessarily a right way and a wrong way to design your app’s layout, there are some tricks you can use to make sure that the user experience is as optimal as possible.

Ample Space for Controls

We all know that smartphone screens are small, and iPhones are consistently on the lower end of the screen-size spectrum.

To optimize your app’s layout for iOS 7, try to make sure that your main, controllable elements are at least 44×44 points. This way, users will have no trouble performing basic tasks with one finger or one hand while they are on the go.

Draw User Focus to Main Elements

There are two simple ways to draw the user’s attention to the main elements of your app.

1) Place important items in the upper-left of the screen (i.e. the menu) , with less important items going in the bottom-right (i.e. terms & conditions, privacy policies)

2) Make important items larger than less-important items, since larger items tend to draw the eye more easily. Larger items are also easier to access on a touchscreen, so users can perform the most essential tasks quickly and easily

Communicate Groupings

Effectively communicating which elements of your app go together can a make-or-break factor of your app’s layout. This can also be done in two ways:

1) Use alignment and indentation to organize your content and make it easier for users to discern which groups of content are related. For example, align any images or graphics with the text that they compliment. This is a cue to the reader that the picture is meant to associated with that text.

2) Consistent UI elements will also help users understand which elements belong together. A general rule of thumb is that elements that perform similar functions should also look similar. Any design inconsistencies could confuse the user and make them waste unnecessary time trying to figure things out.

Text Size

On the iPhone, users have the option of changing their default text-size setting across their device. While this is sometimes done for aesthetic reasons, many users actually use this feature due to visual impairments that make small text hard to read. If a user changes their default settings, they will expect your app to adhere to those settings as well.

For iOS 7, developers should consider adopting Dynamic Type, which will automatically adjust line spacing, line height, delineate between text types (heading, body, footer, etc…), and resize any text-size changes requested by the user.

Developers should also consider using a single font type throughout their app. This way, it will be easier for you to ensure that the font will render correctly at all different text sizes.

You should also consider making your app responsive to changes in text-size. For example, if you have a two-column, text-based app, you can make your layout shift to one column for any text-size larger than the default 17 points.

For more iOS 7 layout tips, visit Apple’s Developer Library!

 

Preference : developer-tech.com

Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

Recipe by C. PEREZ  "A delightful chicken dish with a little spicy kick. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves   2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

• PREP 5 mins
• COOK 20 mins
• READY IN 25 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Chicken Enchiladas I

Recipe by Debbie Donham  "This is a quick and easy recipe. Good for quick suppers."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 onion, chopped 1/2 pint sour cream 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain excess fat. Cube the chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the onion, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green pepper and garlic.
3. Roll even amounts of the mixture in the tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

• PREP 30 mins
• COOK 30 mins
• READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

Chicken Florentine Casserole

Recipe by BRYAN0320  "Chicken Florentine casserole, which can also be adapted with either fish or shrimp, lies on a bed of spinach leaves and mushrooms, has a creamy white sauce mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, and is topped with baked mozzarella."
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup butter 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 2/3 cup bacon bits 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet; bake 20 to 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Arrange the spinach over the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Cover the spinach with the mushrooms. Pour half the mixture from the saucepan over the mushrooms. Arrange chicken breasts in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits, and top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

• PREP 25 mins
• COOK 25 mins
• READY IN 50 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

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Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Recipe by Ann Marie  "Honey chicken kabobs with veggies. You can marinate overnight and make these kabobs for an outdoor barbecue as a tasty alternative to the usual barbecue fare! Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can also be used. (This can also be done in the broiler.)"
Ingredients Makes servings US Metric Adjust Recipe (Help) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cloves garlic 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces skewers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 15 mins
• READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

Source : allrecipes[dot]com

HTML5 Canvas Graph

Create an HTML5 canvas graph with javascript.

Today we will be creating a graph that looks similar to the Google Analytics Graph using HTML5 Canvas and Javascript to draw the graph. HTML5 Graph has many uses including website statistics, pageviews, visits, and so on. We will cover the basics of creating a simple graph.

The Markup

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We need to trigger the NewGraph() function when the document loads. To achieve this we will be using the onLoad event.

 

 

1	<body onLoad="NewGraph();"></body>

 

We use the  element to draw the image to.

 

 

1	<canvas id="graph"width="1075"height="175"></canvas>

 

The whole HTML5 markup below:

 

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en">     <head>         <meta charset="UTF-8"/>         <title>HTML5 Canvas Graph</title>     </head>     <body onLoad="NewGraph();">           <canvas id="graph"width="1075"height="175"></canvas>     </body> </html>

 

The Javascript

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Now for the javascript. The NewGraph() function will be called when the page loads. We start the JS with our function named NewGraph().

 

 

1	functionNewGraph()

 

First, find the  element with the id of graph. Then, call its getContext() method (you must pass the string “2d” to the getContext() method). The getContext(“2d”) object is a built-in HTML5 object.

 

 

1	vargraph=document.getElementById("graph").getContext("2d");

 

We will store the line values in an array() for the x and y values on canvas.

 

 

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varNewLines='"success": true,"counters": ["x": 5,"y": 150,"x": 46,"y": 130,"x": 85,"y": 133,"x": 124,"y": 145,"x": 163,"y": 115,"x": 202,"y": 110,"x": 241,"y": 102,"x": 280,"y": 106,"x": 319,"y": 150,"x": 358,"y": 118,"x": 397,"y": 98,"x": 436,"y": 106,"x": 475,"y": 148,"x": 514,"y": 144,"x": 553,"y": 134,"x": 592,"y": 102,"x": 631,"y": 30,"x": 670,"y": 145,"x": 709,"y": 135,"x": 748,"y": 130,"x": 787,"y": 150,"x": 826,"y": 150,"x": 865,"y": 110,"x": 904,"y": 90,"x": 943,"y": 30,"x": 982,"y": 30,"x": 1021,"y": 60,"x": 1060,"y": 33]';

 

Create an Image object.

 

 

1	varimg=newImage();

 

Before you can draw the image, the image must be fully loaded. To determine if an image is fully loaded, we use the onload event.

 

 

1	img.onload=function()

 

Start display of the image from top left of the canvas, x set to 0 and y set to 0 as well.

 

 

1	graph.drawImage(img,0,0);

 

Line stroke width.

 

 

1	graph.lineWidth=4;

 

Line joint shape.

 

 

1	graph.lineJoin="round";

 

Line stroke color.

 

 

1	graph.strokeStyle="#666";

 

Use the beginPath() to start drawing a new path.

 

 

1	graph.beginPath();

 

We use the JSON.parse() method to parse a string as JSON.

 

 

1	varjsonData=JSON.parse(NewLines);

 

Draw lines from the array loop.

 

 

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for(vari=0;i<jsonData.counters.length;i++)     varcounter=jsonData.counters[i];     graph.lineTo(counter.x,counter.y);

 

Fill the stroke.

 

 

1	graph.stroke();

 

Line joint color.

 

 

1	graph.fillStyle="#666";

 

Draw circles from array loop.

 

 

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for(vari=0;i<jsonData.counters.length;i++)     graph.beginPath();     varaxis=jsonData.counters[i];     graph.arc(axis.x,axis.y,5,0,Math.PI *2,true);     graph.closePath();     graph.fill();

 

Load the image into memory.

 

 

1	img.src="graph-images/rrpowered-graph";

The whole Javascript

 

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functionNewGraph()     vargraph=document.getElementById("graph").getContext("2d");     varNewLines='"success": true,"counters": ["x": 5,"y": 150,"x": 46,"y": 130,"x": 85,"y": 133,"x": 124,"y": 145,"x": 163,"y": 115,"x": 202,"y": 110,"x": 241,"y": 102,"x": 280,"y": 106,"x": 319,"y": 150,"x": 358,"y": 118,"x": 397,"y": 98,"x": 436,"y": 106,"x": 475,"y": 148,"x": 514,"y": 144,"x": 553,"y": 134,"x": 592,"y": 102,"x": 631,"y": 30,"x": 670,"y": 145,"x": 709,"y": 135,"x": 748,"y": 130,"x": 787,"y": 150,"x": 826,"y": 150,"x": 865,"y": 110,"x": 904,"y": 90,"x": 943,"y": 30,"x": 982,"y": 30,"x": 1021,"y": 60,"x": 1060,"y": 33]';     varimg=newImage();     img.onload=function()         graph.drawImage(img,0,0);         graph.lineWidth=4;         graph.lineJoin="round";         graph.strokeStyle="#666";           /*drawpath*/         graph.beginPath();           /*draw line from array loop*/         varjsonData=JSON.parse(NewLines);         for(vari=0;i<jsonData.counters.length;i++)             varcounter=jsonData.counters[i];             graph.lineTo(counter.x,counter.y);                    graph.stroke();         /*Draw circles*/         graph.fillStyle="#666";         /*draw round from array loop*/         for(vari=0;i<jsonData.counters.length;i++)             graph.beginPath();             varaxis=jsonData.counters[i];             graph.arc(axis.x,axis.y,5,0,Math.PI *2,true);             graph.closePath();             graph.fill();                   /*The image path*/     img.src="graph-images/rrpowered-graph"; Link Demo : http://www.rrpowered.com/Tutorials/HTML5Graph/ Link Download : http://www.rrpowered.com/code/RRPowered-HTML5Graph.zip