What's a JavaScript Closure? Ever wonder about some of JavaScript's more advanced and esoteric features? Nathan Whitehead's interactive tutorial explains and walks through each of these concepts one step at a time. At the end of each lesson, you are encouraged to write short snippets of code demonstrating the concepts that you just learned, which are then automatically checked for errors and verified.

Perhaps you're new to JavaScript, or programming in general; CodeAcademy offers similar interactive tutorials that will teach you the basics, and hold your hand along the way. Perhaps you'd rather learn at a more even pace; CodeAcademy's CodeYear will introduce you to one new concept every week throughout 2012.
posted to MetaFilter by schmod at 9:43 AM on January 20, 2012 (42 comments)

Dumb cheap downloadable Mac fun
posted to Ask Metafilter by Gilbert at 12:42 PM on December 31, 2011 (12 comments)

Gamasutra's Top 10 Indie Games of 2011
posted to MetaFilter by OverlappingElvis at 10:07 AM on December 16, 2011 (19 comments)

I've had enough of all of my Shure in-ear isolating earbuds dying on one side. My right bud died suddenly, and this is the third pair in a row. I've had this pair for less than 6 months. Could you recommend a durable pair of isolating/noise cancelling earbuds/headphones with a few requirements?
posted to Ask Metafilter by flibbertigibbet at 10:21 AM on November 28, 2011 (32 comments)

A spot to help me Spotify? New to Spotify, and just don't have time to build my own playlists. I also would like to be turned on to new music, so finding playlists would be really helpful. I have tried to search on Spotify itself but cant find anything except for the 123 top lists. And the streaming by choosing a genre is good but I'm wondering where else to go. (also after listening to spotify all day at work, the genre streaming seems to repeat, much like satellite radio). I googled a few sites for playlists but they are meh - either hard to search, or filter - or just bad, so thought I'd ask the hive. thanks ps. i did read the archives for related, and looked up mentioned sites but still querying you
posted to Ask Metafilter by dublin at 5:40 PM on December 4, 2011 (9 comments)

Disappointed by the new, real time FPS direction of X-COM? Tired of waiting for Xenonauts? If you want your Laser Squad style squad based tactical action right now why not try Xenosquad?
posted to MetaFilter by Artw at 10:29 AM on October 29, 2011 (35 comments)

Recommend me awesome turn-based RPGs I can play on my Mac!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lovedbymarylane at 7:07 AM on October 14, 2011 (18 comments)

Fantasy world Glorantha was created in 1978 as a deep setting for board and role -playing games. King of Dragon Pass is a 1999 PC game, also set in Glorantha, where you manage a tribe of bronze age poets, cow-herds, squabblers and warriors. It is being re-released for iOS tomorrow.
posted to MetaFilter by Sebmojo at 8:16 PM on September 6, 2011 (84 comments)

I need to learn more about making effective diagrams to communicate complex design ideas to coworkers. What are your resources for information design for representing systems, rather than raw data/statistics?
posted to Ask Metafilter by subject_verb_remainder at 1:22 PM on August 26, 2011 (12 comments)

Color Scheme Designer 3 allows a user to create harmonious color schemes using their choice of one of six customizable combinations from the color wheel. There is an option to show what a given scheme would look like to users with various types of colorblindness. The resulting scheme can be exported in several formats including HTML+CSS and Photoshop ACO, and a given scheme can even be shared as a link.
posted to MetaFilter by ob1quixote at 12:13 AM on August 26, 2011 (18 comments)

I'm having trouble choosing which font(s) to use -- for example, for a flyer or poster. I don't have a graphic design background or much experience with it, but sometimes I have to design simple pieces for my job. Are there any introductory online resources that can help me learn more so that no one will point and laugh when they see a flyer I made? I'll be looking at this thread and this thread, too. My main fear is that I'll put something together and someone will point and laugh and say, "Oh no, you used THAT font?"
posted to Ask Metafilter by trillian at 10:13 AM on July 30, 2011 (17 comments)

Two and a half years ago, we explored the early history of Cartoon Network... but it wasn't the only player in the youth television game. As a matter of fact, Fred Seibert -- the man responsible for the most inventive projects discussed in that post -- first stretched his creative legs at the network's truly venerable forerunner: Nickelodeon. Founded as Pinwheel, a six-hour block on Warner Cable's innovative QUBE system, this humble channel struggled for years before Seibert's innovative branding work transformed it into a national icon and capstone of a media empire. Much has changed since then, from the mascots and game shows to the versatile orange "splat." But starting tonight in response to popular demand, the network is looking back with a summer programming block dedicated to the greatest hits of the 1990s, including Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Double Dare, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Legends of the Hidden Temple, and All That. To celebrate, look inside for the complete story of the early days of the network that incensed the religious right, brought doo-wop to television, and slimed a million fans -- the golden age of Nickelodeon. (warning: monster post inside)
posted to MetaFilter by Rhaomi at 1:33 PM on July 25, 2011 (116 comments)

Proust is a way for you and your family to share and preserve your stories, one question at a time. The site takes its name from the Proust Questionnaire. Stories can be viewed in several different ways and be set as private or public.
posted to MetaFilter by unliteral at 10:06 PM on July 19, 2011 (17 comments)

I'm starting a podcast where I will likely be interviewing people in their offices with different acoustic environments. I have a Zoom H2. Keeping it as simple as possible, exactly what techniques and software (on OS X) do I need to get the interview at a high level of audio quality, and make a high quality podcast out of it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by shivohum at 12:40 PM on July 13, 2011 (13 comments)

Over 143 episodes of audio, Mike Duncan has covered the founding of Rome through the Crisis of the Third Century in his History of Rome podcast [previously], having now reached the last pagan Emperor, Julian The Apostate. Enlivened by drawing on comparisons to popular culture, from The Empire Strikes Back (when Hannibal makes his appearance) to The Godfather (as a metaphor for Rome's social client system), Mr Duncan's work makes for fun, informative 25-minute sessions with the greatest empire of the ancient western world. If you're interested in more, the podcasts could be handily supplemented with...
posted to MetaFilter by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 2:32 PM on July 10, 2011 (42 comments)

My spouse and I are looking for some new board/card games - can you help?
posted to Ask Metafilter by expialidocious at 3:04 PM on June 11, 2011 (72 comments)

So I have switched to Android and have some questions...
posted to Ask Metafilter by dobbs at 11:00 AM on May 31, 2011 (23 comments)

"Have any of you ever found a great PDF online?"
posted to MetaFilter by grumblebee at 9:01 AM on March 26, 2011 (52 comments)

How can we get our pets across the country?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 2:17 PM on September 26, 2010 (14 comments)

Pants! I want men's pants that are not jeans, not khakis, don't need to be ironed, can be worn to a casual office with a nice shirt, and cost less than $50.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Cool Papa Bell at 10:55 AM on February 7, 2011 (34 comments)

Looking for recommendations of horror stories set in space - movies, TV shows/episodes, books, comics, games etc. Bonus points for 'ghost ship'/'haunted house' story constructions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by slimepuppy at 1:13 PM on February 6, 2011 (43 comments)

I have been having a wonderful time making a vaporware iPad app using the templates on Omnigraffle, and want to make it real. Other than the Stanford iPhone class, O'Reilly Books, and Stack Overflow, what are other good resources I need for learning to build an iPad app?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rockindata at 11:04 PM on January 11, 2011 (8 comments)

I've been doing LAMP web development for about ten years. I'd like to learn a new language to diversify my skills. What language should I choose?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ixohoxi at 12:01 PM on January 7, 2011 (32 comments)

Hacking Whole Foods: Give me your best suggestions and tips for finding LOW-priced options at Whole Foods that are not available in typical, mainstream chain grocery stores.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Cool Papa Bell at 1:45 PM on January 6, 2011 (56 comments)

What are the most inexplicable internet videos you know of?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cmoj at 12:28 PM on December 28, 2010 (87 comments)

I really enjoy watching skilled craftspeople do their thing. Please suggest some TV shows that document an individual showing off their skills.
posted to Ask Metafilter by SueDenim at 4:18 PM on December 26, 2010 (20 comments)

Walk me through getting prescription glasses online, please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mygothlaundry at 9:58 AM on November 30, 2010 (25 comments)

What books have helped you succeed and grow professionally? Although recommendations like Getting Things Done or How To Win Friends And Influence People would be great, I would also like to hear about fiction or non-business books that you have read that have positively impacted your career. I am familiar with this thread about particular fields. I am more interested in books that have helped you generally in your career, regarding topics as diverse as work ethic, courage, communication, organization, leadership, relationships, work-life balance, etc. If the Men's Style Manual has impacted your career, bring it on!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jasondigitized at 12:34 PM on October 22, 2010 (28 comments)

My kid is bad. I need a book to teach me how to make her not be bad anymore.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ND¢ at 9:54 AM on September 23, 2010 (61 comments)

At year's end, I'm transitioning to a new web dev department that uses RoR extensively. Problem is, I've been a PHP/mySQL guy my whole working life. Help me bone up on my RoR, stat!
posted to Ask Metafilter by (bb|[^b]{2}) at 6:55 AM on September 20, 2010 (9 comments)

Blalock's Indie Playlist is a pretty good way for me to find new music. However, it's rather indie-centric and my tastes in music are more diverse than that. Are there any other playlists on the internet that do the same kind of thing except with different genres?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 1:22 PM on September 7, 2010 (11 comments)

What is your personal code of conduct at work? What are the things you learned over the years about the do's and don'ts at work, irrespective of the industry you are in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by xm at 8:53 PM on September 5, 2010 (92 comments)

The Perfect Five posts five songs per week(ish): a recent hit, a cover, a classic, a remix, and a wildcard. "A music blog for people who don't have time for music blogs."
posted to MetaFilter by theodolite at 2:05 PM on August 24, 2010 (10 comments)

frontsection.net is a tasteful, politically right-on and truly curatorial take on aggregating web content. Careful, combined with an MF habit, this is going to eat up a lot of hours. Although the site is MetaFilter-inspired, all links are the fruit of one intrepid reader whose work, it must be admitted, sometimes grinds to a halt for up to a week at a time.
posted to MetaFilter by Roachbeard at 10:59 PM on August 14, 2010 (36 comments)

Confused in Catan? Conflicted about Carcassonne? Puzzled in Puerto Rico? You've heard about all these awesome new board games that are out these days, but don't know where to begin? Help is here! Scott Nicholson knows all about 'em, and will explain them in great detail in his video series Board Games With Scott!
posted to MetaFilter by JHarris at 2:31 AM on August 8, 2010 (56 comments)

Martin Cherett is blogging the Second World War, daily, seventy years on.
posted to MetaFilter by Fiasco da Gama at 8:11 PM on August 5, 2010 (23 comments)

I have a bad habit of buying lunch while at work. What can I make for lunch that will fulfill my super-strong cravings for huge burritos and greasy pizza?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sucre at 9:52 AM on June 22, 2010 (34 comments)

Must Read Soccer has one aim: To bring you the best writing in English on football, wherever we find it, fresh almost daily, and without favor.
posted to MetaFilter by Joe Beese at 8:45 AM on June 6, 2010 (16 comments)

Guido's Python: Introduction is part of a series by Yaniv Aknin which seeks to look at the programming language through the eyes of Guido van Rossum, author of the language (and mentioned previously).
posted to MetaFilter by Deathalicious at 1:14 PM on May 12, 2010 (67 comments)

I'm looking for a completely minimal blog/cms/wordpress skin.
posted to Ask Metafilter by codacorolla at 11:58 AM on April 30, 2010 (15 comments)

CSS Tips I Wish I Knew When I First Started - Seven JavaScript Things I Wish I Knew Much Earlier In My Career
posted to MetaFilter by Artw at 12:31 PM on April 21, 2010 (65 comments)

Travelfilter: things to do in Lyon (France)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by altolinguistic at 9:55 AM on March 9, 2006 (9 comments)

Where can I find the funniest posts on mefi?
posted to MetaTalk by yawper at 12:21 PM on April 7, 2010 (123 comments)

I need recommendations for consumer tax preparation software, other than TurboTax.
posted to Ask Metafilter by elfgirl at 8:08 AM on January 10, 2009 (6 comments)

Plane crashes in to the word trade center. Apologies for not linking to anything besides the main CNN page but there are no full stories on this yet. The plane crashed into the building about six minutes ago, from what the TV is saying. We are about sixty blocks north and we can see the smoke over the skyline.
posted to MetaFilter by karen at 5:58 AM on September 11, 2001 (491 comments)

Stackoverflow is great for getting questions answered, but sometimes I want to fix up someone else's code, or learn Python by doing, or solve some language-agnostic puzzles, even if they're meant for high schoolers or undergraduates. Sometimes I try to wrap my mind around some incomprehensible or deceptively comprehensible programs. Sometimes I want to write Haskell in C++ or one- liners in Python.
posted to MetaFilter by d. z. wang at 10:58 PM on March 6, 2010 (14 comments)

Now that I am able, I would like to pay the debts I have accrued over the past few years. When confronted with debt collectors, what is the best way to deal with them so that this positively impacts my credit report?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Loto at 5:41 PM on October 15, 2009 (12 comments)

Web-based RPGs similar to Kingdom of Loathing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Dysk at 9:36 AM on February 20, 2010 (6 comments)

Trying to improve my cooking skills, but every recipe website I've looked at is terrible. Anything better out there? How about OS X recipe apps?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nostrich at 6:01 PM on February 18, 2010 (31 comments)

R is quickly becoming the programming language for data analysis and statistics. R (an implementation of S) is free, open-source, and has hundreds of packages available. You can use it on the command-line, through a GUI, or in your favorite text editor. Use it with Python, Perl, or Java. Sweave R code into LaTeX documents for reproducible research.
posted to MetaFilter by parudox at 4:07 PM on February 15, 2010 (114 comments)