Treehouse Quick Tips

In this Quick Tip we'll learn how to apply multiple background images to an element with just one CSS declaration. This CSS3 tool allows you to layer several background images on top of each other to create the perfect look. And, it's as easy as specifying different images in the background-image element you are probably already using.

In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we'll learn how to add drop shadows to HTML elements with the CSS box-shadow property. This allows you to change shadow effects on an element with just a few quick CSS edits, rather than opening Photoshop and creating a new image.

In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to load and use brushes and patterns in Adobe Photoshop. Using brushes and patterns allows you to create a tactile and artistic feel that will set your design apart from the rest.

Effective marketing often comes down to who has the best content. However, whether you’re a designer or not, you still have to lead users along the right path. In this Quick Tip, marketing teacher Dan Gorgone describes how considering the user's goals, experience, and the basics of design can help you create calls to action to get results.

Great customer service is essential to running a successful business. In this video, we'll go over a few tips that will help you take your customer service to the next level!

All business strive for success and by setting, aligning and tracking goals, they can set themselves on the right path. In this video we're going to look at the SMART framework to create specific, realistic goals that will increase employee performance and closely tie them with the company’s overall mission and strategy.

The Pomodoro Technique allows you to manage your time and stay productive with just a simple kitchen timer. In this technique, you will work on a single task without stopping for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. This technique is a very simple way to maintain a high degree of focus, and will help you to immediately get more done.

Learn how to create an animated button for your iOS App. Animated buttons are created using the classes UIButton and UIImage. A smooth animation can be achieved by using a series of images animated over a short duration.

Let's take a look at how to apply styles and themes to our Android app. The Theme Preview tool allows us to see how the new theme will look on our app. You'll be able to see how the UI elements will look when you apply the theme. A well designed theme can set your app apart, and help you to develop faster.

In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to deal with unwanted anti-aliasing in Photoshop and achieve pixel perfection when working with vector shapes. This method is referred to as pixel-hinting. Using Adope Illustrator and Photoshop, you can apply pixel hinting to your vector shapes to get exactly the design you are looking for.

This video will show you how to switch between screens in an Android app. A new android project starts with one basic activity. There are a variety of ways to switch activities in Android, and in this video we'll see how to use a button on the main screen. First you'll want to create a new activity. Then use a button on the first activity and an onClick listener to switch activities. The intent will execute the switch between activities. Intents are very powerful and can make use of so many apps, classes, and services on your device.

It's easy to start developing apps for Android. To get started, you'll need to download a few tools. This video will show you how to get everything you'll need.

In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to learn how to edit HTML and learn about text editors.

In this Treehouse Quick Tip, we're going to get started with HTML or Hyper Text Markup Language, which is the basic language of websites. There might be several languages you've heard of, like CSS, JavaScript, and more, and those are part of making websites, too. However, the only language that is required is HTML, so when you're first learning, you'll want to focus your attention there.