0

I am creating a website with a lot of programming language, and words that are related to programming and application development.

Now I like the idea to have a tooltip on certain words, let's say a word like php. When someone rolls over the word a small popup appears with a small text explaining what it is. Stackoverflow uses the same when you roll over a tag.

Is here an API that I can use to get the info on certain words, or should I create it myself.

Improve this question

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2

you are looking for jQuery or similar type javascript/AJAX type stuff. What you trying todo has been done many times before and is available in many open source libraries, just find the right library and use it.

and mix it up with a free service yourself, someone asked this question before

Improve this answer
6
  • Do they supply the text also? Or do you mean the rollover effect only?
    – Saif Bechan
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 9:49
  • I was talking about roll over effect only, I think you shoud break this question to two questions, one for the roll over part and another for places where one can get text the descriptions from. As matter of fact you can make it as simple as just finding text description for the words i.e. Free dictionary Services. Hell, I ask that question myself.
    – jimjim
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 9:57
  • @Saif : Updated the answer.
    – jimjim
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 9:59
  • I was only looking for the description part, I can make the rollover part myself. The final question in the post is:*Is here an API that I can use to get the info on certain words, or should I create it myself.* I'm not looking for the rollover effect, I can make that blindfolded.
    – Saif Bechan
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 11:48
  • @Saif : What do you mean by certain words? are you talking about using an index?
    – jimjim
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 11:59

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.