Wandering electrons... but not too far

Opera, the browser

• Opera Browser

  Download the Opera browser and experience how much better a browser can be.

• Opera Support

  New to Opera or have a question on the browser? This is your starting point.

• Opera Forums

  Didn't find the answer to your question in the previous link? Post it in the forums (Don't forget to search them first).

• Opera's Settings File Explained

  An explanation of the 'opera:config' screen for advanced customizing.

• A web page appears to display incorrectly in Opera

  A good introduction to what may make a web page display incorrectly in Opera.

• Dev Opera

  "Dev Opera is a community resource site where developers can share tips, tricks, extensions and more."

• Opera Developer Console and DOM Snapshot tools

  Two very useful tools for website developers.

• Opera Press FAQ

  Destined for the Press, but an interesting read for anybody.

• Opera Watch

  "Opera Watch, an Opera browser blog, is run by Daniel Goldman, who works for Opera Software as a Technical Evangelist." If you are new to Opera, be sure to see his "Opera tips" section.

• Top 150 Popular Firefox Extensions and Opera

  Rijk's list compares Opera's built-in functionalities to Firefox's add-ons. Particularly handy for those coming to Opera from Firefox.

• Web Developer Toolbar & Menu for Opera

  Also for web developpers: Use this in conjunction with the Opera Developer Console and DOM Snapshot tools (above)

• Extending Opera : The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Opera

  Thought it was impossible? Probably not. But as Pallab points out, finding out how may be difficult. Luckily he's brought together a LOT of helpful advanced customization sources here.

• Flashblock for Opera 9

  From A.Ruzanov's blog; if you've just had it up to here with useless flash animations.

• Opera version history

  This page tracks the introduction and finalization of Opera features. Comes in handy when other browsers claim to be the first to introduce features already present in Opera.

• Opera Desktop Team

The other side of my brain

• Wandering electrons… but not too far "2"

  My blog for subjects other than Opera / web technologies. Give it a visit to explore the other corners of my noggin.

Wanna make a web site?

• My site doesn't work in x browser

  This (relatively) short article on why a site can work in Internet Explorer and not in other browsers, such as Opera or Firefox, should be prerequisite reading for anyone wanting to make a webpage.

• HTML Dog

  This is a how-to site that I found (and still find) very useful for learning HTML and CSS

• W3Schools

  Although not to be confused with the W3C (see below), this how-to site is also quite useful. It provides most notably web-based interactive tools that you can use to grasp basic concepts quickly.

• World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

  The W3C is, if you will, the "Governing Body" of website development. Sometimes difficult reading, but this is the source of all standards compliance.

• W3C Markup Validation Service

  If you want your website to display correctly in all browsers, it needs to compliant to the standards established by the W3C. You can use this validator to test your HTML markup.

• W3C CSS Validation Service

  Your CSS must also be valid to insure correct cross-platform display. Check it here.

• Web-developer's Handbook

  This is a pretty handy useful-links site for those looking for web development specific sites.

• A List Apart

  As they say it themselves, "'For people who make websites', A List Apart Magazine (...) explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices." Essential reading.