- Paperback: 840 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (6 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764570781
- ISBN-13: 978-0764570780
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.6 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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What is this book about?
Beginning Web Programming with HTML, XHTML, and CSS teaches you how to write Web pages using HTML, XHTML, and CSS. It follows standards–based principles, but also teaches readers ways around problems they are likely to face using (X)HTML.
While XHTML is the "current" standard, the book still covers HTML because many people do not yet understand that XHTML is the official successor to HTML, and many readers will still stick with HTML for backward compatibility and simpler/informal Web pages that don′t require XHTML compliance.
The book teaches basic principles of usability and accessibility along the way, to get users into the mode of developing Web pages that will be available to as many viewers as possible from the start. The book also covers the most commonly used programming/scripting language — JavaScript — and provides readers with a roadmap of other Web technologies to learn after mastering this book to add more functionality to their sites.
From the Back Cover
As the Web has evolved, tools and methods for creating Web pages have also changed and matured. This book teaches you to create Web sites using a combination of new and mature technologies and shows you the best practices that have emerged for using these technologies.
In these pages you will learn to build Web sites with traditional HTML and its successor XHTML. You will see how CSS can be used to make your Web pages more attractive by controlling the presentation and formatting of pages, and how to use JavaScript™ to enhance the power of your pages. Along the way you will learn how to make your pages work in several generations of Web browsers, including new Web–enabled devices such as mobile phones. You′ll also learn techniques that make your site more usable and accessible.
What you will learn from this book
- How to create Web sites using established standards
- The differences between HTML and its successor XHTML
- How to include images and links in your pages
- Methods of collecting information from visitors to your site using forms
- Ways to control the appearance of your pages (such as fonts, colors, and backgrounds) using CSS
- How to use tables, frames, and CSS to control page layout
- Design issues such as creating simple navigation and usable forms
- How to deliver Web pages to a wide range of devices
- The basics of using JavaScript in your pages
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who wants to understand the language of the Web and learn to create Web pages. You should know how to access and view Web pages with a browser, but previous programming experience is not necessary.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the book to develop my understanding of XHTML/css with the specific purpose of trying to better understand accessibility issues. I think the book does a good job in getting you 'up and running'. However, the finished site does not render properly in Firefox (released version 1 or 1.5 Beta 2)if you try and magnify/enlarge the text the page actually disintegrates! It looks/behaves great in Opera and IE (subject to IEs limitations). I have tried raising the question on the publishers forum and not had a reply. Im unable to figure out how to correct the problem - is it code from the 'page' or a browser issue?
I still believe the author has produced a good work in a complex field; if this issue could be clarified I would reconsider my rating.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a very good and easy to understand book, but the only drawback on it is the amount of errors there are. I have got up to Chapter 7, which explains about CSS and it looks as if the author, just couldn't be bothered with it. He missed out whole load of code, and you need to look at the code which is downloadable from the site.
If I was you, I'd go for O'Reilly books to get anything good. I was recommended this book by my university, and I'm now wishing that I didn't buy it. Its a total waste of money.
If you don't mind having errors, then go ahead buy it, otherwise, don't waste your time on it.
If I was you, I'd go for O'Reilly books to get anything good. I was recommended this book by my university, and I'm now wishing that I didn't buy it. Its a total waste of money.
If you don't mind having errors, then go ahead buy it, otherwise, don't waste your time on it.
Format:Paperback
If you are looking to learn XHTML then this is a great place to start.
The author does an excellent job at guiding novices through the complex
world of XHTML.
From start to finish, the book gradually steps through the basics of XHMTL
in a clear, easy to follow fashion.
Like any good book, you find yourself putting it down only to pick it straight
back up again.
If you bought the book for XHMTL alone you will be most impressed. Add a
taster of CSS, HTML and a little bit of Javascript for good measure, and
you have one hell of a book.
Give it a go, you will not disappointed!
The author does an excellent job at guiding novices through the complex
world of XHTML.
From start to finish, the book gradually steps through the basics of XHMTL
in a clear, easy to follow fashion.
Like any good book, you find yourself putting it down only to pick it straight
back up again.
If you bought the book for XHMTL alone you will be most impressed. Add a
taster of CSS, HTML and a little bit of Javascript for good measure, and
you have one hell of a book.
Give it a go, you will not disappointed!
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Good work
It is a very good book for beginners of Web-programming. The book covers many issues in good detail, and the examples shown help readers very much. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Konstantinos D.
Good book but....
Good straightforwrad book which is written in a style easier to understand by novices such as myself and stays away form too much jargon. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Andrew
Easy to read, understand and a good reference book thereafter
I bought this book having already read a colleagues copy. I found it to be simple, well thought out and easy to follow and wanted to have a copy of my own for reference to the... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by JoeD
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Very good book for anyone with no knowledge of programming. I've nearly finished it and have already ordered my next Wrox book. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2008 by R. J. Graves
Helpful guide....
I am a 3rd year Information Systems Student and this book has been really useful with assisting me with XHTML and CSS in my Web Principles module. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2004 by "danielletayl63"
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