- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (2 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201379619
- ISBN-13: 978-0201379617
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Acting as both a comprehensive reference guide and a clear tutorial, this book explains the principles behind DHTML and, using a learn-by-example approach, enables you to acquire techniques for effective DHTML scripting. Learn DHTML the same way you probably learned HTML—by looking at other people's source code! Inspired by the author's web-based DHTML Demos, this book contains solid examples of DHTML that can be taken apart and plugged into existing web pages for dynamic effects.
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If you're tired of programming manuals that start with trivial details and examples and illustrate only the most basic demos, then this book is for you. In Dynamic HTML: The HTML Developer's Guide you will learn DHTML the same way you probably learned HTML--by looking at other people's source code.
Because scripting with DHTML is much more complex than with regular HTML, many web developers are hesitant to begin learning this vital technology. Dynamic HTML is a valuable resource to help you master this important new skill. Both a comprehensive reference guide and a clear tutorial, this book explains the principles behind DHTML and, using a learn-by-example approach, enables you to acquire techniques for effective DHTML scripting. Inspired by the author's web-based DHTML Demos, this book contains solid examples of DHTML that can be taken apart and plugged into existing web pages for dynamic effects.
Among its key features, Dynamic HTML offers:
- Complete, easy to understand coverage of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Document Object Models (DOM) for both Microsoft and Netscape versions of DHTML
- Real-world examples that can be plugged in as is, including animations, drag and drop, timelines, pull-down menus, pop-out menus, transitions, and filters, for creating instant dynamic effects on existing web pages
- A unique, learn-by-example approach that explains demonstrations in detail, taking the code apart line by line to illustrate the script in action
- Coverage of Internet Explorer 5 and Netscape 5
- The perfect blend of conversational tone, solid technical explanations, personal insights, and valuable exercises that lighten the task of learning DHTML essentials
The companion web site for this book, which includes sample code, demos referenced in the book, and working examples, is located at http://www.ruleweb.com/dhtml/index.html
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In all honestly, if you know nothing about web design, do not get this book. This book provideds an excellent foundation in DHTML/CSS for people who have HTML experience and want to move their programming to a higher level. While it does not teach JavaScript (a critical component of most DHTML programming), it does provide an excellent line-by-line breakdown of each example -- more than enough to understand the code.
I have seen many DHTML books. None come close to this one for examples. It covers everything you need to know from simple DHTML, to using push technology. The supporting website has really grown over the last little while to include many excellent DHTML examples.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I cannot speak too highly of this book, nor of its accompanying Web Site. I run my own Web Site and, although an amateur, I found HTML and JavaScript reasonably manageable. I confess, however, that I baulked at moving on to DHTML for 4- and 5-level Browsers. It all seemed just too daunting - until I discovered Jeff Rule's excellent 'Dynamic HTML'.
The book is beautifully presented and written, and, unlike so many computer and internet textbooks, avoids jargon and that ever-so irritating teenage juvenile style! Moreover, I found it all accessible, and the concepts are built up slowly and sensibly. A key feature is the careful dissection of the Scripts as you move along.
The book is absolutely superb on cross-browser and platform problems between Netscape and Internet Explorer (which are too often ignored by Web Masters) and this make the Scripting highly practical. I also found the Scripts to be of genuine value and not just 'nerdy' inventions, especially those dealing with animations, drag and drop, transitions, filters, and menus.
The publishers are also to be congratulated on producing a clean, unfussy, adult text, with a simple use of bold and tables. There is a helpful Glossary and two final Chapters on 'The Future' and 'Dynamic HTML Authoring Tools', such as 'Dreamweaver'.
All in all, therefore, a model text. The supporting Web Site is just as helpful and is likewise highly recommended. And it all works! Not an Alert anywhere!
Thanks to Mr. Rule for a book which genuinely helps the amateur Web Page designer, but doesn't insult her/his intelligence.
Philip Stott, London, UK
Format:Paperback
This book is perfect for me because I can use it as a reference, and a tutorial. I am person that learns best by example, so this book is perfect. If you learn best by explanation, this book is defenitly not for you.
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Great Resource!!!!!!!
I undertook the task of teaching myself dHTML as part of my senior thesis project. This book was a great resource to have as I was wading through and figuring out code. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 1999
agree w/mcgill
agree 95% w/the review of "Darin McGill" below. Great intro, gets right to the important issues, has sample code, but has two failings: 1) isn't a complete... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1999
It's best aspect is its size.
Had I not written on the book I would have retured it. Jeff claims to teach by example and critisizes authors of big technical reference books who give you the first example after... Read more
Published on 31 July 1999
Thoroughly user-friendly. Highly recommended
I found this book inside my bookstore, and bought it immediately. I have to say, this was an investment well worth the (reasonable) price. Read more
Published on 20 July 1999
Excellent primer on DHTML
This book is a refreshing change from other texts on DHTML and Javascript. It provides a practical taste of the core subject areas without overwhelming the reader with excessive... Read more
Published on 11 July 1999
The comprehensive guide to easy and complex DHTML
This is, to my opinion the best book I have ever read on both DHTML and web site development. "Dynamic Html : The Html Developer's Guide" covers both very easy and... Read more
Published on 10 July 1999
Decent intro, but lacking coverage
Rule's book is a great introduction to -doing- DHTML. He has lots of stuff to get you started; this is a learn-by-example book. Read more
Published on 7 July 1999
This is definetly a good book.
One thing I liked about this book is that it introduced me to many concepts in HTML and interactive webpages that I did not previously know. Read more
Published on 6 July 1999
Great into to DHTML
This is a wonderful book. It is written by the web master who maintains Discovery.com, the Discovery Channel's website. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1999
Great book for the intermediate programmer!
I'm an intermediate programmer and was very impressed with Mr. Rule's simple wording and easy examples. Mr. Rule covers most of the topics that we programmers have trouble with. Read more
Published on 20 May 1999
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