- Paperback: 1054 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (3 Aug 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0782128203
- ISBN-13: 978-0782128208
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 19 x 6.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Presented as a one-stop resource, Mastering XHTML is a chunky 1000-page volume, with over 400 pages used for a comprehensive reference to XHTML, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and JavaScript scripting. Without assuming any prior knowledge, the authors explain how to write full-featured XHTML Web pages, from first code through to final upload.
Unlike some titles, Mastering XHTML does not read like an HTML book rehashed. After a general introduction, there is a chapter on XHTML structure showing how it relates to the wider XML specification. Further chapters cover links, images, tables, forms and frames. There is a useful section on converting HTML to XHTML, either by hand or using tools, a strong chapter on style sheets, and a brief look at JavaScript and multimedia. The closing chapters take a step back to look at the process of developing a Web site, with tips on planning, on making a site easy to navigate, and on how to publish to the Internet. Finally, the reference section includes notes and examples, greatly increasing its value.
This is a well laid-out book with clear and careful explanations and a limited n umber of screenshots. On the downside, those who have existing Web skills may find the pace too slow. It is a book that covers core topics in depth, rather than attempting the whole range of web authoring topics. The authors focus entirely on XHTML code, rather than on tools such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver, making this an excellent companion to books that cover specific products. --Tim Anderson
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XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) is an advanced version of HTML - the fundamental building block for intranets and the Web. This text provides complete coverage of all essential XHTML topics from formatting fundamentals to forms, frames, tables and image maps.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mastering XHTML covers the beginners guide to XHTML through to a more advanced level of programming knowledge and understanding of the 'next generation' programming language set to replace the more limited use of HTML tags.
Over the course of 1000+ pages the book is set out in a very clear fashion that allows non-programmers to find their way in what could be seen as a pretty daunting subject matter. That said, seasoned HTML programmers wishing to convert or simply add another string to their bow, may well find the pace of the book a little slow.
The author includes a very good chapter on CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) aswell as a brief introduction to JavaScript and multimedia. But in general, the book focuses on teaching XHTML code in a comprehensive yet easy to understand manner that makes for a very good professional study book for professionals and students alike.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Good for Beginners
24 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
I have a self-taught knowledge of XHTML, and I got this book hoping to learn more about it. I studied it from cover to cover, and, though I would not claim to me a master or expert of the subject, I definately have a broder, sturdier understanding of XHTML. The book provided good examples, so the reader can clearly understand the lesson. I was also surprised to find that it is strikingly different than online tutorials in that it does not simply define tags or provide template-like code for the reader to copy into notepad. Instead, it breaks down the tags and the code, so the reader can fully understand it and manipulate it in his/her own code. I was also surprised to find that it was not at all like the technical reference books that I am used to. The Mastering XHTML book does not assume that the reader has any knowledge of XHTML when starting the book. So even if you know absolutely nothing about XHTML, you will be able to understand this book.
It is definately for beginners, though. So if you're formally trained or already at the O'Reilly Definitive Guide level, you will be horribly bored. If, however, you are like I was and are looking for something to build a sturdy foundation about XHTML, you will be pleased. This is also a good book for transitioning from HTML to XHTML.
It is definately for beginners, though. So if you're formally trained or already at the O'Reilly Definitive Guide level, you will be horribly bored. If, however, you are like I was and are looking for something to build a sturdy foundation about XHTML, you will be pleased. This is also a good book for transitioning from HTML to XHTML.
2 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Unlock the mistery of XHTML!!
28 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
This is a long read but pack full of great info. The future of the web is XHTML, any developer needs this book.
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