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Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML

Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML

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Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc.



Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.7
EAN: 9780596101978
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 059610197X
Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 694
Publication Date: 2005-12-08
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Summary: Very helpful book
Comment: I found this book very helpful. It teaches in a way that really works for me. I will probably try other Head First books to fill my needs.

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Summary: Looking back - this was a good introduction
Comment: When I first started putting together websites a few
years back this was the only book I read.

I think I made it about half-way through... I still
don't know how to write CSS and I haven't had to learn.

When I was using this book I used HTML-Kit - free HTML
editor that is pretty good. I learned enough hand-coding
to create fairly retarded websites that got my point
across and made me a lot of money.

Once I had made some money I bought XSite Pro and I don't
often hand-code HTML anymore, though I do go in and edit
stuff when I need to.

The WYSIWYG editors have come a long way in the last couple
of years. These days you can make a really nice looking
website with Wordress... with no HTML knowledge at all.

At the time I got this book it helped me with what I
wanted to do - make some simple sites. These days I would
just tell you to learn Wordpress if you just want
to create a site.

I write website saleletters and the WYSIWYG editors often
make messy HTML that doesn't behave well in all browsers -
most notably Mozilla and Internet Explorer. I find
it necessary sometimes to open the code of a letter an
pull out a lot of junk HTML. The foundation of my
understanding of how to do that is this book.

A worthwhile introduction - but you can make a site today
without it.

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Summary: Good foundation for those wanting to learn this topic
Comment: I was already pretty familar with this topic but had many "holes" in my understanding of several parts, especially CSS. This book has fixed that and fast. It is the most rapid I have ever read a technical book. The style is fun and it is very good at getting you to remember the main points. I would say it can be a little light on the details, I'm used to reading much denser material, but for those wanting a good quick foundation, this book is excellent.

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Summary: First Tech book EVER That I Read Cover To Cover!
Comment: I have been in the web development business for more than 10 years. I bought this book because I wanted to see where I stand in terms of the latest web development technologies and techniques, and to close any gaps in my skill-set.

This book turned out to be the first tech book EVER that I read cover to cover! What a fun read it was! The format in which the book is written, makes it a breeze to read. It might be more than 600 pages, but it's not like other 600-page books that are often a struggle to get through.

This book taught me a lot. I always simply used "HTML 4.01 transitional" because it seemed the easiest and is the most forgiving. Now I know more about the other specifications and why it is good to write "strict" HTML, or rather, XHTML. I now understand what XHTML and CSS are supposed to be used for in a web page. I think I used them the right way at least 80% of the time, but now that I understand the real role of each, I can do it right 100% of the time. I used to use tables for layout, but now understand the "box model" and using CSS for layout. I have learned a lot more about CSS and writing my styles in much more efficient ways.

If you are a web guru who has always kept up with the latest stuff, this book will be a waste for you. If you are someone who knows a lot about web development, but want to make sure you are current and possibly close some gaps, this book might be one of the best web dev books you'll ever read, and it will be a breeze. If you are just starting out, this book is a great place to start. It will take you a little longer to get though because you'll be doing all the exercises (if you want to do it right, anyway), but you will have a decent set of current skills by the time you get to the end. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Get To the Point, Please
Comment: This book contains a lot of good information about using HTML and CSS to create functional, stylish web pages; the authors apparently know the subject matter very well. However, this manual "beats around the bush" far too much in trying to make the information "fun and entertaining." I did not buy this book to be entertained; I bought it to get educated. Many pages contain nothing more than empty whitespace and corny, useless depictions. This publication contains about 700 pages, but could easily be trimmed down to about 300 to 350 pages if the information was presented in a more direct and concise format. The Freemans should stop trying to be funny and entertaining because they are NOT good it. They should stick to teaching HTML and CSS because I think they would be very good at that - once they eliminate all of the useless drivel.


Editorial Reviews:

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your Web pages over time, and so your web pages work in all the browsers and mobile devices out there. Oh, and if you've never heard of CSS, that's okay - we won't tell anyone you're still partying like it's 1999 - but if you're going to create Web pages in the 21st century then you'll want to know and understand CSS.

Learn the real secrets of creating Web pages, and why everything your boss told you about HTML tables is probably wrong (and what to do instead). Most importantly, hold your own with your co-worker (and impress cocktail party guests) when he casually mentions how his HTML is now strict, and his CSS is in an external style sheet.

With Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML, you'll avoid the embarrassment of thinking web-safe colors still matter, and the foolishness of slipping a font tag into your pages. Best of all, you'll learn HTML and CSS in a way that won't put you to sleep. If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works. Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, this book will load HTML, CSS, and XHTML into your brain in a way that sticks.

So what are you waiting for? Leave those other dusty books behind and come join us in Webville. Your tour is about to begin.

"Elegant design is at the core of every chapter here, each concept conveyed with equal doses of pragmatism and wit." --Ken Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Disney Online

"This book is a thoroughly modern introduction to forward-looking practices in web page markup and presentation." --Danny Goodman, author of Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Guide

"What used to be a long trial and error learning process has now been reduced neatly into an engaging paperback." --Mike Davidson, CEO, Newsvine, Inc.

"I love Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML--it teaches you everything you need to learn in a 'fun coated' format!" --Sally Applin, UI Designer and Artist

"I haven't had as much fun reading a book (other than Harry Potter) in years. And your book finally helped me break out of my hapless so-last-century way of creating web pages." --Professor David M. Arnow, Department of Computer and Information Science, Brooklyn College

"If you've ever had a family member who wanted you to design a website for them, buy them Head First HTML with CSS and XHTML. If you've ever asked a family member to design you a web site, buy this book. If you've ever bought an HTML book and ended up using it to level your desk, or for kindling on a cold winter day, buy this book. This is the book you've been waiting for. This is the learning system you've been waiting for." --Warren Kelly, Blogcritics.org



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