Product Description
Decipher the code, use the right tools, and conquer the online world of the World Wide Web. This comprehensive guide demystifies HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) so you can create sophisticated and interactive Web pages, robust applications, and as many other ways of interacting on the Web as you can think of. You'll even learn to code cool content for many mobile devices that include a browser. Inside, find all the tools, tips, and techniques you need to succeed.
From the Back Cover
Speak the right language and the Web is yours Decipher the code, use the right tools, and conquer the online world of the World Wide Web. This comprehensive guide demystifies HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) so you can create sophisticated and interactive Web pages, robust applications, and as many other ways of interacting on the Web as you can think of. You'll even learn to code cool content for many mobile devices that include a browser. Inside, find all the tools, tips, and techniques you need to succeed.
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Explore the underlying structure of all Web pages
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Learn the basics of text structure, meta tags, links, and more
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Write scripts, master dynamic HTML, and use CSS editing tools
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Create Web pages for mobile devices with XHTML Basic
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Harness new Web 2.0 features with microformats
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Add colors, backgrounds, multimedia, and interactivity
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Clean up, test, and validate your code
Companion Web Site
Code samples from the book are available for download at www.wiley.com/go/htmlxhtmlandcssbible4e
About the Author
Steven M. Schafer is a Linux, open source, and open standards advocate. He served as director of certification and development for the Free Standards Group and as CTO of a Linux-based software company specializing in Linux and open-source–based, enterprise-level software and services. He is fluent in many programming languages, including PHP, Java, JavaScript, C, and shell scripting as well as Web technologies HTML and CSS. He is the author of several books, ranging from game strategy guides to books about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, LAMP technologies, and others.
