FrontPage(r) 2002: A Beginner's Guide [Paperback]

Kirupa Chinnathambi (Author)

Book Description

Series: Beginner's Guides (Osborne) | Publication Date: July 26, 2001

Perfect book for new FrontPage users: Users will learn the fundamentals of building and deploying Web pages with FrontPage X.
-- Assumes that the reader has no previous experience with FrontPage
-- Covers FrontPage's new features, including: photo gallery, automatic Web content, enhanced drawing capabilities, usage analysis, and much more...
-- Capitalizes on the established pedagogy of the Beginner's Guide series, including modules, Ask the Expert, 1-Minute Drills, and more
-- Addresses the complete spectrum of FrontPage design issues -- from analysis to finished product

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From the Back Cover

Essential Skills for First-Time Designers

From planning to designing to going live, FrontPage 2002: A Beginner's Guide will teach you to create attractive, fully functioning Web sites. Learn to use the latest features of FrontPage 2002 through the tutorials and step-by-step examples in this easy-to-follow guide. Customize the familiar user interface, create visual interest with DHTML, format globally with Cascading Style Sheets, edit HTML, and make your site interactive. Plus--get helpful advice on targeting your audience, hyperlinking, publishing your site to different types of servers, maintaining your site, and managing and storing data. Packed with information that's presented in a simple, proven format, this book is a great starting point for learning and extending FrontPage's capabilities.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

• Modules--Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
• Goals--Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
• Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
• 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
• Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
• Projects--Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning

Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author

Kirupa Chinnathambi (Hoover, AL) is a prominent Web site developer and Flash designer. Kirupa started his signature Web site, kirupa.com, in 1988 at the age of 13 (he's currently 16 years-old). Kirupa Chinnathambi provides a host of useful resources for the Web design community on kirupa.com. Additionally, he provides Web and Flash design services on a freelance basis, and his most recent project, AfricaBookcase.com, demonstrates the full breadth of his skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional (July 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072134917
• ISBN-13: 978-0072134919
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,070,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide for FrontPage 2002, August 23, 2001

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"pkrajan" (Cookeville, Tennessee, USA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FrontPage(r) 2002: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

The book FrontPage 2002: A Beginner's Guide by Kirupa Chinnathambi will be a boon for both beginners as well as experienced persons. Integrated throughout the book are many learning tools that facilitate easy learning of the concepts as well as techniques. Goals at the beginning of the chapters, Hints, Notes, 1-minute drills, Ask the Expert items, Mastery Checks and Cautions are all well thoughtout techniques that will assist any one interested in mastering the FrontPage 2002. At the end of each chapter is a project which provides a comprehensive training in the use of the techniques learned in the chapter.

The book has been written in a very easily readable style. At the same time, it contains almost everything about FrontPage 2002; nothing important is left out. The author's experience on designing webpages clearly shows in the chapter on webpage design. It is an excellent way to teach the techniques of building a good webpage by comparing two sites and bringing out the good features of each. As a long time educator of technical subjects, I can easily see the effectiveness of this superb writing.

The discussions on such advanced topics as animation, web components and interactive forms make this book suitable not only for beginners but also for experienced persons. Overall, this is a comprehensive book, excellently written with the reader in mind. It should be in the hands of any one who wants to learn FrontPage 2002.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great FrontPage book for All Users, December 5, 2001

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DHTML Dude (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FrontPage(r) 2002: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

Mr. Chinnathambi wrote an excellent book regarding Microsoft's FrontPage 2002. I bought this book upon reading the excellent reviews, and I could not be more happy that I did. As long-time fan of HTML and Web programming, I was amazed at how much FrontPage 2002 can accomplish quickly. This book helped me greatly in conquering all of FP's features.

Upon reading Mr. Chinnathambi's book, FrontPage 2002: ABG, I learned about many features, tips, and techniques that I never knew FrontPage even had supported such as server side includes, asp database queries, and more. This book does a wondeful job at presenting information concisely. I had a question and e-mailed the author himself, and he was more than kind enough to respond back with a thorough reply that solved my problem.

If you are looking for a great book that combines great information and top-notch help, I highly recommend this book for anyone. Beginners will enjoy the step-by-step information, intermediate users will enjoy the editing information, and advanced users will enjoy the information on databases, external css files, and more!

Regards,
DHTML Dude

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FrontPage2002: A Beginner's Guide by Kirupa Chinnathambi, August 13, 2001

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Gowrishankar (DC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FrontPage(r) 2002: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

Kirupa Chinnathambi has written a wonderful book on FrontPage 2002. This book, aimed clearly at beginner/intermediate Web developers, covers all the features of FrontPage thoroghly. Unlike many of the books I have seen about FrontPage 2002, this book guides the reader by helping them master FrontPage by following step by step examples. Within two days, I was able to learn how to use FrontPage to create a Web site.

The question and answers and mini-quizzes ensure that you have gained all that the author wanted you to know from that chapter. I highly recommend anybody interested in learning about FrontPage to give this book a shot. It will really help you to learn FrontPage 2002.