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Html 3.2 and Cgi Unleashed: Professional Reference Edition

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First, I must admit that I only skimmed the initial sections on web philosophy and design. Other reviewers seemed put off by the depth of those sections. Though I have only built small web sites so far, I very much welcome having a source of knowledge to ensure my larger developments do not look like a poorly organized beginner's site. The design sections are really more than you bargained for, and they don't take away from the excellent discussions and reference material on HTML and CGI. The HTML section in particular let's the reader know which version of HTML supports each tag, so browser compatibility can be ensured. Simple samples that focus on the tags being learned are provided. The book is very comprehensive; hopefully, beginners won't find it too overwhelming. This book is highly recommended.

Includes extensive background material, useful examples and a wealth of URL's covering all aspects of Web development. Good historical information gives the reader a firm foundation. While some more recent information is lacking (i.e., client side image maps), it is still a good starting point for the serious developer.

This book was quite helpful to starting up Web Development, although if you aren't looking for 10 opening chapters of web fundamentals, you may want to look elsewhere. HOWEVER, This book will cover all you'll need to know to get deep into HTML.

Although the size of this book may give one pause, it definitely is worth it - this book covers *everything* one needs to know about Web publishing, from design and implementation to review to actually writing it. The CD-ROM has anything you could want. This book goes beyond HTML and CGI; it goes straight to the heart of the Web

About a year ago when I left a tech writing job at a software company to become Webmaster at DeLorme, I searched in vain for *any* published books on HTML or the Web. At the time, I thought I should write one, and the countless fluff that's out there proved that correct... I can write three paragraphs on the difference between <h2> and <h3> with the best of them<g>. Your book is another matter. It is wonderfully useful and wonderfully well-written. Had it been available a year ago, I might not have had as much fun learning the subtle ins and outs of web serving, but I'd be much farther ahead. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know the whole story about Webmastering. From CGI to principles of hypertext design, its got it all.

Finally a reference that goes beyond the basics! I didn't realize how much I needed this book until I began to use it. I especially like the inclusion of human factors and web philosophy found throughout the content. As an intermediate level web developer I find many texts that talk over me or under me. You have managed to hit the middle. Excellent work!

This is probably one of the best reference manuals on HTML on the market. If you have no experience with HTML or CGI, however, this book won't be much help. If you are a new user get Teach Yourself HTML 3.2 in a week by Laura Lemay. For the CGI, start with Teach Yourself Perl in 21 days by David Till. These will get you going.

As a reference, this book covers every aspect of HTML that I have ever come across. Whenever I need to look up a tag, the book gives good examples of usage and purpose. One of the problems that I found with the CGI section of the book is that there are errors in some the CGI examples. Most of these are updated on the book's web page, but it was still frustrating.

Overall, if you know what you are doing and just need something to keep as a reference manual, this is the book for you. Otherwise, get something geared more towards beginners.

I wish someone had warned me about this lemon before I bought it, so I decided I would warn others myself. Take if from someone who has been there, done that, and regretted it. Look elsewhere..

HTML & CGI Unleashed is the worst computer book I have ever read in my life...The author's wouldn't know good writing if it jumped out and bit them. Much of the book is devoted to the basics of development rather than stuff you will actually use.

Beyond this, the authors knowledge of Web publishing is second rate and harkens from the days when Mosaic was king of the browsers. I wouldn't even recommend this book if someone gave the book to you for free. December and Gingsburg have done a great job of peddling bad books on unsuspecting readers. Don't become their next victim

HTML 3.2 and CGI Unleashed is simply the best book I have ever read on the subject of HTML. It is the only book I have found that covers the technical aspect of HTML extensively, and also manages to pay close attention to web page design. Finally, there are few, if any, reference manuals as complete as the appendix supplied with this book. In conclusion, this book is the most valuable HTML resource manual available