Mastering HTML and XHTML [Paperback]

Deborah S. Ray (Author), Eric J. Ray (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782141412 | ISBN-13: 978-0782141412 | Publication Date: August 23, 2002 | Edition: 1

Master the Core of All Web Development—And Prepare for the Future

Mastering HTML and XHTML is the most complete, up-to-date book on the core language of the Web. You'll learn everything you need to know about coding web pages in both HTML and XHTML, the latest, more powerful version of HTML. But it doesn't stop there. You also get practical instruction in complementary web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and Dynamic HTML, along with a Masters Reference that makes it easy to find the information you need. Tying it all together is the authors' expert guidance on planning, developing, and maintaining effective, accessible websites. Coverage includes:

• Choosing between HTML and XHTML
• Creating web pages
• Planning and developing public, personal, and intranet sites
• Including images in web pages
• Using HTML/XHTML frames effectively
• Converting HTML to XHTML
• Creating CSS style sheets
• Using JavaScript
• Including multimedia
• Creating Dynamic HTML or Dynamic XHTML documents
• Validating XHTML or HTML documents
• Creating coherent, easily maintainable websites
• Making your website searchable
• Accommodating users with disabilities
• Creating an XML DTD
• Extending XHTML with Namespaces

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Master the Core of All Web Development—And Prepare for theFuture

Mastering HTML and XHTML is the most complete,up-to-date book on the core language of the Web. You’ll learn everythingyou need to know about coding web pages in both HTML and XHTML, the latest, morepowerful version of HTML. But it doesn't stop there. You also get practicalinstruction in complementary web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, andDynamic HTML, along with a Masters Reference that makes it easy to find theinformation you need. Tying it all together is the authors’ expert guidanceon planning, developing, and maintaining effective, accessible websites. Coverageincludes:

• Choosing between HTML and XHTML
• Creatingweb pages
• Planning and developing public, personal, and intranetsites
• Including images in web pages
• Using HTML/XHTML frameseffectively
• Converting HTML to XHTML
• Creating CSS style sheets
• UsingJavaScript
• Including multimedia
• Creating Dynamic HTML or Dynamic XHTMLdocuments
• Validating XHTML or HTML documents
• Creating coherent, easilymaintainable websites
• Making your website searchable
• Accommodating userswith disabilities
• Creating an XML DTD
• Extending XHTML with Namespaces

About the Author

Eric Ray and Deborah Ray are the award-winning coauthors of more than 10 computer books, including Mastering HTML, Mastering HTML Premium Edition, Dummies 101: HTML, and, HTML for Dummies Quick Reference.They have also published a variety of articles and conducted HTML and Internet-related training courses. Eric is a Senior Technical Writer at Sun. Deborah is the lead author/editor for Technical Communication Journal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (August 23, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782141412
• ISBN-13: 978-0782141412
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,779,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome HTML/XHTML Book!, October 24, 2002

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Daniel Toro (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering HTML and XHTML (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book for all type of users, from novice to experts. This book is easy to read and understand. It has excellent tips through out the book. The writer's made sure in this book that you would learn everything about coding web pages in both HTML and XHTML. They also touch on other web technologies like CSS, JavaScripting and XML. Don't look any further, this book is the right book for you.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, September 25, 2005

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Bo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering HTML and XHTML (Paperback)

This is a pretty good book for learning HTML and XHTML. It's very basic, and perfect for a beginner. Most codes are explained thoroughly, however, sometimes the author just writes a code to do a job and doesnt explain how it works or how exactly to use it.

It has ALOT of important information about creating a website and how to test a website, so you can meet all your users needs.
I would recommend this book to a beginner who wants to learn more about HTML/XHTML or someone who would like a great reference book.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Beginner Tutorial, Expert Reference, April 28, 2004

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Jeff Cummings (Ocean Shores, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering HTML and XHTML (Paperback)

Exactly the book on Web Design that I was looking for to advance my knowledge! I bought it used on amazon.com and it surpassed my expectations! This book explains everything that it claims and more...HTML and XHTML, as well as related technologies are discussed. This is an awesome starter book for beginners to learn quickly, and is an all around great reference for experts. This book will help you learn HTML, and XHTML and prepare you for where you want to go next. GREAT GREAT GREAT!