Webmaster in a Nutshell : Deluxe Edition [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

O'Reilly Media Inc. (Author)

Book Description

Series: In a Nutshell (O'Reilly) | Publication Date: June 8, 1997

The Deluxe Edition of WebMaster in a Nutshell is a complete library for Web programmers. The main resource is the Web Developer's Library, a CD-ROM containing the electronic text of five popular O'Reilly titles: HTML: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition; JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition; CGI Programming on the World Wide Web; Programming Perl, 2nd Edition -- the classic "camel book," written by Larry Wall (the inventor of Perl) with Tom Christiansen and Randal Schwartz; and WebMaster in a Nutshell. The Deluxe Edition also includes a printed copy of WebMaster in a Nutshell.

WebMaster in a Nutshell, Deluxe Edition, makes it easy to find the information you need with all of the convenience you'd expect from the Web. You'll have access to information Webmasters and programmers use most for development -- complete with global searching and a master index to all five volumes -- all on a single CD-ROM. It's incredibly portable. Just slip it into your laptop case as you commute or take off on your next trip and you'll find everything at your fingertips with no books to carry.

System requirements: The CD-ROM is readable on all Windows and UNIX platforms. Current implementations of the Java Virtual Machine for the Mac platform do not support the Java search applet in this CD-ROM. Mac users can purchase the World Wide Web version (see www.oreilly.com/books/javaref/ for more information). A Web browser that supports HTML 3.2, Java, and Javascript, such as Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explorer 3.0, is required.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This terrific reference book condenses the material of at least five huge volumes on Web site construction into a single small one. It doesn't teach how to develop and maintain a Web site, but it puts all the commands, syntax information, and related knowledge where you can find them quickly. Sections cover HTML, CGI, HTTI, JavaScript, and server configurations. Each section begins with a brief overview of the topic then follows with a series of well-organized lists, charts, and other reminders to help you rapidly find a little-used command or forgotten bit of information.

From the Publisher

WebMaster in a Nutshell is a complete, two-part library for web programmers. The main resource is a CD-ROM, containing five popular O'Reilly titles: HTML: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition; JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition; CGI Programming on the World Wide Web; Programming Perl, 2nd Edition -- the classic "camel book," written by Larry Wall (the inventor of Perl) with Tom Christiansen and Randall Schwartz; and WebMaster in a Nutshell. The library also features a printed copy of WebMaster in a Nutshell, the all-inclusive quick reference for web developers. As tools for the Web improve, developers look to the Web as the preferred medium for learning new technology. Now, we've made it easy to find the information you want with all of the ease and convenience you'd expect from the Web: up-to-date coverage of the technologies webmasters and programmers use most for development; trails of related information linked across the books, which is an intuitive alternative to repetitive searching; and links across the books all on a single CD-ROM. It's incredibly portable -- just slip it into your laptop case as you commute or take off on your next trip -- and you'll have faster access -- no more frustrating flipping through pages or waiting for information to download. Requirements: The CD is readable on all platforms, but requires a web browser that supports HTML 3.2, Java, and JavaScript. (Adobe Acrobat is not supported.)

Product Details

• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media; Pap/Cdr edition (June 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565923057
• ISBN-13: 978-1565923058
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,528,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT what you expect!, August 5, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Webmaster in a Nutshell : Deluxe Edition (Paperback)

I was very disappointed. I guess I expected more from O'Reilley, but they definitely did not deliver. Webmaster in a Nutshell is a tiny tiny tiny book that is mediocre at best. The CD with 5 electronic books is not on a par with other reference libraries. So now I have this expensive dust collector. The only good news is that I followed the advice (unfortunately too late) of the previous reviewer and bought the Web publishing Electronic Resource Kit. I am very happy with THAT kit

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource, April 4, 1998

By 

Lem Bryant ([e-mail]) (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Webmaster in a Nutshell : Deluxe Edition (Paperback)

My first comments are directed at the book "Webmaster in a Nutshell". The book alone is money well spent. At your fingertips you have HTML, CGI, HTTP, JavaScript, and Server Configuration quick references. I used this book while designing new pages for my website and found that every question I could pose was answered. Some of the features that I found exceptionally useful in the HTML section were the browser comparison charts and the character entities chart. The CGI section is broken down in easy to understand categories, making your search for information a breeze. The overview at the beginning of the section is also a very good refresher or introduction. If you ever wondered what those pesky HTTP error codes mean, such as the infamous "Error 404 - Not Found". The HTTP section is the place to find out. The JavaScript section like the CGI section is very well organized with excellent explanations and examples. The Server Configuration section has sections for Unix based servers, (i.e. Apache, CERN), as well as Windows based servers, (i.e. Website for Windows95 and Windows NT server). A section on Netscape server configuration is also included. My thought on the book is that it is a "must have". Then O'Reilly goes and makes it the Deluxe edition by adding the Web Developer's library on CD-ROM. On this CD you have electronic access to Webmaster in a Nutshell, plus four other outstanding books. The books included on the CD are: HTML: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition., JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition., CGI Programming on the World Wide Web, Programming Perl, 2nd Edition., and Webmaster in a Nutshell. Not only can you read them, they have dynamic search engines that make finding the right section a snap. I could write a book singing the praises of this CD, or at least a very long short story. Suffice it to say that each book is outstanding in its own right and their inclusion in this package makes Deluxe Edition Webmaster in a Nutshell a deal to good to pass up.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good value for your money!, July 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Webmaster in a Nutshell : Deluxe Edition (Paperback)

For $69.95 you get a single 356-page book and a CD with 4 books in electronic format. Definitely NOT a bargain when you check on what else is out there. Further, Webmaster in a nutshell is an awful awful book that really isn't much good. I think O'Reilly had to package it in this kit just to try to get rid of the thousands of copies filling up their warehouse.

In the same price range, you will find 2 much better values. One of these values is Web Publishing Unleashed Professional Reference Edition, a 1500-page book that covers everything you need to know to truly master Web publishing. The CD ROM for the book is also packed with goodies which includes 2 books in electronic format and dozens of great applications. Street price for the book is $69.95 and you can get at at Amazon for about $48.95. Definitely a much better value.

Another great value that you will want to consider is the Web Publishing Electronic Resource Kit which includes 14 books, over 10,000 pages in searchable CD-ROM format, and a hard copy of the 1500-page book, Web Publishing Unleashed Professional Reference Edition. Street price is $89.95 and you can get it at Amazon for $71.99. An AWESOME value you just won't find anywhere else.

In the end, you will be much happier if you buy Web Publishing Unleashed Professional or the Web Publishing Electronic Resource Kit. I KNOW I am glad and everyone at my office is too.