CSS3: The Missing Manual Third Edition Edition

by David Sawyer McFarland (Author)

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CSS3 lets you create professional-looking websites, but learning its finer points can be tricky—even for seasoned web developers. This Missing Manual shows you how to take your HTML and CSS skills to the next level, with valuable tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly learn how to build web pages that look great and run fast on devices and screens of all sizes.

The important stuff you need to know:

Start with the basics. Write CSS3-friendly HTML, including the HTML5 tags recognized by today’s browsers.
Apply real-world design. Format text, create navigation tools, and enhance pages with graphics.
Make your pages lively. Create eye-catching animations and give your visitors attractive tables and forms.
Take control of page layouts. Use professional design techniques such as floats and positioning.
Look great on any device. Craft websites that adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
Get advanced techniques. Use CSS3 more effectively and efficiently, and ensure that your web pages look good when printed.

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About the Author

David Sawyer McFarland is president of Sawyer McFarland Media, Inc., a Web development and training company in Portland, Oregon. He's been building websites since 1995, when he designed an online magazine for communication professionals. He's served as webmaster at the University of California at Berkeley and the Berkeley Multimedia Research Center, and oversaw a complete CSS-driven redesign of Macworld.com. David is also a writer and trainer, and teaches in the Portland State University multimedia program. He wrote the bestselling Missing Manual titles on Adobe Dreamweaver, CSS, and JavaScript.

Series: Missing Manual
Paperback: 650 pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media; Third Edition edition (January 6, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1449325947
ISBN-13: 978-1449325947
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Barry Freed

A must have for those new to CSS3...

March 12, 2013

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I've been in the 'learning' process for HTML5 and CSS3 for about four months now - I'm an old print guy who would like to move projects to the web. So I first bought the Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Classroom in a Book so that I could find my way around using it as an editor and then I bought the 4th edition of Jennifer Robbins' "Learning Web Design" and she recommends this book for more CSS3 experience - and she was spot-on in the recommendation. I've also purchased the "HTML5 Cookbook" that O'Reilly has and feel that I'm, at least, at an intermediate level now - thanks to all of these treasures (yes, all purchased from Amazon).

It may take me another year and one-half to get my website up and running - I wouldn't say that you should expect miracles just by going over the exercises in these books - but I'm able to 'do' more - and 'understand' more about what CSS3 is capable of because of this book.

Five stars for being both thorough and easy to understand.

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MyKPP

Just what I needed

May 16, 2013

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I own a business with an e-commerce website that was designed 5 years ago by a guy that was comfortable with using tables to layout websites instead of CSS. Not knowing any better and needing an affordable solution, we went with it. Fast forward 5 years and the business continues to grow, but the website looks really dated. Time for a makeover.
I purchased this book to guide my rebuild of the e-commerce site. It has provided excellent guidance. I am not a web designer, but I do possess strong logic skills. With a little trial and error combined with persistence, the website is on its way to being updated. The book is clear in its instructions and the tutorials are very helpful in making you walk through the steps in creating the layout with CSS. I would recommend this book.

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John W. Leader

Tremendous

January 10, 2014

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Have been a JEE developer for years and had some knowledge about CSS. Was tasked with making my company's website "responsive". So had to KNOW CSS. Be the go to guy! KNOW IT!

This book was the key that unlocked the black box that was CSS for me. Had spent several months reading other CSS books, and just wasn't "getting it" til this book. From the examples to the end of chapter tutorials to the illustrations - DIS IS DA BOOK FOR ME! Have shared it with other developers on my team. They love it too.

Thank you Dave McFarland for not just sharing your knowledge but truly teaching me CSS. I GOT IT! I KNOW IT!

BTW: Our site is now responsive.

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#0programmer

great book for people with a little background looking to become proficient

October 8, 2013

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Thoroughly covers a wide range of topics in clear language, not overly dense and complex, but not dumbed down and verbose like the "for dummies" series. it contains enough information in it that you're getting you money's worth (which is a complaint I have with many beginner's books -- that they're just an intro but don't give enough room to grow).
I think it's a good balance of clarity and conciseness and breadth vs. depth; works well for people who are technically savvy and have a little general background on CSS but no real experience using it. The author mentions in the beginning that he assumes the reader has some HTML knowledge (which I have, from years ago).

I'd recommend this to anyone who has a little background on HTML who's looking to get into using CSS, whether you want to go through the book from start to finish and work on all the exercises and experiment until you know it well, or just flip through looking for the topics you're interested in.

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L. Addoms

Great Book

December 13, 2014

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Great book. Probably what I write here has been written before in earlier reviews. I bought this book to further refine my CSS and HTML skills. I already had the basics down. I think this is important to note because having the basics down helps in understanding the content of this book. If you are brand new to HTML and CSS then I suggest starting with a good beginner book, then moving on to this manual. This manual was fun to read (really it was) and explained everything in depth. I felt like it left no stone unturned. Plus it contains snipits for power users who want a little more. The author really explained how each tag and code works and when and how to use them. I whizzed through this book doing all the tutorials in less than a month. Very easy to follow directions. No special software needed. Only con I can think of was it was a little verbose at times, although this was not a big factor. Highly recommend this manual!

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Pattira Srisuk

Perfect for Both Beginners & Master CSSs

November 15, 2013

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It's a big book and long explanation, but every single detail counts, and makes me not wanting to skip any of it even though I'm not big on long explanations :-(. I thought I had already mastered CSS in my past life, but this book gives me another perspective about CSS (disregards it's a CSS3) and a strong foundation. I'm glad I bought it. I've learned so much from this book; especially, after five years of being a full-time mom and have only used it once in awhile on freelance projects. This is also another well written book that is perfect for foreigner (like me) :-) Hands-on exercises that's what I'm going for, and many outside references and screen shot samples and comparison. I really enjoy going through this book.

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Adam Powers

Good, but not CSS3 and somewhat remedial

August 9, 2015

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As the "About This Book" section states: "For these reasons, this book covers the core CSS 2.1 (which has simply been rolled over into the various modules of CSS3), as well as the most exciting, popular, and widely supported new CSS properties."

The title "CSS3" is a bit misleading, as the book is focused on 2.1 plus a few interesting new features. Also, the book is very remedial -- if you know CSS basics (a few selectors, styling fonts and borders, etc.) the book becomes very long-winded with too much detail on the basics. Otherwise, the book is fairly comprehensive if you can be patient and dig out the information you need.

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