HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites 1st Edition

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Nathan

Enjoyed this Code Book

August 19, 2016

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Okay I have read a lot of development and code books and while there are a lot of good ones out there, I would say this has been one of my favorites. The author has done very well in explaining conceptually and with practical application and use of the development process and understanding syntax of HTML and CSS. Love it! I still occasionally reference it when I need to touch base with the fundamentals again. but i have let several friends borrow this book to learn coding. I would recommend to have it in your library as a go to resource and learning tool.

15 people found this helpful

Excellent for the HTML/CSS Newbie

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D. Bailey

March 25, 2018

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I bought this as I'm in the process of preparing to transition in my career back to being a front-end or full-stack developer -- after about 15 years away from it. I'd been keeping current with HTML and CSS development, so this was a purchase intended to be a quick refresher and to get better acquainted with some of the things added with HTML5. The book itself is well-produced -- full color printing throughout, and well-organized, and it touches on categories beyond just basic HTML and CSS. The only issues I have are minor quibbles and related to outdated information -- no sense in including information about embedding Flash in a website, given that it's a dead tech and has been supplanted by HTML5 interactivity and video. Information in the SEO section is outdated as well, and isn't just the non-issue that the book implies -- it can actually have a negative effect. All in all, though, an okay book to get back to up-to-speed on front-end development, and a fantastic book for the beginner.

6 people found this helpful

Excellent book for any skill-level, but essential for all beginners!

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Coffee-N-Donuts

September 16, 2017

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Excellent book for any skill-level, but essential to all beginners! The content is laid out in a very fun fashionable way that will hold the reader's interest. The content is clear, concise and well-ordered. I once believed that once you've seen one HTML+CSS book, you've seen them all, but this one is truly one of a kind. The paper quality and design is bar-none a graphical artist's dream.
HOWEVER...
The build quality. Upon first time cracking this book open, you will feel how stiff and sensitive the binding is. I am very afraid to press down on the spine to get the book to lay down more flat to make reading words closer to inside the page simple. Judging by other reviewers, my fear is truly founded. But for now, all is intact. Will update if there are any changes to this current event...

7 people found this helpful

Terrific basic book on HTML and CSS

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omniverous reader

February 26, 2017

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Like the other Duckett book on Jquery, this book is a pleasure to read. Most technical books take some intestinal fortitude to slog through the boring parts, and reflect the geeky mentality of their authors. This book is actually pleasant -- what makes it unusual is the production quality -it has beautiful type-setting, has a liberal use of color, and the writing is clear. Of course, there is a problem with a book like this -- it lacks some of the comprehensiveness of more densely written tomes. Nevertheless, I am very pleased to have such a pleasant way to go over the basics. Sure, everything is available through google, but this book is a lot easier to deal with than a blog.

I bought the hard-cover binding version, after reading reviews saying that the paperback falls apart. The hard-cover is fine, although a bit heavy. This is not the kind of book you bring with you to read at a boring outdoor activity. It is just too heavy.

6 people found this helpful

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Ben

Excellent Instruction

July 14, 2016

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I really like this book. A lot. The information is fantastic and will have you rolling in no time, but the layout really is something else. This is one of the most pleasantly designed books I've ever encountered, and I do a ton of reading. If you're looking at the page count and feeling intimidated, don't. There's a lot of open space on most of the pages, and the actual text you're working with is short and sweet.

I work in IT, but I've never really messed with HTML or CSS before. With that in mind, I spent a couple hours skimming through this and checking out the HTML lessons on w3schools, then downloaded Adobe Brackets and went to town. I may be pretty lame, but I've been having a ball with this stuff.

Very interesting material written well. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone. Money definitely well spent.

14 people found this helpful

Mind-Blowing content.... for front end developers

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Bini A.

August 8, 2017

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Guys I had a basic understanding of html and css when I bought this book. And guess what, I was blown away by the contents. There was soooo much new stuff in this book that I didn't find on youtube tutorials. Trust me...if you want to start web designing carrier here is the base that you should step on. The writer had put so much effort on it. It is colorful and detailed. For me the best thing was there was NO JUNK on it. Straight to the point. No zigzag and crapy stuff. This is how all books should be made. Thank you Jon. And please write some more on advanced levels. jQuery, Java-Script, github, Backbone Js, Angular JS, Unit testing....all you can cover. And please stick to the easyness and straight to the point. God bless

4 people found this helpful

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January 3, 2018

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Several years later I finally got around to reading it cover to cover (I took a class) and let me tell you I could not have gotten by without this book. The graphic design of the book is just spectacular. Everything is beautiful and easy to read. Concept are presented very simply in a way that’s not complicated at all. I was surprised at how fast I was able to pick it up. I love their troubleshooting pages too, for when things don’t quite work.
The website examples are nice too.
Highly recommend!

3 people found this helpful

Nice book, good explanation and nice examples, the only thing that i didn't like was that the book is VERY basic, i would've liked if it was a bit more advanced, specially with...Read more

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