Product DescriptionDecipher the code, use the right tools, and conquer the online world of the World Wide Web. This comprehensive guide demystifies HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) so you can create sophisticated and interactive Web pages, robust applications, and as many other ways of interacting on the Web as you can think of. You'll even learn to code cool content for many mobile devices that include a browser. Inside, find all the tools, tips, and techniques you need to succeed.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - This book rocks my socks off
It's easy to read, full of useful information, and up to date. It is well written and has great examples.
I don't know what more to say. If you are interested in using HTML/XHTML or CSS, I'd say this is a very valuable book to own.
Jenn
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Rating: - Not a Reference
If you are an experienced coder looking for an strict HTML, XHTML, or CSS reference, I suggest you move on to another title. If you are a novice in HTML using a WYSIWYG editor and want to start getting into the HTML code itself, then this is a good book for you. I bought this book to refresh myself in HTML, and CSS being away from it for several years. I program in VB and VC++ and have many programming references that are excellent and very concise. Unfortunately this book is neither. The writers ... Read More
Rating: - Beginners Bible
This is a bible for beginners, written in clean and simple language. For me, it has been the ideal reference. For somebody just beginning in web design, I recommend pairing "Head First HTML..." with this book, as the "Head First" series takes more time teaching certain basic concepts.
It is both a reference and a chapter by chapter teaching guide. All in all, it has been very helpful.
Rating: - DO NOT BUY!
This book is not worth your money. It is poorly written, does not explain code, and is very incomplete. Bible in its title is very misleading...
Rating: - Perfect Textbook for Beginners
I have used this book as a textbook for an "Introduction to HTML" class I taught. I looked at several references prior to choosing on one, and this was by far the best formatted and most appropriate for those with little to no existing knowledge of HTML.
The previous reviewer's complaints are mostly unfounded, in my opinion. The appendix contains a more or less comprehensive listing of all HTML tags and their usage, etc. The chapters are well organized, easy to read, and comprehensive. ... Read More
- This book rocks my socks off
- Not a Reference
