HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
by By Harris, Andy and McCulloh, Chris
Category: Computers , Desktop Applications , Desktop Publishing

Want to build a killer Web site? Want to make it easy to keep your site up to date? You'll need to know how CSS, HTML, and XHTML work together. HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes that easy too! These eight minibooks get you started, explain standards, and help you connect all the dots to create sites with pizzazz.    This handy, one-stop guide catches you up on XHTML basics and CSS fundamentals. You'll learn how to work with Positionable CSS to create floating elements, margins, and multi-column layouts, and you'll get up to speed on client-side programming with JavaScript. You'll also get the low-down on server side programming with PHP, creating a database with MySQL, and using Ajax on both client and server sides. You'll find out how to:    Use templates and validators  Manage information with lists and tables  Turn lists of links into button bars  Add style color and borders  Create variables for data  Add motion with basic DOM animation  Work with arrays  Add Flash functionality with AFLAX  Build and manage a multipage site  Choose and run your own server      You don't need expensive or complicated software or a super-powerful computer to build a Web site that does all sorts of amazing things. All you need is a text editor and the clear, step-by-step guidance you'll find in HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies.