Beginning HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Learn to create attractive web sites that are easy to useSince the web was first created, the languages used to build web sites have been constantly evolving. Now a set of best practices has emerged using HTML or XHTML to create your basic web pages, CSS to control their appearance and make them look attractive, and JavaScript to add interactivity. Without assuming any previous experience, this valuable resource makes it easy to learn how to build web sites using the most up-to-date web standards. Whether you're a beginner eager to start writing your first web page or a more experienced programmer seeking to update your skills, you will find practical introductions to these essential languages, as well as invaluable tips and techniques used by experienced web professionals.How to create HTML and XHTML pages that incorporate links, images, tables, audio, and videoWays to use CSS to control text, colors, backgrounds, and page layoutDesign principles employed by experienced designers to create attractive layoutsThe basics of JavaScript and working with AJAX librariesHow to build sites that are accessible, easy to use, and will work on a variety of devices including mobile phonesHow to test your web site and put it on the webFirst-hand experience of coding practices commonly used in the real worldThe elements of basic text formattingText markup and character entities for special charactersWrox Beginning guidesare crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.Programmer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.Read MoreFind articles, ebooks, sample chapters and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.wrox.com