Web design demystified
By: Wendy Willard
Series: Demystified series; McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9780071748018
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Web / Page Design; Web site development; Web sites; Design
Description: "Hard stuff made easy! Your practical, self-paced guide to Web designWeb Design Demystified covers all of the key concepts and technologies needed to master Web design fundamentals and become proficient in site design and implementation. Learn about the most common tools and best practices, as well as essential design features users expect. The book provides a basic understanding of HTML, XHTML, and CSS, which is the foundation for all Web design. This hands-on tutorial explains the basics of JavaScript, PHP, RSS and other necessary features for today's websites. Testing and verification, search engine optimization, FTP and other essentials of going live are also covered. Each chapter features hands-on exercise and a self-test to verify understanding. A comprehensive final exam covers all the core concepts presented in the book.  Web Design Demystified shows how to use the essential technologies for current Web design, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more Provides a complete standalone tutorial in Web design for which no prior experience is required outlines the key topics covered in Web design classes includes end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses. Step-by-step coverage: getting started; designing for screens; building the pages; all about HTML; all about CSS; integrating HTML and CSS for layout; beyond HTML & CSS; Using Templates; Going Live; Email Design"--

"Learn the latest web site development tools, techniques, and best practices. Web Design DeMYSTiFieD ơ provides the hands-on help you need to get started. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering web site planning and designing for screens. Then, you'll learn how to build pages, use and integrate HTML and CSS, work with JavaScript, PHP, and XML, and use templates. Get tips for testing and going live as well as information on e-mail design and search engine optimization. Clear examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Getting started; title: Designing for screens; title: Building the pages; title: All about the html; title: All about the css; title: Integrating html and css for layout; title: Beyond html and css; title: Templates and media types; title: Going live; title: E-mail design.