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HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
by
Jon Duckett
Every day, more and more people want to learn some HTML and CSS. Joining the professional web designers and programmers are new audiences who need to know a little bit of code at work (update a content management system or e-commerce store) and those who want to make their personal blogs more attractive. Many books teaching HTML and CSS are dry and only written for those w...more
Paperback, 512 pages
Published
November 8th 2011
by Wiley
(first published October 25th 2011)
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Jul 03, 2012
Chad Warner
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Chad by:
The East Wing podcast
Shelves:
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This is the most visually pleasing web design book I’ve ever read. It’s logically organized and explains concepts well, using simple terms, code examples, and beautiful illustrations. I wish I had had it when I was first learning HTML and CSS. The book focuses on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS (including some HTML5 and CSS3), but there are also a handful of pages about the design process, SEO, and analytics.
I won a copy of this book in a Twitter contest from The East Wing podcast, one of my fa...more
I won a copy of this book in a Twitter contest from The East Wing podcast, one of my fa...more
I swore after taking COBOL and FORTRAN in college (back when you lugged around boxes of punch cards), I wanted no more to do with coding or programming. And did I really need to know this stuff? Then I started a Wordpress site and, being a designer myself, I really wanted to either customize the template I was using or created one from scratch that was what I wanted. So, I started learning HTML & CSS online though CodeLesson.com and found I needed a couple of more resources. This book is SO...more
I found HTML and CSS to be really intimidating when I was in college. This book is exactly what it claims to be in that it truly is a nicer way to learn HTML and CSS. I started working with a simple text editor and then slowly transitioned to working in dreamweaver. This book allowed me to take my time and really focus on writing really clean code. So if you're interested in learning how to make really awesome basic websites but are maybe a little scared, this book is perfect!
Random note:
Dark pa...more
Random note:
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The first thing I noticed when I opened the book was how it looked. It is visually stunning with full color, glossy pages and large, easy to read type. Examples of code are placed next to a picture of what it will look like when viewed in a web browser making it easy for the reader to visualize.
The book begins at an introductory level and is targeted at the beginner or user who has some basic knowledge and wants to learn to build a website from scratch using a text editor such as notepad. The fi...more
The book begins at an introductory level and is targeted at the beginner or user who has some basic knowledge and wants to learn to build a website from scratch using a text editor such as notepad. The fi...more
I had some website work to do, and I decided to do it "right" (just to be clear... those are sarcastic quotes). The "right" (again) way to do website is to separate form form content by using HTML combined with CSS. Now, CSS is pretty obnoxious, but once you climb the learning curve, it is an attractive model.
So, I grabbed this book. It is awesome.
+ It's both a how-to and a reference book.
+ It's introductory and has more in-depth information.
+ It looks great with tons of color examples.
+ It has...more
So, I grabbed this book. It is awesome.
+ It's both a how-to and a reference book.
+ It's introductory and has more in-depth information.
+ It looks great with tons of color examples.
+ It has...more
Credit where credit is due: this is a great looking book. The layout and design are top notch, is easy to read and there are plenty of illustrations and examples of everything discussed.
The problem with the book is that I'm not sure who the audience is. If you already know HTML and CSS, the majority of the book is probably beneath you. If you're new, then it might be over your head as it explores topics instead of really getting into the "how to" side of things.
There's enough good information to...more
The problem with the book is that I'm not sure who the audience is. If you already know HTML and CSS, the majority of the book is probably beneath you. If you're new, then it might be over your head as it explores topics instead of really getting into the "how to" side of things.
There's enough good information to...more
This is a very good book that takes you into the web development world from scratch. It focuses on web design rather than web development, but it is essential for you if you are a beginner.
It starts teaching you what is the web and how the web works, how your browser works and what happens if you asked for a specific website.
Then it takes you through the process of coding a website which is divided into two sections:
- The first one is the HTML section
- The second one is the CSS section
Through th...more
It starts teaching you what is the web and how the web works, how your browser works and what happens if you asked for a specific website.
Then it takes you through the process of coding a website which is divided into two sections:
- The first one is the HTML section
- The second one is the CSS section
Through th...more
As a professional web developer, I find myself often stymied by the deceptively complex aspect of design execution. The mechanics between web design and web page creation is fraught with many lessons learned and war stories in often frustrating attempts to identify the attribute or node that is breaking web layout, particularly for fluid design.
For this situation, Duckett offers a refreshing entry-point into the world of web page design. Duckett describes the syntax, html tags, the function and...more
For this situation, Duckett offers a refreshing entry-point into the world of web page design. Duckett describes the syntax, html tags, the function and...more
This was a well-designed, well-thought out book that I would easily recommend to anyone interested in learning HTML and CSS to build a static website. I had hoped for a more in-depth look into HTML5 and CSS3 topics, but the information that the book did cover was explained well and in an easy-to-understand way.
I'll be hanging onto this book as a quick reference guide.
I'll be hanging onto this book as a quick reference guide.
I am a web designer and this is the book I picked up to learn some of the changes HTML5 and CSS3 had to offer. This is one of the best code guide books I've read. It is intuitively organized and gives easy to understand but still in-depth explanations of various tags and how they interact with each other. If you buy only one HTML/CSS reference make is this one.
Feb 25, 2012
Sarah
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Non-web folks looking to learn basic coding.
Wiley sent me a review copy of this HTML & CSS book because I teach an intro web design class at an art college (Pacific NW College of Art). I don't usually rate the tech/web books here on Goodreads, because they mostly suck, but this one is great for designers/artists/non-tech folks. It'll be my required text next term--it's that well-done.
I can't even begin to explain how essential this book is if you are just learning CSS. It explains everything in a very user friendly way with one concept outlined per page. This book was a godsend when I first learned to create style sheets and has become my first go to reference when I need to check my CSS.
An absolutely brilliant guide to HTML and CSS (including some HTML5 and CSS3) which is beautifully displayed and well structured.
I have given this book to a number of my staff so they can get a solid grasp of coding regardless of their past experience.
Highly recommended.
I have given this book to a number of my staff so they can get a solid grasp of coding regardless of their past experience.
Highly recommended.
Fantastic starting point for people looking to learn HTML & CSS. Also ideal as a reference for those who are already familiar with HTML. Excellent screenshots, easy to read code examples and everything is explained very well. Highly recommended.
It's a very good book to learn about CSS 3 and HTML 5
it's not a difficult book, easy written and someone who hasn't got english as their mothertongue it's easy to understand.
it's not a difficult book, easy written and someone who hasn't got english as their mothertongue it's easy to understand.
Would have given it a higher rating, but waaaaaay too many typos/errors in various parts of the example codes. However, the book is quite good at explaining how HTML & CSS code work separately and together, that you can spot the errors easily because of the good knowledge base gained.
I read it as a beginner knowing nothing about HTML and CSS, it was easy to follow as something to read but if it had some examples to work on it would be much better, but after i learned it practically going back to the book with the knowledge i have it became more useful and much easier.
Really excellent book. Laid out beautifully with clear written explanations. Hope to get this author's JavaScript book this fall when it's released.
Definitely a beginner book, but one that I would recommend to anyone starting out in the world of web design.
Overall a wonderful book. It is nicely designed, clearly organized, and informative. The only problem I had with it is that although it is usually very good about addressing the reader as a beginner, sometimes he would assume knowledge on your part. There were a few times when he would note that something has always been done a certain way, but would never explain why. This is definitely something I will refer back to as I am practicing and learning.
good for introduction html and css. The layout of the book is awesome !
Good references for web designer and developer, with beautiful layout theme.
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Excellent for the beginner html and css website coder.
Beautifully designed book.
Jul 25, 2012
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The HTML section was really helpful during Bloggiesta 2012. The CSS section not so much (and I finished it much later) because I didn't need it but was good to know anyway.
The book's layout is very helpful and easy to understand.
The book's layout is very helpful and easy to understand.
Very educational book. Learned a lot.
Nov 28, 2012
Tiffany
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Designers who dislike code, people wanting to catch up on HTML5/CSS3
This book was incredibly useful. After reading all the way through it I continue to reference it as well as the W3 site for any questions I may have. Great examples and really clearly written explanations about how to use CSS/HTML.
I love that this book also addresses issues with older browsers are what to look for if you need some assistance making it render in certain browsers.
Highly recommend to those that dislike coding or are new to it.
I love that this book also addresses issues with older browsers are what to look for if you need some assistance making it render in certain browsers.
Highly recommend to those that dislike coding or are new to it.
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