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Handcrafted CSS: More Bulletproof Web Design, Video Edition (includes Handcrafted CSS book and Handcrafted CSS: Bulletproof Essentials DVD)
There's a real connection between craftsmanship and Web design. That's the theme running through "Handcrafted CSS: More Bulletproof Web Design," by bestselling author Dan Cederholm, with a chapter contributed by renowned Web designer and developer Ethan Marcotte. This book explores CSS3 that works in today's browsers, and you'll be convinced that now's the time to start ex...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
July 1st 2009
by New Riders Press
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After teaching web development for over a decade, my bookshelves are literally clogged with books on the subject. Most are out of date before the ink in them dries and are completely uninspiring. This book is quite direct, well written, and rather than making promises like, "you'll be a CSS superhero by page 100", it takes a more instructive, thought-provoking approach. Cederholm explains in great detail how things work, and makes some important points about the changing nature of browser techno...more
Excellent read! While I mostly work on our app's backend, I have a lot of respect for the people who make it look pretty. Reading this book gave me a whole new appreciation for the details they have to keep in mind and was a good reminder why I don't really do that sort of work.
The text is well written, has lots of helpful illustrations and often shows alternative ways to achieve the desired result. Of course browser compatibility gets tackled too, and the author recommends a comparatively low...more
The text is well written, has lots of helpful illustrations and often shows alternative ways to achieve the desired result. Of course browser compatibility gets tackled too, and the author recommends a comparatively low...more
An excellent book on the craftsmanship that is CSS. Great examples of ways we can use the latest CSS properties, as well as making sure our sites still work and look great on all browsers. A wonderful chapter on fluid design from Ethan Marcotte means that this book will get you thinking about creating dynamic designs that aren't dependant on fixed widths and browser capabilities. Easy-to-read, beautifully presented, with a writing style that will make you giggle at times, this book will inspire...more
Jan 06, 2011
Caitlin (Ayashi)
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
web-development
Handcrafted CSS is a really solid addition to any front end dev's collection. If you want to keep up to date on the wonderful world of CSS (and CSS3) it is definitely worth picking up. While the first few chapters were basically review for me, there was some great chapters toward the end that were pretty new to me.
Well written, lots of code examples, and links online that you can visit if you have your computer handy and want to copy and paste some JavaScript and don't want to write out word for...more
Well written, lots of code examples, and links online that you can visit if you have your computer handy and want to copy and paste some JavaScript and don't want to write out word for...more
Feb 12, 2012
Chad Warner
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Chad by:
.net Magazine
Shelves:
web-design
In this visual book, Dan Cedarholm and Ethan Marcotte demonstrate 3 principles of “handcrafted CSS” through several specific examples. The examples feature border-radius, RGBA, modular floats, fluid grids, typography, and jQuery. The examples won’t age well, but the concepts certainly will.
I liked the advice that one should be an “80 percenter”, focusing on the details that matter rather than obsessing over complex solutions. I read this book because it was listed in .net Magazine's The top 25 b...more
I liked the advice that one should be an “80 percenter”, focusing on the details that matter rather than obsessing over complex solutions. I read this book because it was listed in .net Magazine's The top 25 b...more
Keeps your interest and flows easily between each chapter. Once I finished this book I felt confident to start experimenting with CSS 3. Most definitely worth the investment.
I am working with team members who use CSS. Read this book to get a "beginners" understanding on "how-to"...
Mar 02, 2010
Conor Muirhead
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
web newbies, those unfamiliar with CSS3 or progressive enhancement
Beautiful book. Nothing too earth-shattering, but it's a good reference to have for all your CSS 3 needs.
Good content, but too much fluff; could have been re-written in less than half as many words.
Muy buen libro que proporciona un marco general para entender el concepto de mejora progresiva en la programación front-end.
El origen del "Responsive Web Design" de Ethan Marcotte está en el capítulo de Grillas Fluidas que aporta en este libro. Sí lo leíste (muy recomendable) podés saltearlo acá tranquilamente.
Si bien el libro tiene una rápida vejez (inevitable cuando se desarrollan técnicas en lugar de conceptos) no deja de ser una buena presentación práctica del tema.
El origen del "Responsive Web Design" de Ethan Marcotte está en el capítulo de Grillas Fluidas que aporta en este libro. Sí lo leíste (muy recomendable) podés saltearlo acá tranquilamente.
Si bien el libro tiene una rápida vejez (inevitable cuando se desarrollan técnicas en lugar de conceptos) no deja de ser una buena presentación práctica del tema.
Another excellent book on CSS by Dan Cederholm and Ethan Marcotte. This is the book I was looking for: no basics, just great up-to-date techniques for styling websites with CSS. Very easy to read and to the point, just the way I like it. You'll read this in a short while and then get right back to work, applying its techniques.
If you work daily with CSS coding and want to update yourself to recent techniques and best practices, this book is for you.
If you work daily with CSS coding and want to update yourself to recent techniques and best practices, this book is for you.
Didn't really help me with styling websites.
I couldn't give a crap about some pretentiously complex website in the examples.
It didn't even explain the classes of the lists in the css, I want to learn not guess what's going on.
To much ood dependence and lack of direction and not enough functional real advice for an aspiring designer.
A lot the code really spun me out in tug boat. That's why I'm pretty much giving up on IT.
I couldn't give a crap about some pretentiously complex website in the examples.
It didn't even explain the classes of the lists in the css, I want to learn not guess what's going on.
To much ood dependence and lack of direction and not enough functional real advice for an aspiring designer.
A lot the code really spun me out in tug boat. That's why I'm pretty much giving up on IT.
One of the best I've read.
booked out by Jye 12/10/2010
Fucking awesome.
A good reference for people more experienced with CSS, but this is mostly a book aimed at beginners or beginner-intermediates who are just learning best practices.
The writing style is easy to follow; Many examples are useful and practical. I never find a book about CSS3 so easy to read and learn.
Great CSS book which will also serve as a great reference. This is a must have for every web designer's bookshelf.
So great! Haven't watched the DVD yet... Anyone interested in a Dan Cederholm movie night?
Great reaffirmation of knowledge, and picked up a few tips I've used already.
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A designer, author, speaker, husband and father living in Salem, Massachusetts. Dan is the Founder and Principal of SimpleBits, LLC, a tiny web design studio.
A recognized expert in the field of standards-based web design, Dan has worked with YouTube, Microsoft, Google, MTV, ESPN, Electronic Arts, Blogger, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, and others. With each new project, comes an opportunity to minim...more
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A recognized expert in the field of standards-based web design, Dan has worked with YouTube, Microsoft, Google, MTV, ESPN, Electronic Arts, Blogger, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, and others. With each new project, comes an opportunity to minim...more
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