CSS Pocket Reference [Dec 01, 2009] Meyer, Eric A.

by Eric A. Meyer

They say that good things come in small packages and it's certainly true for this edition of css pocket reference. Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest cascading style sheet specifications in css 2.1, this indispensable little book covers the most essential information that web designers and developers need to implement css effectively across all browsers. Inside, you will find:a short introduction to the key concepts of css.a complete alphabetical reference to all css 2.1 selectors and properties.a chart displaying detailed information about css support for every style element and its cross-browser compatibility.this reference neatly condenses the details of its top-selling companion volume, cascading style sheets: the definitive guide into one easy-to-use cheat-sheet that delivers all the css details you need to complete the task at hand. Whenever you're stuck and need an answer quickly or if you just want to be sure you're applying css correctly this edition of the css pocket reference is the book you will want by your keyboard or, conveniently, in your back pocket.

Genres: Reference, Website Design, Programming, Technology, Nonfiction, Technical, Computers

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Eric A. Meyer is an American web design consultant and author. He is best known for his advocacy work on behalf of web standards, most notably CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a technique for managing how HTML is displayed. Meyer has written a number of books and articles on CSS and given many presentations promoting its use. Eric currently works for Igalia.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A handy, quicky guide. Especially usefully when Google isn't immediately accessible.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful as a quick reference guide, I find this handy when searching for known selectors/properties. With the advent of CSS3, this pocket reference (covering CSS2.1) is now a bit dated.

[Joost · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing book; I discovered a lot of fascinating points in it. It was easy to follow. I consulted it when I created the website https://azart24.ru

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an amazing reference and every web designer should have a copy. Its arranged very well and is easy to tote around. Could have used some kind of visuals for the CSS properties, but it is only pocket size. If you don't have a copy, you should really get one!

Only gave three stars because its just a reference (although it is a must own). Take a star off if you're a visual learner and add one if you like dry programming books.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second most used book in my library, outshined only by a notebook where I keep notes on all things I'm forever having to look up.

CSS: The Definitive Guide is an awesome reference, but a bit bulky to take on trips, or to have on your desk all the time. This little gem steps in and rescues me regularly.

I also have the first edition, so I can look up the CSS that older browsers recognise.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first edition of this book. I went looking for it specifically, well after I knew enough CSS 2.1 to work without a book (most of the time) because this is the CSS that older browsers understand, if they understand any at all (it depends on the browser, and just how old it is).

I hardly use this book, but I wouldn't be without it.

[Russel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has definitely been invaluable to me in expanding my knowledge of CSS over the years. There seems to always be something new to learn about CSS. In fact I was reading through it pretty well every day on the bus one summer.

[Lala Hulse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely indispensable. This travels with me almost everywhere, literally. I may not always have a quarter to call home, but I always have my CSS Pocket Reference.

[TK Keanini · Rating 5 out of 5]

very handy. Don't leave /home without it.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not to geek out...but this book is an indispensible (sp?) tool. Such a great little, quick, reference.

[Bmallett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great reference for CSS. This book doesn't go real deep, but is nice to have for a "flip-through" guide.

[Gunner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great quick css reference.

[T Wechy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect accessory to any web designer. Brilliant quick reference reminder.

[Oscar Sánchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

When starting on CSS language, this is the book you want by your side, always. Excelent reference guide.

[Rowan Evenstar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good quick reference. But not something I have used in years as googling is faster than going to get this book.

Nice to keep on my bookshelf tho.

[Barry]

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