Fundamental Web Design & Development Skills

The world of web design is at a turning point, with great emphasis on Web Standards, designing for all browsers and platforms while still looking great and communicating your message.

This is the first book for the beginner that covers all the modern methods of making web sites to get you ahead of the rest when looking for that job. The authors are all respected web design professionals, who write knowledgeably and comprehensively without all the intimidating jargon or assuming a degree in programming.

What this book covers:

The Web and How It Works
Basic HTML
Design and Process
Advanced Markup: HTML, XML, and XHTML
Creating Graphics for the Web
Traditional Page Layout Techniques
Navigation
CSS: Modern Layout and Style
Applying JavaScript in Your Pages
An Introduction to Usability
Standards Compliance
Getting Your Site onto the Web
Techniques for Site Maintenance and Administration
Server-Side Scripting
Where Do I Go from Here?