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Instant HTML Programmer's Reference Html
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by Alex Homer, Chris Ullman, and Steve Wright
Sales Rank: 929101
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Paperback: 433 pages
Publisher: Peer Information Inc.; 1st edition December 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1861001568
ISBN-13: 978-1861001566
Product Dimensions:
9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Product Review
Even if you rely on online documentation for Web-page design, there's nothing like a handy, one-volume guide to the essentials of HTML and dynamic HTML (DHTML) standards. That's the idea behind Instant HTML, a much-needed reference that helps you get the most out of Web-page design and create cutting-edge cross-browser content.
Early chapters describe the basic terms and technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, ECMAScript (a new, vender-neutral alternative), and DHTML. The authors then give a step-by-step tour of basic Web-page design, from the basic tags used in creating simple pages to style sheets, images, and links to other pages. Further chapters take on tables, frames, and forms and teach you how to use Java applets and ActiveX components within HTML. The authors show the differences between JavaScript and VBScript and, where appropriate, point out new features in emerging HTML 4 specifications. Each topic is illustrated with concise examples, and the authors note what does and doesn't work in Netscape Navigator 4 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
The last part of the book will probably be useful to even the most seasoned HTML developer. Chapters explain how to design with DHTML in both Navigator 4 and Internet Explorer 4, displaying useful sample pages for each browser and offering tips on how to create cross-platform content for both browsers. Finally, since this is a reference book, valuable appendices are included for HTML tags, JavaScript and VBScript basics, and other information Internet developers will find useful.
From Library Journal
Wrox's specialty is providing technical information for and by programmers. This is a very succinct programmer's reference to HTML 4, offering a detailed guide through standard HTML, objects, applets, scripting, dynamic HTML, and style sheets. For larger collections that already have basic HTML references.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Customer Reviews & Comments
I bought this guide when I was getting to grips with learning HTML. It was at it's best then as a supplementary reference with clear explanations and detailed technical info. As a book to be used on its own -- for the beginner, it may be better to start with one of the online guides as its format tends to assume you know a little, -- but for use as a second reference, or someone with a little knowledge, it comes into its own with useful sections covering most of what you will need to know to do HTML programming, or just designing your own website. Its biggest weaknesses are that, in my opinion, it skims the basics making it more difficult for the complete the novice (but good for the advanced programmer) and is a little weak on covering the differences between Netscape and IE, and doesn't really mention other browsers. As a reference for the more experienced HTML programmer, it is useful, but there are better books out there (my favorite being "HTML Programmers Reference" by Powell & Whitworth). I wouldn't swap this a reference aid now that I have it and know where to find everything in it, but as a more advanced programmer Powell & Whitworths book is a much better buy. All in all, if you are a complete HTML novice, try a web tutorial before buying this book and you will get your money's worth. If you are a relative beginner, buy this book, it'll help you design better web pages to HTML 4.0 standards. If you are experienced or advanced in HTML go for a better reference book first like the one I mentioned above or something similar.
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