The Ultimate HTML Reference

by Ian Lloyd

Sitting at the foundation of every site is HTML. It's the only language that's essential to a web site's very existence. On the surface HTML may seem simple but there's much more to it that meets the eye. With different versions, many infrequently used elements and attributes, and varying ways that browsers interpret the language, only a comprehensive and up-to-date reference, like this book, has it completely covered. The Ultimate HTML Reference is your definitive resource for mastering HTML. The entire language is clearly and concisely covered, along with browser compatibility details, working examples, and easy-to-read descriptions. Authored by one of the world's most renowned HTML experts, this is a comprehensive reference that you'll come back to time and time again. This cross-referenced, easy-to-use book covers:

Genres: Reference, Computers

537 pages, Hardcover

First published May 19, 2008

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Reviews

[Girl and Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for HTML. It is an older book, however, the content is an excellent footing to build on your pre-existing knowledge and to note the changes over the years and specifications. Do not take on this book If you are a beginner. It will only confuse and overwhelm you.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago, I created my own website from scratch using HTML. It was an extremely simple format with no bells or whistles. Over the years, I have tried to keep up with all the new options in HTML and XHTML. The ability to do more with the code has given me far more options. Now I can use code to do what I envision my website rather than work within strict parameters of what the text will allow.

With this said, I am not a professional website designer by any stretch of the imagination. I’m not sure if I’m following proper HMTL (or XHMTL) protocol or if I’m using a lot of code that is just confusing my viewers’ browsers.

The Ultimate HTML Reference can be used in a variety of ways. The first chapter explains the differences and uses of HTML versus XHTML. The rest of the book is separated into intuitive sections so that those new to HTML can learn step by step. Finally, the author has added a variety of extremely useful appendixes: for code that is rarely used anymore (and often no longer supported by common browsers), for non-standard elements, and code in alphabetical order for easy reference.

[Bernard Farrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference to HTML elements and attributes. It's very logically laid out and shows information on each attribute that can be used within an element. It also has a diagram showing browser compatibility for both.

I don't use it often, but when I do I find exactly the right answer really quickly.

[Houssem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you have to look up a word in a dictionary from time to time? Either to find its meaning, its origin, its synonyms, or maybe to just make sure that you are using the correct term ... well, this book is the equivalent of a dictionary for HTML. However it has been published in 2008, years before the release of HTML5, so keep that in mind.

[Mindi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great XHTML reference. It says HTML, but it is really using the structured language of XHTML. It is strictly a reference manual, but is a great reference for anyone needing a quick dictionary style reference manual.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference if you really want to get a grasp on standard HTML tags, attributes, events, etc. Although this book is several years old, the contents are still helpful if you want to get a good understanding of HTML up until version 4.

[Una · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was noisy and redundant.
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