Html: A Beginner's Guide

by Wendy Willard

HTML5 A Beginners Guide, 5th Edition is a pedagogically rich introduction to the markup language used for structuring, designing, and formatting web pages. It is appropriate for self-study and classroom use. The book is being completely updated in its fifth edition to cover the latest enhancements in HTML5, more efficient coding techniques using CSS (cascading stylesheets), how to go beyond the basics to create dynamic content with JavaScript, and the latest browsers, including IE8. HTML standards were last updated with HTML 4 in 1997. Although HTML5 specifications are still finalizing, over 50% of Web users already support the developing new standards. HTML5 introduces a number of new syntactical features, which will be covered in the fifth edition, including video and audio elements and new APIs, and offers a powerful alternative for cross-platform development on mobile platforms. About the Author Wendy Willard is a freelance designer, consultant, writer, and educator who has been involved in Web design and development for more than 15 years. She has published on HTML, CSS, Web Design, and Photoshop. Wendy has previously held the titles of Art Director, Creative Director, and Marketing Manager at firms in the Northeast. She has a degree in Illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Table of Contents Part I: HTML Basics 1. Getting Started 2. Document Setup 3. Style Sheet Setup 4. Working with Text 5. Page Structure 6. Positioning Page Elements 7. Working with Links 8. Working with Images 9. Working with Multimedia 10. Creating Lists 11. Using Tables 12. Creating Forms 13. Forming & Styling Forms Part II: Beyond HTML 14. Beyond Static HTML 15. Making Pages Available to Others 16. HTML for Email Part III: Appendixes A: Answers to Self Tests B. HTML/CSS Reference Table C. Troubleshooting D. Special Characters E. File Types

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

512 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2002

Reviews

[Shanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent text. Very informative. While reading the text, I found it interesting. The explanations had a voice, and it was like talking to an instructor rather than reading.

The basic walkthrough was VERY easy to understand. The progression of learning and skills is fluid. I highly recommend this book for beginners. Anyone interested in a more advanced version of HTML would still benefit from this text, but would have to skip the first half.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a solid, easy-to-follow introduction to HTML but does not deliver fully on the promise made on the cover blurb: "Create highly functional, impressive websites in no time." The text is out of date and provides too little information on the use of CSS. Still, it is a well-written introduction.

[Alicia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Helpful if you're trying to learn the basics of HTML without any previous experience, with an ongoing practice website for you to build.