ISBN 10: 0470223634
ISBN 13: 9780470223635
Author: Phillip Crowder, David A Crowder

Updated for the most recent tools, techniques, and standards for creating cutting-edge Web sites for businesses or personal use, this book is one-stop shopping for HTML, JavaScript, CSS, tables, forms, Flash, and more
Brand-new chapters cover Ajax, Adobe CS3 tools, RSS, and blogging tools
Hands-on guidance and expert advice dive into such topics as creating and editing images and graphics, adding multimedia elements (e.g., Flash animations, audio, and video), creating stores for Yahoo! and Amazon.com, designing auction pages for eBay, and building blogs

Part I: Getting Started with Web Development

Chapter 1: Understanding the Web and How It Works
- What is the World Wide Web?
- Clients and Servers
- Web Browsers and Their Role
- URLs, HTTP, and HTML Basics
- Understanding Domains and Web Hosting
Chapter 2: Planning Your Web Site
- Defining Your Site’s Purpose and Audience
- Content Planning and Organization
- Navigation Design and User Experience (UX)
- Site Mapping and Wireframing
- Choosing a Domain Name and Hosting Provider
Chapter 3: Essential Tools for Web Development
- Text Editors vs. WYSIWYG Editors
- FTP Clients for Uploading Files
- Image Editing Software (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.)
- Browser Developer Tools
- Version Control Basics (e.g., Git introduction)

Part II: Mastering HTML and XHTML

Chapter 4: HTML Fundamentals: Structure and Text
- Lists (Ordered, Unordered, Definition)
- Block vs. Inline Elements
Chapter 5: Links and Navigation
- Absolute vs. Relative Paths
- Linking to Specific Sections (Anchors)
- Email Links and Other Protocols
Chapter 6: Incorporating Images and Multimedia
- Image Formats (JPEG, GIF, PNG)
- Optimizing Images for the Web
- Basic Audio and Video Embedding (HTML4/XHTML)
Chapter 7: Building Tables for Data Presentation
- Table Accessibility
Chapter 8: Creating Forms for User Input
- Input Types (text, password, checkbox, radio, submit)
- Textareas, Select Menus, and Buttons
- Processing Form Data (brief introduction to server-side)
Chapter 9: Understanding XHTML and Strict Standards
- What is XHTML? Why use it?
- Strict HTML/XHTML vs. Transitional
- Validating Your Code

Part III: Styling with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Chapter 10: CSS Fundamentals: Selectors and Properties
- What is CSS and Why Use It?
- Inline, Internal, and External Style Sheets
- Basic Selectors (Type, Class, ID)
- Common Properties (color, font-size, background)
Chapter 11: Text and Font Styling
- Font Families, Sizes, and Weights
- Line Height, Text Alignment, and Decoration
- Web Fonts (if relevant to the 2006 context, perhaps early mentions)
Chapter 12: Working with the Box Model
- Understanding Margin, Border, Padding, and Content
- Controlling Element Dimensions
Chapter 13: Positioning and Layout with CSS
- Normal Flow
- Relative, Absolute, Fixed, and Static Positioning
- Floating Elements for Multi-Column Layouts (common in 2006)
- Clearing Floats
Chapter 14: Creating Navigation Menus with CSS
- Styling Unordered Lists for Navigation
- Horizontal vs. Vertical Menus
- Hover Effects
Chapter 15: Advanced CSS Techniques
- Pseudo-classes and Pseudo-elements
- Basic CSS Sprites (if covered)
- Introduction to CSS Frameworks (very early, if at all)

Part IV: Adding Interactivity with JavaScript

Chapter 16: JavaScript Basics: Syntax and Variables
- What is JavaScript?
- Embedding JavaScript in HTML
- Variables, Data Types, and Operators
Chapter 17: Control Flow and Functions
- Writing and Calling Functions
Chapter 18: Working with the Document Object Model (DOM)
- Understanding the DOM Tree
- Accessing and Modifying HTML Elements
- Changing Styles with JavaScript
Chapter 19: Event Handling and User Interaction
- Responding to User Events (clicks, mouseovers, form submissions)
- Common Event Handlers
Chapter 20: Form Validation with JavaScript
- Client-side validation techniques
- Providing User Feedback

Part V: Web Graphics and Design Principles

Chapter 21: Principles of Good Web Design
- Layout and Grid Systems
- Color Theory and Palettes
- Typography for the Web
- Visual Hierarchy and Readability
Chapter 22: Creating Web Graphics in Image Editors
- Image Optimization Revisited
- Slicing Images
- Creating Buttons and Banners
- Transparency (GIF, PNG)

Part VI: Going Live and Beyond

Chapter 23: Uploading Your Site with FTP
- Using FTP Clients
- File Permissions
- Troubleshooting Upload Issues
Chapter 24: Promoting Your Web Site
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics (keywords, meta tags – as of 2006)
- Submitting to Search Engines and Directories
- Link Building
- Social Media Basics (early platforms like MySpace, early Facebook, if mentioned)
Chapter 25: Analyzing Web Site Traffic
- Introduction to Web Analytics (e.g., Awstats, early Google Analytics)
- Interpreting Log Files
- Key Metrics to Track
Chapter 26: Maintaining and Updating Your Web Site
- Regular Content Updates
- Checking Broken Links
- Backing Up Your Site
Chapter 27: Introduction to Server-Side Scripting (Optional/Overview)
- What is Server-Side Scripting?
- Brief overview of PHP, ASP, Perl, etc. (no deep dives)
- Database Integration Concepts
Chapter 28: Web Security Basics
- Common Web Threats
- Protecting Your Site and Users
- SSL Certificates (brief mention)

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