| HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-one Desk Reference For Dummies |  | Authors: Andy Harris, Chris McCulloh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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 Super Useful November 19, 2008
Simon Thomas
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I run three different websites and have found this All-In-One Desk Reference to be an invaluable aid as I upgrade my sites to XHTML and CSS; I've learned a lot along the way and feel much more in control of my sites than I ever have before. The book is written in a direct and simple manner; and the occasional use of humour is usually well-timed and a good memory aid to boot. This Reference comes with a CD full of useful software (including the great [and free] Aptana Studio, which I'd never heard of before) for Windows, Mac and Linux users. My only gripe is that there is more software for Windows users on the CD than for people who use other operating systems; however, it is easy to Google and find alternative free programs when necessary.
All in all, this is a hugely useful and concise book that I would recommend to anyone starting out in web development - it can take you from beginner level to advanced very quickly.
Great For Beginners October 28, 2008
Online-Flooring (UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A must for anyone starting out in the web design business. A bit of HTML knowledge does help before starting the book as I think it may be a bit confusing for a complete novice. If you understand the basic concepts of this book will take you to the next level and beyond. It is well written with some humour (a godsend I think when reading technical books) as if the author is sitting next to you, and has plenty of tips, warnings and techical information. It is easy to follow with clear diagrams for each step - the CD is an added bonus and will probably be very useful to many beginners who want to follow each step. The book has taught me a vast amount that I couldn't get from internet sites, and the pricetag is very reasonable. Definately a worthwhile purchase!
Worth every penny November 5, 2008
D. Vakrat
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is indeed a perfect book for a beginner its not just informative but its a great light reading. To be a good teacher is not enough just to know the material one have to have teaching talant that Andy Harris unquestionably have.
If a question pops into your head during the reading you will probably have the answer in the next two sentences.
I highly recommend this book its clear, written with great sense of humor
and its truly all you need to start your way in the web developing world.
User friendly and right to the point! February 21, 2009
Imad Mousa (West Sussex, UK)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
As they say, good teachers are not the ones who know their stuff well, but the ones who can teach it right to others. If you're starting web design the right way, you need this book...it provides you with a solid starting point. I wouldn't say it's a professional level, but it simply equips you with the right instruments to start off.
Simple language, not much technical borrrrring stuff...a theory and its practice...that's how it goes. It's very informative and very brain-friendly...go ahead! Buy it!
A complete guide to web development! August 14, 2010
Richard
This book contains a good foundation in everything you need to know to create advanced modern websites (far more than just HTML, XHTML and CSS!!!). The author carefully describes and defines the various languages that you need to develop advanced websites, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of exactly what each language should be used for. The following languages are covered:
HTML/XHTML
CSS
Javascript
PHP
MySQL
AJAX (not really a language, but very important nonetheless!)
The author has a wonderful sense of humour and makes the book very amusing and easy to read. He tells wonderfully geeky (and yet accessible) jokes the whole way through!
Those completely new to programming may find their progress with this book quite slow, but will easily learn everything they need to know. Those who are already familiar with basic programming concepts will fly through the chapters, picking up all of the essentials to each language, allowing them to dive straight into writing complex websites.
The author does keep the content fairly basic, and while readers will come away with a great understanding of each language, they may find that they need something more advanced to do really complicated stuff. Additional books on advanced PHP, Javascript, and soon HTML5/CSS3 would be of use to readers who want to go on to learn really complicated topics (but I would suggest learning the basics of each language from this book first, as it teaches a lot more than the other books that I have read in a very concise and easy to understand way).
Easily a 5 out of 5, and I will certainly look at for more Andy Harris books when I need to learn other languages!
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