Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows the
entire process of building a website. This process involves much more
than just technical knowledge, and this book provides all the
information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and
developing for the Web, as well as the best means to deliver
professional results based on best practices.
Of course, there is far more to building a successful website than
knowing a little Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The process starts
long before any coding takes place, and this book introduces you to the
agile development process, explaining why this method makes so much
sense for web projects and how best to implement it. We also make sure
you're up to date by using the latest HTML5 features. Planning is vital,
so you'll also learn to use techniques such as brainstorming,
wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to get your project off to the best
possible start and help ensure smooth progress as it develops.
An understanding of correct, semantic markup is essential for any web
professional; this book explains how HTML5 should be used to structure
content so that the markup adheres to current web standards. You'll
learn about the wide range of HTML5 elements available to you, and
you'll learn how and when to use them through building example web
pages.
Without creative use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), websites would all
look largely the same. CSS enables you to set your website apart from
the rest, while maintaining the integrity of your markup. We'll showcase
the new features of CSS3 and how you can use them. You'll learn how CSS3
works and how to apply styles to your pages, allowing you to realize
your design ideas in the browser.
JavaScript can be used to make your website easier and more interesting
to use. This book provides information on appropriate uses of this
technology and introduces the concepts of JavaScript programming. You'll
also see how JavaScript works as part of the much-hyped technique Ajax,
and in turn, where Ajax fits into the wider Web 2.0 picture.
While a website is being built, it needs to be tested across multiple
browsers and platforms to ensure that the site works for all users,
regardless of ability or disability, and this book explains how best to
accomplish these tasks. Then, it discusses the process of launching and
maintaining the site so that it will continue to work for all its users
throughout its life cycle.
Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript concludes
by covering server-side technologies, acting as a guide to the different
options available. With insights from renowned experts such as Jason
Fried of 37signals, Daniel Burka of Digg and Pownce, and Chris
Messina of Citizen Agency, Foundation Website Creation with CSS,
XHTML, and JavaScript provides invaluable information applicable to
every web project-regardless of size, scope, or budget.
