Modern web development is so much more than just HTML and CSS with a
little JavaScript mixed in. People want faster, more usable interfaces
that work on multiple devices, and you need the latest tools and
techniques to make that happen. This book gives you over 40 concise
solutions to today's web development problems, and introduces new
solutions that will expand your skill set---proven, practical advice
from authors who use these tools and techniques every day. In this
completely updated edition, you'll find innovative new techniques and
workflows, as well as reworked solutions that take advantage of new
developments.
Web development is constantly changing, and you need to stay on top of
your game. Discover a wide spectrum of web development techniques, from
how to improve the way you present content, to solutions for data
analysis, testing, and deployment.
In this edition we introduce new tools, add new recipes, and modernize
old ones. You'll use Vagrant to automate server setup, and you'll
discover new ways to develop blogs and static sites. You'll learn how to
use Grunt to script the deployment of your web project, and use Angular
to build a single-page app.
You'll learn how to make content stand out with simple cross-browser
styles; create animations that work well everywhere without plugins; and
create lightweight, responsive layouts. We'll show you how to use
preprocessors like CoffeeScript and Sass; write tests for your code; use
Git and Dropbox to collaborate; configure and secure the Apache web
server; use virtualization to set up your own servers automatically; and
much more.
Whether you're new to front-end development, or you've got a few years
of experience, you'll become a more versatile developer by finding out
how---and why---to use these solutions in your next project.
What You Need:
Your favorite text editor, the most current version of Mozilla Firefox,
Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari, and a working knowledge of
HTML and JavaScript. Familiarity with command-line interfaces is a plus.
