CIS132 course information

Cascading Style Sheets is the focus of this course. HTML's purpose is to place content in the browser window in a logical order. HTML provides meaning to the web page. CSS affects the presentation of that content. Delete all of the font tags and the use of tables for web page layout (to name a few) Use CSS instead and learn that there's so much more that you can do to make a page look great. The prerequisite for this section is CIS131 or a working knowledge of HTML.

CIS171 course information

CIS171 goes beyond the basic development of a Web page to build additional interaction and functionality into them. Topics that will be introduced and incorporated into the Web page code include: Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, multimedia, and Dynamic HTML. The prerequisite for 171 is CIS131.

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The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks, 2nd Edition

★★★★★Many examples of HTML, XHTML and CSS support these tips. Study the examples and make them your own. The chapter on styling forms will help you create a form that is visually effective. Take your time to digest each tip. If you've completed 131 and have an understanding of CSS, this is an excellent resource.

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CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions

★★★★☆ If you possess strong CSS skills, you should read this book. Advanced techniques and new ways of applying or thinking about CSS is the focus of this book. The chapter on backgrounds will show you how to create rounded corners and drop shadows. Use a background image to indicate visited links, relative links and external links. Learn to create good looking forms. Gain the knowledge to create fixed and liquid layouts and 1-3 column layouts. Why do you need to know about hacks?

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Bulletproof Web Design: Improving flexibility and protecting against worst-case scenarios with XHTML and CSS

★★★★★ Bulletproof web design is about the proper use of XHTML and CSS to create web pages that are flexible and readable and therefore meeting the needs of many different user conditions. Learn by example. The author takes actual web pages, explains why they are not bulletproof, and then demonstrates how to make the page bulletproof. Do you know a little bit about XHTML and CSS? This book will give you practical information that you can readily use in your next project.

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Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook

★★★★★ Web standards and semantic markup are put into practice in this book. One learning technique used in this book is to code a specific task using several methods from abusing HTML to affect the presentation of a task (been there, done that) to the most acceptable method using semantic markup and CSS. You will find solid, practical solutions to common web page dilemas. If you are comfortable with HTML and CSS, this book will take your skills to the next level.

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transcending CSS: the fine art of web design

★★★★★ Just like the book by Andy Budd, this book requires time to digest. Clarke presents 3 approaches to creating web site designs. Learn to write and style XHTML compounds. Impressive relative and absolute position techniques in this book will give you a greater understanding and appreciation. Wow!

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250 HTML and Web Design Secrets

★★★★★ This book delivers a lot of information from assembling your Master Toolbox—info on browsers, code editors, validation tools, utilities, etc.—to designing sites and everything in between. In between is an important section on HTML, XHTML, CSS and Accessibility. If you've completed CIS131 and are serious about web page design, this book is a must.

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Deliver First Class Web Sites: 101 Essential Checklists

★★★★☆ Is it difficult to get organized to tackle a new project? Do you wonder about best practices in web site design, search engine optimization, coding, etc.? This book takes web site projects from beginning to end, from getting started to what to do now that the site is up and running. Are you well organized? You might learn an few new tips by reading this book.

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Nov 17, 2007 photo of 'Designing with Web Standards, second edition'
Designing with Web Standards, second edition

★★★★★ This book is about using HTML, XHTML and CSS correctly and the benefits of coding to standards. If you have some web page coding experience, this book will be meaningful. This book is all about separating content, presentation and behavior (XHTML, CSS and JavaScript). This is a must read although the author's humor gets in the way occasionally. Offer a good reason why you shouldn't be supporting web standards.

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