Unicode - Softcover

Graham, Tony

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764546252 ISBN 13: 9780764546259

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2000

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Whether you're a Web developer or programmer, the Unicode Standard enables consistent handling of English text, Chinese and Japanese ideographs, Korean Hanjul characters, and most other major scripts of the world -- an increasingly important consideration in today's multilingual global marketplace. Filled with lucid explanations and examples, Unicode: A Primer describes the development of the standard through Version 3.0 and shows you how to apply Unicode in your own projects. From a detailed account of how Unicode works to detailed advice on how to use Unicode in Web development and programming, this incisive guide is just what you need to take advantage of this increasingly important standard.

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Unicode: A Primer helps you:

Understand Unicode 3.0 and ISO/IEC 10646 basics

Explore Unicode structure, properties, and encodings

Unleash Unicode in HTML, XML, and HTTP

Find out how Windows, Unix, and Mac OS support Unicode

Use Unicode with C/C++, Perl, Java, VB, and other languages

Tour the character blocks in Unicode 3.0

Companion Web site with updates and sample code!!!

From the Back Cover:

"For developers who plan to use the Unicode Standard, this is the best companion book so far." —Rick McGowan, Unicode Consortium

Whether you're a Web developer or a programmer, the Unicode Standard enables consistent handling of English text, Chinese and Japanese ideographs, Korean Hanjul characters, and most other major scripts of the world — an increasingly important consideration in today's multilingual global marketplace

Filled with lucid explanations and examples, Unicode: A Primer describes the development of the standard through Version 3.0 and shows you how to apply Unicode in your own projects. From a detailed account of how Unicode works to detailed advice on how to use Unicode in Web development and programming, this incisive guide is just what you need to take advantage of this increasingly important standard.