Foundations of Web Design: Introduction to HTML and CSS - Softcover

Michaud, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321918932 ISBN 13: 9780321918932

Publisher: New Riders Pub, 2013

Synopsis

If you are a beginner who needs a solid grounding in the best practices for creating websites, this book is for you.

Written by innovative curriculum developer and university web instructor Thomas Michaud, this book provides an accessible yet comprehensive look at web design and front-end coding, covering HTML, CSS, design principles and more. Youll learn HTML semantics, structure, and validation, and how to separate content from design using CSS (levels 1, 2, and 3). Online videos and code examples let you follow along and practice with the code.

Some of the other things youll learn about include:

text elements, links, objects, and tables

using the box model for background images, padding, borders, and margins

fixed vs. liquid page layout

choosing between different navigation models

creating and styling forms

interactive design with JavaScript and jQuery

Foundations of Web Design is an indispensable resource to quickly take you from sketching to coding.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas Michaud is an assistant professor in the Department of Visual Art and Design at Andrews University, and a full-time lead instructor and coordinator of Interactive/Web Design courses in the BFA program. He also leads development and maintenance of the BFA Web Site for promotional and recruitment purposes. He was formerly web manager for Lane Automotive where he managed Web site development, deployment, and maintenance.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Riders Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321918932
• ISBN 13: 9780321918932
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 269