CSS3: The Missing Manual

CSS3 lets you create professional-looking websites, but learning its finer points can be tricky―even for seasoned web developers. This Missing Manual shows you how to take your HTML and CSS skills to the next level, with valuable tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly learn how to build web pages that look great and run fast on devices and screens of all sizes.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Start with the basics. Write CSS3-friendly HTML, including the HTML5 tags recognized by today’s browsers.
• Apply real-world design. Format text, create navigation tools, and enhance pages with graphics.
• Make your pages lively. Create eye-catching animations and give your visitors attractive tables and forms.
• Take control of page layouts. Use professional design techniques such as floats and positioning.
• Look great on any device. Craft websites that adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
• Get advanced techniques. Use CSS3 more effectively and efficiently, and ensure that your web pages look good when printed.

David Sawyer McFarland is president of Sawyer McFarland Media, Inc., a Web development and training company in Portland, Oregon. He's been building websites since 1995, when he designed an online magazine for communication professionals. He's served as webmaster at the University of California at Berkeley and the Berkeley Multimedia Research Center, and oversaw a complete CSS-driven redesign of Macworld.com. David is also a writer and trainer, and teaches in the Portland State University multimedia program. He wrote the bestselling Missing Manual titles on Adobe Dreamweaver, CSS, and JavaScript.