|  | Author: Jennifer Niederst Robbins
Creator: Aaron Gustafson
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 479
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0596527527
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.7
EAN: 9780596527525
ASIN: 0596527527
Publication Date: June 15, 2007
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 The best introduction to modern web design March 8, 2009
John S. Fry (Menlo Park, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the clearest, most comprehensive, and most accurate beginner's text I've seen. It's also easy on the eyes, with helpful full-color diagrams and illustrations on every page. If you want to enter the field of web design, or just want to figure out what the heck this CSS stuff is all about, then this is the book for you.
I like the way Robbins covers some of the current lively debates in web development circles, such as the relative virtues of XHTML vs. HTML markup and fixed vs. fluid designs. She explains the issues clearly and without bias, leaving it up to the reader to make an informed choice. This is refreshing compared to certain other beginning texts (for example the Head First book) which try to bully the reader into using XHTML without drawing sufficient attention to the drawbacks of that choice.
I only have a couple of bones to pick with the author. First, Getting Your Pages On The Web, which is the last (?!) chapter of the book, explains how to upload your files to a server via FTP, as if that were the only option. I think she should have at least mentioned the existence of more advanced techniques like version control and file synchronization, even if she didn't have room to cover them. Finally, the graphics software section fails to mention GIMP as a free, open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop. This probably reflects Robbins' background and bias as a Mac-oriented designer. I think she should have at least mentioned GIMP as an extremely powerful system for image manipulation that is favored by many Linux-oriented web developers.
Great Step By Step Instructions March 8, 2009
genxm23 (new york)
I used this as a self-study guide while taking a class in HTML. It was very helpful and gave instructions in both Mac and PC formats.
Great reference book as well as learning guide! March 6, 2009
William T. Bartley (Fishers, IN, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had borrowed the 2nd edition from my local library to work on my wife's website. The book was so useful, that I went ahead and purchased a copy to keep around for reference and to learn more.
Niederst did a great job with the 2nd edition and even with getting married (now Robbins) she found time to do a fantastic job on the 3rd edition. She does a fine job in balancing examples with reference which allowed me to learn the needed skills and to understand what I am doing.
Excellent book for anyone wanting to setup a website... simple or complex!
Thank you!
Using it in classroom March 4, 2009
T. Michaud (Sodus, MI United States)
Without a doubt, Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to (X)HTML and CSS is a great book to starting learning the basics of web design. As a matter of fact, I've adopted it for one of the three web design/development courses I teach (Intro to Web). I find it an invaluable resource and really enjoy the structure, content, and overall quality of the book. There are other well-written books on the basics of web design, but most are in black and white and appear like a manual - which makes absolutely no sense to me.
 Learning Web Design February 20, 2009
bspeakes (Memphis, TN)
This is my first class in html and CSS, and Learning Web Design is one of the required books. I've found that as long as I do the exercises at the time I read, the book is quite helpful. The exercises are a vital part of the learning process for me. I think the book would be improved if mark up being phased out, or no longer recommended for use was not included in the exercises. This book has not been able to help me "connect the dots", as well as I'd like, between mark up elements, attributes, etc. and understanding what they do.
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