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Book-Specific Resources / Links / Resources for Web Development & Document Design RESOURCES FOR CODING WEB PAGES
Resources For Coding Web Pages: CSS (CASCADING STYLE SHEETS) INFORMATION SITES & ARTICLES About.com's CSS Page http://www.html.about.com/compute/html/cs/css This comprehensive site provides tutorials on getting the most out of Cascading Style Sheets in terms of providing the layout, look, and feel of HTML documents. CNET.com's Get Started with Cascading Style Sheets http://www.builder.com/Authoring/CSS/?tag=st.bl.3880.pro_h.bl_CSS This site covers the basics of shaping a site's appearance with Cascading Style Sheets. Jakob Nielsen's "Effective Use of Style Sheets" http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9707a.html This site provides information on how to use Style Sheets to suit various purposes. Pageresource.com's CSS Tutorial http://www.pageresource.com/dhtml/indexcss.htm A thorough tutorial with examples. RichInStyle.com's CSS2 tutorial http://richinstyle.com/guides/css2.html A concise tutorial that breaks down the fundamentals of Cascading Style Sheets under specific subject headings. The CSS Pointers Group http://www.css.nu A useful source of information, examples, and links to external sources. Web Design Group's Guide to Cascading Style Sheets http://www.htmlhelp.com/reference/css This site provides links, tutorials, and practical advice on using CSS. WebDeveloper.com's Guide to Cascading Style Sheets http://www.webdeveloper.com/html/html_css_1.html This multifaceted site outlines the benefits of using Cascading Style Sheets and provides examples on how to get started. WebMonkey's Stylesheets Links http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/authoring/stylesheets This site provides several links covering CSS basics to advanced use. ZDNet Developer CSS Page http://www.zdnet.com/devhead/filters/0,9429,2133212,00.html A comprehensive archive of Web development articles and CSS reference material. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: CSS SOFTWARE Bradbury Software's Topstyle (Windows) http://www.bradsoft.com/topstyle One of the best style editors available. Cascade Style Sheets Editor (Macintosh) http://interaction.in-progress.com/cascade Freeware and pro versions available. Primestyle (Windows) http:// www.greatfreeware.com/Web_Authoring/Style_Sheets_Authoring_Tools/7069.html Accesses shareware for the PC. Style Master (Windows and Macintosh) http://www.westciv.com/style_master A strong Macintosh style editor. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: CSS Tutorials & Workshops Charles Cheng's Basic "Cascading Style Sheets" Guide http://css.chengweb.com A beginner's tutorial on CSS. CSS School http://www.w3schools.com/css A comprehensive site that breaks down the fundamentals of CSS under specific subject headings. This site features several examples, reference resources, and a quiz to test your CSS skills. MSDN Overviews and Tutorials: CSS http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/workshop/ author/css/overview/css_overviews_entry.asp This site provides a comprehensive list of tutorials and articles on CSS for users at all levels. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: HTML CODING GUIDES & TUTORIALS Dave Kristula's HTML: An Interactive Tutorial For Beginners http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html This free service offers interactive tutorials on HTML for beginners. HTML Goodies' Primers: The Basics http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/basics.html Seven tutorials lead you through the process of coding HTML. HTML Primer's HTML Tutorial and Resources http://www.htmlprimer.com Seven tutorials plus useful discussions of related HTML issues arranged by lesson number. Maricopa Community Colleges' Writing HTML: A Tutorial for Creating Web Pages http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut This tutorial provides basic and advanced-level instructions to help users create linked Web pages. NCSA's Beginner's Guide to HTML http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimer.html NCSA's basic introduction to HTML offers a starting point to understanding Web language and technology. Webmonkey's Intro to HTML http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/96/53/index0a.html?tw=authoring A clear walkthrough to HTML information that is well designed and easy to follow. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: HTML FORMS RESOURCE SITES About.com's HTML Forms Directory http://html.about.com/compute/html/cs/forms This site features comprehensive coverage of HTML forms from the basics to the most advanced use. It also contains updates on new information added to the site, as well as a several articles on HTML forms. How to Write HTML Forms http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/ This multilingual site is an overview of technology and communication, featuring links and tutorials in English, Finnish, Greek, German, and Russian. Webmonkey Design: Forms as Design Elements http://www.hotwired.com/webmonkey/webmonkey/html/97/06/index2a.html This article provides a number of HTML forms that focus on the design aspects of building a site. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: HTML FORMS TUTORIALS 2K Communications Coding Forms Tutorial http://www.cc.ukans.edu/~acs/docs/other/forms-intro.shtml This site provides a general overview of HTML forms, as well as detailed tutorials on the various tags that facilitate the creation of forms. An Instantaneous Introduction to CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts and HTML Forms http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html This site provides extensive explanations, examples, and diagrams illustrating how to work with CGI scripts and HTML forms. Case Western Reserve University's HTML 2.0 Forms and Obscurities Tutorials http://www.cwru.edu/help/interHTML/toc.htm A tutorial for advanced users covering the specific, in-depth aspects of HTML Forms. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Forms! http://guava.futuris.net/nickp/tags/forms/index.html This site covers all aspects of HTML forms, from the most basic to more complex use. It also features links to other sites on the subject. The Super Simple Form Tutorial http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/4555 This site is aimed toward GeoCities members, but the information is valuable to anyone. It features helpful hints, resources for further information, and forms that may be copied, cut, and pasted for personal use. Web Communications' HTML Tutorial on Forms http://www.webcom.com/html/tutor/forms This site covers the basics of HTML forms, as well as providing further resources and a forms processor. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: IMAGE MAPPING SOFTWARE CoffeeCup Software (shareware) http://www.coffeecup.com This site provides award-winning software that may be downloaded or purchased. MapEdit (shareware) http://www.boutell.com/mapedit This Image Map editing software site also provides a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and news. Web Hotspots (shareware) http://www.1automata.com/hotspots/mapper.html A simple Image Map editor, this program writes HTML Image Maps that function across all Web browsers. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: IMAGE MAPPING TOOLS ON THE WEB Mapedit http://www.boutell.com/mapedit Provides access to a downloadable tool for adding client-side image maps to Web sites. Poor Person's Image Mapper http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/ClrHlpr/imagemap.html This program makes it easy to create an Image Map simply by submitting an image. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: IMAGE MAPS: TUTORIALS & GUIDES How to Do Client-Side Image Maps http://lightsphere.com/dev/ismaps/client-side.html A tutorial on Client-Side Image Maps featuring a concise overview and a number of examples. HTML Basics: Client-Side Image Maps http://ubista.ubi.pt/~dfis-wg/sgml/html/32html/wilbur/basics/clientsidemaps.html This tutorial provides in-depth explanations, examples, a glossary of terms, and resources for further inquiries. Imagemap Help Page: Client-side Imagemaps www.ihip.com/cside.html This brief overview provides helpful information that may be covered quickly and efficiently. The University of Virginia's Tutorial http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/WebTools/Imagemap/CSIM.html This tutorial breaks down the creation of Client-Side Image Maps into step-by-step explanations. WebCom Guide's Tutorial http://webcom.com/html/CS_imagemaps.shtml This tutorial breaks down Image Map creation into a simple, three-step process. Webreference.com's Image Map Page http://www.webreference.com/authoring/graphics/imagemaps.html This site features links to a number of Image Map tutorials, classified by subject. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: SELECTED WEB EDITING SOFTWARE 1stPage (Windows-Free) http://www.evrsoft.com/1stpage An excellent editor (5 Cows at Tucows.com) at a great price. Arachnophilia (Windows-Free) http://www.arachnoid.com/arachnophilia A free Tucows 5-Cow selection. Coffeecup HTML Editor (Windows) http://www.coffeecup.com One of the most popular HTML editors; it comes under the category of "shareware." Hotdog Pro (Windows) http://www.sausagetools.com One of the leading Web editors. Macromedia Homesite (Windows) http://www.allaire.com/products/homesite The best HTML editor for the Windows platform. Pagespinner (Macintosh) http://www.optima-system.com/pagespinner A relatively inexpensive Macintosh HTML editor. SiteAid (Windows) http://www.siteaid.com An inexpensive, full-service editor; an earlier freeware version is available. TUCOWS Macintosh HTML Editors Page http://look.mac.tucows.com/htmleditmac.html Several shareware and demo programs for the Macintosh. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: JAVASCRIPT GUIDES & TUTORIALS Javascript Made Easy, by Dori Smith http://www.macworld.com/2000/10/03/jscript.html A straightforward introduction to scripting. Thau's Advanced JavaScript Tutorial http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/javascript/tutorials/tutorial2.html Thau picks up where he left off in his basic tutorial (see below). Thau's JavaScript Tutorial http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/javascript/tutorials/tutorial1.html A straightforward introduction to scripting. Thau's Advanced JavaScript Tutorial http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/javascript/tutorials/tutorial2.html Five lessons, well written in an accessible manner. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: JAVASCRIPT RESOURCE SITES About.com's Focus on Javascript http://javascript.about.com/compute/javascript An extensive collection of information and links on Javascript. Developer's Corner at Webreference.com http://www.webreference.com/dev Tutorials and discussions about Web design. JavaScript Ð Webtop Reference http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~jgwang/js.htm Quite stylish. Javascript.com: The Definitive Javascript Resource http://www.javascript.com This site offers instructions on designing in Javascript, as well as links to other resources, a newsletter, and a list of reference books. Webmonkey's Javascript Page http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/javascript Comprehensive and easy to navigate. back to top Resources for Coding Web Pages: JAVASCRIPT SITES Earthweb's Javascript.com http://webdeveloper.earthweb.com/webjs Thousands of free scripts on a well-designed site. Free-Javascripts.com http://www.free-javascripts.com More free scripts. The Javascript Source http://www.mattkruse.com/javascript Plenty of useful scripts. Javascript Toolbox http://www.javascript.com A comprehensive collection of Javascript source files, examples, and concepts. Nic's JavaScript Page http://www.javascript-page.com A great site for clean, clearly written scripts. back to top Designing Web Sites: GENERAL WEB-DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES About.com's HTML/XML Directory http://html.about.com/compute/html A set of comprehensive resources for HTML and XML with search options and links to tips and other information. Eastgate System's Hypertext and Web Resources http://www.eastgate.com/Hypertext.html This site offers resources for presenting hypertext in various areas of interest. Essential Links to HTML http://www.el.com/elinks/html This site offers links to HTML resources, such as references, primers, tips/tricks, tools, discussions, and other useful information. HTML Writers Guild's (HWG) HTML Resources http://www.hwg.org/resources/?cid=14 HWG compiles links to other sites for various HTML resources such as references, style, validation, and demos. Webcom's HTML Resources Guide http://www.webcom.com/html This comprehensive resource for publishing on the Web has information arranged by HTML topic. Webreference.com's "HTML with Style" http://www.webreference.com/html This site offers links to tutorials and other references for HTML information and other aspects of the Web. Yahoo!'s HTML Directory http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Data_Formats/HTML Yahoo!'s list of HTML resources is arranged by category and allows search capabilities by keyword/phrase. back to top Designing Web Sites: WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AWAREÑThe HTML Writers Guild Accessibility Page http://aware.hwg.org AWARE stands for Accessible Web Authoring Resources and Education. Its mission is to serve as a central resource for Web authors learning about Web accessibility. Bobby http://www.cast.org/bobby Bobby helps Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities. CNET's http://www.builder.com/Authoring/Accessibility A comprehensive article about accessibility issues and Web design. Designing More Usable Web Sites http://trace.wisc.edu/world/web The Trace Research and Development Center's directory of links on Web accessibility issues. Web Accessibility Initiative http://www.w3.org/WAI The W3C's Accessibility Initiative includes news, participation, and resources. ZDNet Developer's Accessibility Page http://www.zdnet.com/devhead/filters/0,,2133228,00.html Provides access to useful articles and resources for building and maintaining Web sites. back to top Designing Web Sites: WEB DESIGN DIRECTORIES About.com's Web Design Directory http://webdesign.about.com/compute/webdesign A comprehensive list of resources on Web design. E-Commerce & Web Designers Directory http://www.1234-find-web-designers.org An extensive directory to Web designers (by state) and other services and links for design information. Karla Tonella's Web Style, Design, Philosophy, and Aesthetics Directory http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/webbuilder/style.html This site has links for style, design, philosophy, and aesthetics for the Web. Website Tips for Designers http://www.websitetips.com/design An extensive annotated directory of links to design and layout information. back to top Designing Web Sites: WEB STYLE GUIDES Art and Zen of Web Sites http://www.tlc-systems.com/webtips.shtml Truly zen-like in its simplicity with FAQs and general Web informationÑworth a look. Designing Web Interfaces, by Nancy Kaplan and Meg Heisse http://raven.ubalt.edu/staff/kaplan/wdg/wdguide.htm A clear, well-designed style guide arranged by structure, display, and assessment areas. Excerpts from "Creating Killer Web Sites" http://www.killersites.com/core.html Brief excerpts from David Siegel book, Creating Killer Web Sites, in its second edition. Excerpts from "Web Style Guide" http://www.webstyleguide.com Brief excerpts from Patrick Lynch and Sarah Horton's book, Web Style Guide, in its second edition. HTMLTips.com http://www.htmltips.com This site contains links to other information for all aspects of building and maintaining a usable Web site. The Sevloid Guide to Web Design http://www.sev.com.au/webzone/design.asp The guide claims that "good design is [a] clean, elegant layout that is easy to read and simple to navigate," and the site's design reflects this. Webreference.com http://webreference.com/greatsite.html A straightforward, brief guide with general guidelines for creating Web sites. useit.com: Jakob Nielsen's Website http://www.useit.com The usability site from this Web style guru offers links to articles and information about Web sites. The Yale Web Style Guide http://info.med.yale.edu/caim/manual Possibly the best style guide for Web design, written by Patrick Lynch and Sarah Horton. back to top Resources for Graphic Design: GENERAL RESOURCES Dmitry's Design Lab http://www.webreference.com/dlab Dmitry Kirsanov's Web site includes articles, links, and tutorials for Web design. Great Website Design Tips: Graphics http://www.unplug.com/great/graphics.htm This site has information on specific Web graphic design topics. The University of Texas at Austin: Learning to Publish Web Graphics http://www.utexas.edu/learn/graphics/index.html This site provides a tutorial that covers scanning, the IMG tag, file formats, image size, transparency, image maps, and animated gifs. Webdeveloper.com Library http://www.webdeveloper.com/design/design_qa.html This site answers basic questions about designing graphics on the Web. Webmonkey http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/design/graphics/ This site provides comprehensive information on a wide range of subjects relating to Web graphics. Webreference.com's Optimizing Web Graphics http://www.webreference.com/dev/graphics This site offers general information about graphic design along with links to specific topics. Wide Area Communications' Creating Graphics for the Web http://www.widearea.co.uk./designer General information and coding language is available on this graphic design site. back to top Resources for Graphic Design: COLORS & COLOR SCHEMES WebsiteTips: Color http://www.websitetips.com/color This site offers color charts and swatches in addition to information about the psychology of color. Sam Choukri's ColorMaker http://www.bagism.com/colormaker A sophisticated browser-based color scheme generator. Scheming in Color, by Robert Hess http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/design/color/hess09112000.asp An informative articleÑfrom the MSDN Web workshop. Wellstyled.com's Color Scheme Generator http://www.wellstyled.com/tools/colorscheme2/help-en.html This site provides color scheme information for beginners as well as a downloadable color scheme tool. back to top Resources for Graphic Design: GRAPHICS SOFTWARE SITES About.com's Graphics Software for MAC and PC http://www.graphicssoft.about.com/compute/graphicssoft This buyer's guide links to information about graphics software and is easy to navigate for information. Tucow's Macintosh Image Editors http://www.mac.tucows.com/imgeditmac.html This buyer's guide offers ratings for various software programs available for Macintosh systems. Tucow's Windows 95/98 Image Editors http://www.tucows.com/imgedit95.html This buyer's guide offers ratings for various software programs available for older Windows systems. ZDNet's Graphics Software Guide http://www.zdnet.com/products/filter/guide/0,7267,1500133,00.html ZDNet's buyer's guide describes software and provides links to reviews and current pricing. back to top Web Development Specifications & FAQs: CSS FAQS & SPECIFICATIONS Cascading Style Sheets, Level 1 Specifications http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS1 An extensive explanation that covers the basics of CSS and beyond; it is best suited for advanced users. Cascading Style Sheets, Level 2 Specifications http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2 This site features further coverage of Cascading Style Sheets; it is best suited for advanced users. Cascading Style Sheets, Level 3 Proposed Specifications and Roadmap http://www.w3.org/TR/css3-roadmap This site features further coverage of Cascading Style Sheets; it is best suited for advanced users. Internet Related Technologies CSS FAQ and Knowledge Base http://developer.irt.org/script/css.htm This FAQ site features feedback from other CSS users. The HTML Writers Guild CSS Frequently Asked Questions http://www.hwg.org/resources/faqs/cssFAQ.html This site provides comprehensive answers to a number of general CSS questions. W3C's Web Style Sheets http://www.w3.org/Style This site provides news, articles, and a number of resources to answer many Style Sheet-related questions. WebReview.com's Style Sheet Reference Guide http://www.webreview.com/style/index.shtml This site offers a one-stop area for finding information on CSS: support charts, basic information, and links to articles. back to top Web Development Specifications & FAQs: HTML AND XHTML SPECIFICATIONS ASCII Character Set Symbols http://www.zdnet.com/devhead/resources/href/ascii.html Codes for characters you might want to use on a Web page. HTML 2.0 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html32 Now updated by HTML 3.2 (see below). HTML 3.2 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html32 Now updated by HTML 4.0 (see below). HTML 4.0 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/1998/REC-html40-19980424 Now updated by HTML 4.01 (see below). HTML 4.01 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40 The current specification for HTML browsers and supported by newer browsers. Rob Schluter's List of the HTML Character Set and Special Characters http://www.xs4all.nl/~dimaroan/html Following the character codes, three tables provide lists of special characters that can be displayed in the most recent browsers. Web Developers Virtual Library: HTML 4.0 Tags http://stars.com/Authoring/HTML/4/Tags/ A useful list of HTML tags. XMTML 1.0 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1 W3C's latest specification, which integrates HTML 4 and XML. back to top Web Development Specifications & FAQs: HTML FORMS FAQS & SPECIFICATIONS W3C's Forms Specification for HTML 4.01 http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/interact/forms.html This site is organized into a detailed table of contents, allowing beginning and advanced users to navigate easily. Web Design Group's Web Authoring FAQ: HTML Forms http://www.htmlhelp.com/faq/html/forms.html This FAQ site covers the gamut of HTML forms concerns and provides several links for further inquiries. HTML 3.2 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html32 Now updated by HTML 4.0 (see below). back to top Web Development Specifications & FAQs: JAVASCRIPT FAQS & SPECIFICATIONS DevEdge Online Documentation: What's New in JavaScript 1.2 http://hepunx.rl.ac.uk/~adye/js12/js1_2.htm A comprehensive and useful list of additions and changes to JavaScript 1.2. Internet Related Technologies' JavaScript FAQ Knowledge Base http://developer.irt.org/script/script.htm Plenty of useful tips and scripts. back to top |
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