by Christopher Schmitt
New Riders, September, 2002.
Trade paperback, 355 pages.
ISBN: 0735712638
Designing CSS Web Pages offers an excellent
introduction to the CSS language, which can
help developers control the style and formatting on their
webpages. Numerous CSS topics are covered in the text,
including using multiple columns, splash pages, dynamic
HTML, PNG, SVG, browser-safe colors and pushpin
design. The book also covers elements of design and
provides an understanding of web browsers, so web
designers can ensure that the website is presented to
visitors in the way they want it to be seen. A final
section in the book offers a look at several different
CSS designs, including
designs for a company news page, a shopping
cart page, an online magazine and a personal site.
The appendix in the book includes a handy section that provides
CSS code for formatting tricks like adding a thick line or
creating small, bold text.
Web developer and designer Christopher
Schmitt does a good job of explaining the value of CSS and its
many uses. Schmitt's analysis, examples and instruction will make
it easy for web developers to grasp the
concepts of CSS and start using them in their own websites.
Some prior experience with HTML and web design is recommended.
Designing CSS Web Pages is available for purchase on
Amazon.com
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This review was published in the February, 2003 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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