
Web Development with the Mac
Aaron Vegh(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 26. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-470-53399-4 (ISBN)
Description
Everything you need to know to create Web sites using your Mac
Create and deploy striking Web sites and apps on a Mac for your own business or for clients using the essential techniques in this focused guide. While most Web site how-tos are geared toward either designers or programmers, this detailed book covers both aspects, helping you develop the complete skill sets that you'll need professionally. Tap all of the out-of-the-box perks that Apple has to offer for Web development with these techniques and insights from a seasoned Mac Web developer.
* Takes you through everything that Macs have to offer for Web development, such as a Web server, PHP, and Ruby on Rails; Macs come with these right out of the box, making setting up a Web development environment pushbutton-easy
* Reveals the science and the artistry behind creating beautiful and intuitive Web pages using Apple technology
* Covers the technical elements of Web page construction with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and Rails; then goes beyond to show you how to add creative flair using Photoshop
Turn your design and development skills into marketable assets with this essential guide for Apple users.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Create and deploy striking Web sites and apps on a Mac for your own business or for clients using the essential techniques in this focused guide. While most Web site how-tos are geared toward either designers or programmers, this detailed book covers both aspects, helping you develop the complete skill sets that you'll need professionally. Tap all of the out-of-the-box perks that Apple has to offer for Web development with these techniques and insights from a seasoned Mac Web developer.
* Takes you through everything that Macs have to offer for Web development, such as a Web server, PHP, and Ruby on Rails; Macs come with these right out of the box, making setting up a Web development environment pushbutton-easy
* Reveals the science and the artistry behind creating beautiful and intuitive Web pages using Apple technology
* Covers the technical elements of Web page construction with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and Rails; then goes beyond to show you how to add creative flair using Photoshop
Turn your design and development skills into marketable assets with this essential guide for Apple users.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
More details
Series
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-53399-4 (9780470533994)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions


Person
Aaron Vegh is a web and Cocoa developer, a professional writer, and principal of Innoveghtive, Inc., an online marketing firm. He has written technical documentation and articles for several companies and publications in the technology industry. An active member in the Mac development community, Aaron also develops for both the Mac and iPhone platforms. With over ten years of experience in web development, he has spent the last three years running his own firm, building sites for clients both large and small.
Content
Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Internet Infrastructure. Chapter 1: Bringing Your Business Online. Chapter 2: Unix Is the Engine. Chapter 3: Unix Applications. Part II: Client-Side Development. Chapter 4: xHTML. Chapter 5: Cascading Style Sheets. Chapter 6: JavaScript. Part III: Web Design. Chapter 7: Design Concepts. Chapter 8: User Interface Design. Chapter 9: Search Engine Optimization. Chapter 10: Wireframe Basics. Chapter 11: The Grid. Chapter 12: Photoshop 101. Part IV: Server-Side Development. Chapter 13: Principles of Server-Side Development. Chapter 14: MySQL Database Server. Chapter 15: PHP Introduction. Chapter 16: Ruby Introduction. Chapter 17: Ruby on Rails. Appendix A: Running a Freelance Web Business. .Appendix B: Resources. Glossary.