HTML and CSS
The Comprehensive Guide
1st Edition
Published on 17. June 2025
817 pages
978-1-80611-182-4 (ISBN)
Description
Learn HTML, CSS, and foundational JavaScript with clear, practical guidance. Build responsive, stylish web pages using real-world examples and modern front-end development techniques.Key Features - Comprehensive coverage of HTML and CSS fundamentals essential for modern web development
- Emphasis on responsive design to ensure websites adapt smoothly across all devices and screens
- Practical integration of CSS preprocessors and JavaScript to enhance styling and interactivity
Book DescriptionThis comprehensive guide immerses readers in the core technologies of front-end web development, starting with HTML fundamentals such as document structure, semantic elements, and form creation. Readers then explore CSS styling principles, including selectors, the box model, inheritance, and responsive design techniques that ensure websites look great across all devices. The book also introduces CSS preprocessors like Sass, offering advanced tools to write scalable, maintainable stylesheets. Beyond styling, the guide presents an accessible introduction to JavaScript, equipping readers with the skills to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to their web pages. It covers essential JavaScript concepts such as variables, functions, events, and DOM manipulation, allowing for richer user experiences. Throughout, practical code examples and clear explanations enable readers to confidently build and style modern websites, while also teaching testing strategies and organization for consistent cross-browser performance. This structured learning path prepares developers to tackle real-world web projects with a solid foundation in front-end technologies.What you will learn - Understand the anatomy of HTML documents and essential tags
- Create and manage web forms and hyperlinks effectively
- Apply CSS selectors, specificity, and the box model for styling
- Build responsive web layouts using modern CSS techniques
- Utilize CSS preprocessors such as Sass for efficient styling
- Integrate basic JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic content
Who this book is forIdeal for beginners and aspiring web developers, this book assumes minimal prior knowledge beyond basic computer literacy. It is well-suited for those new to web design or programmers transitioning into front-end development. Readers should be comfortable with general computing concepts but do not need previous coding experience, making it an accessible starting point for mastering web technologies.
- Emphasis on responsive design to ensure websites adapt smoothly across all devices and screens
- Practical integration of CSS preprocessors and JavaScript to enhance styling and interactivity
Book DescriptionThis comprehensive guide immerses readers in the core technologies of front-end web development, starting with HTML fundamentals such as document structure, semantic elements, and form creation. Readers then explore CSS styling principles, including selectors, the box model, inheritance, and responsive design techniques that ensure websites look great across all devices. The book also introduces CSS preprocessors like Sass, offering advanced tools to write scalable, maintainable stylesheets. Beyond styling, the guide presents an accessible introduction to JavaScript, equipping readers with the skills to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to their web pages. It covers essential JavaScript concepts such as variables, functions, events, and DOM manipulation, allowing for richer user experiences. Throughout, practical code examples and clear explanations enable readers to confidently build and style modern websites, while also teaching testing strategies and organization for consistent cross-browser performance. This structured learning path prepares developers to tackle real-world web projects with a solid foundation in front-end technologies.What you will learn - Understand the anatomy of HTML documents and essential tags
- Create and manage web forms and hyperlinks effectively
- Apply CSS selectors, specificity, and the box model for styling
- Build responsive web layouts using modern CSS techniques
- Utilize CSS preprocessors such as Sass for efficient styling
- Integrate basic JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic content
Who this book is forIdeal for beginners and aspiring web developers, this book assumes minimal prior knowledge beyond basic computer literacy. It is well-suited for those new to web design or programmers transitioning into front-end development. Readers should be comfortable with general computing concepts but do not need previous coding experience, making it an accessible starting point for mastering web technologies.
