Practical HTML and CSS - Second Edition - Brett Jephson

Learn web development essentials, create intuitive forms, and master responsive design with multimedia integration

Key Features:

- Explore HTML/CSS fundamentals, build websites from scratch, and create intuitive forms for user input

- Elevate web design with multimedia integration, including videos, animations, themes, and responsive layouts

- Harness the power of SEO and optimize performance for faster user interactions

- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description:

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, mastering HTML and CSS is crucial for building modern, responsive websites. This comprehensive guide equips you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to excel in web design and development.

Starting with the foundational principles of HTML and CSS, the book swiftly advances to cover more complex topics, providing a thorough understanding of these vital technologies. You'll learn how to build websites from scratch, create intuitive user input forms, and enhance web design by integrating multimedia elements like videos, animations, and themes. Emphasizing responsive web design principles, this book teaches you how to create layouts that flawlessly adapt to different devices using media queries. You'll also get to grips with SEO essentials to optimize website visibility and search engine rankings. A dedicated section guides you through performance optimization techniques to ensure your websites deliver a smooth and lightning-fast user experience.

By the end of this HTML and CSS book, you'll have developed confidence in your web development skills, and you'll be well-equipped to build modern, visually appealing, and high-performing websites.

What You Will Learn:

- Develop a solid foundation in HTML and CSS and understand their role in web development

- Implement responsive web design principles using media queries

- Create intuitive, user-friendly forms for effortless data input

- Use preprocessors to enhance the functionality of CSS through variables, mixins, and other features

- Explore cutting-edge tools and resources for accessibility testing

- Discover how to maintain and improve the performance of a website

Who this book is for:

This book is for web developers, SEO specialists, and webmasters interested in learning HTML and CSS for creating responsive websites. Anyone who wants to thoroughly understand the fundamental technologies required to build a website, including beginners with little to no coding experience, will benefit from the gentle learning curve. Additionally, web designers looking to enhance their skillset and create more visually appealing, interactive, and user-friendly websites will find invaluable insights in this guide.

Table of Contents

- Introduction to HTML and CSS

- Structure and Layout

- Text and Typography Styling

- Creating and Styling Forms

- Adding Animation to Web Pages

- Themes, Color, and Polishing Techniques

- Using CSS and HTML to Boost Performance

- Responsive Web Design and Media Queries

- Ensuring Accessibility in HTML and CSS

- SEO Essentials for Web Developers

- Preprocessors and Tooling for Efficient Development

- Strategies for Maintaining CSS Code

- The Future of HTML and CSS- Advancements and Trends