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Everything you ever wanted to know
about web design? This book is not far from it, so whether you want
to teach yourself by wading through this substantial book, or simply
use it an occasional look-up, it will make a worthwhile purchase.
Unfortunately many websites bear
testament to the fact that there is whole lot more to creating a
good-looking, functional web site, than just learning HTML. Powell
sets out to instill the principles of creating a attractive and
'user-friendly' web site, using what he sees as good design
principles, and by imparting the theory and practice behind what
makes a web site effective.
This is an not a guide to HTML,
although it includes plenty of code examples. The book assumes the
reader has a good knowledge of core HTML and CSS coding, is familiar
with JavaScript and can use graphics tools, such as Photoshop.
Divided into 6 main sections, the
book begins with an excellent outline of the core issues of web
design and how to start from a blank sheet of paper to develop a
site built for users. The next two sections are the largest, dealing
with the organisation and navigation issues for a site (including a
brief section on search engine optimisation), and the basic elements
of page design.
The next two sections cover
technology issues, discussing such elements as client and server
side programming, using JavaScript and multimedia, and the future
direction of web design with new advances and the impact of
broadband. Finally an extensive Appendix includes a lengthy sample
document for a site evaluation procedure.
Like all titles in this series,
there's a huge amount of information packed into this book which
makes it a great reference source, rather than a stimulating read.
For anyone involved in creating or commissioning a new web site, the
first sections of this book, in particular, are essential reading to
help create an understanding of the best web design
principles.
OK, so designers like breaking the
rules, but tried and tested formulas should be ignored at your
peril!
For further information visit the McGraw-Hill website.
Buy this book at a discount from Amazon.co.uk
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