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HTML Programmer's Reference, 2nd Edition
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HTML Programmer's Reference, 2nd Edition |
Author: Dan Whitworth
Published: 2001-01-22 |
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 The book I use
I wanted an HTML handbook, not a textbook, something to give me the format and options for each command. This is it.pThe organization couldn't be clearer: the bulk of the book is the complete list of HTML directives, in alphabetical order. It also includes indices of names for special characters and colors. There's a lot of compatibility information, too, regarding both HTML versions and browser incompatibilities.pThe "Examples" section is weak, and seems to assume a knowledge of SGML beyond what HTML really requires. It's also vague about specifics of style directives, and the relationship of HTML to CSS or embedded scripts. Other books fill those gaps, though. This book works as just one in a more complete library for web-page writers, and that's just fine.pThere are better books to learn from, but this is the best I've seen for supporting experienced HTML users.
Excellent book for referencing HTML, with XHTML extensions
It's been about 3 years since I wrote my original review of the book HTML Programmer's Reference, 1st Ed. [see post November 19, 1999]. Since that period, I've developed and deployed several web sites all from having obtained the basic knowledge and practical application of the syntax and tag constructs from this modest book. The direction of HTML development is moving forward with the wide usage of XHTML. And, again the authors show insight into the industry trend by updating this REFERENCE book with the latest version of XHTML 1.0.pIf I must say something negative [seeing that the publishers market this book as an "idea book"], the examples shown are a bit basic. For example, the "target" attribute within the "a " Anchor tag explains the various formats but does not clearly show its usage when rendering a page within a browser's frames, which is a common usage of this feature. pI use this book when I have forgotten the exact construct of certain tags, or when the pages are rendered in several browser products [like IE or Netscape]. If your beginning to think about designing web pages, this is only one of several books you'll own. There are plenty of "how-to" books that cover the syntax and tag construction in a more reader-centric format. I must state that this is a reference book and is probably not intended to begin your exposure to web development services [only the authors will disagree]. However, this book is truly a gem and worth every cent of the price, and like fine wine, will hold its value well into the future.
 Excellent Book!
This book is, just as it claims, the most authoritative quick reference for HTML programmers. This is an excellent book!pThe authors list each HTML tag in alphabetical order and give each legal attribute and actually explains what each one is and does. They give you browser compatibility information for each tag as well as all of the browser-specific attributes and event support.pThe book is finished out with an indispensable special character and color reference - giving all information about it as possible as well as browser compatibility. pThis book is wonderful! Excellent! Indispensable! And anyone who would say otherwise is as ignorant as they come.
Not a book to learn HTML, but an every day reference
This isn't absolutely a book to learn HTML. It's not very useful at that. But when you know HTML and you need a place where to get quickly precise and complete information on every HTML tag, this is the best. Differently from many huge trash books (like the xyz bible...), it's small, simple, complete, easy to read, ant it will leave some free space on your desk. I'm using it every time I need to make an HTML page.
 A Horrible Book, especially for the beginner.
In all fairness, the second half of the book is a complete reference, albeit not a very handy one with its confusing examples. And I never did find out how to use the "onselect" attribute for a radio button, something that one would think would get a thorough explanation in these days of trying to make our web pages more dynamic.pPowell's style is about as clear as mud. Just when you think you are finally going to learn about, for example, what the XML fuss is all about (ch. 17) he leads you off into some dull, pedantic discussion of, . . . well I never did figure out what he was talking about. Other chapters are equally disappointing.pHere's an example of Powell's style. In Chapter 8, Frames are discussed. One attribute for frames is called _parent. Powell writes, "The _parent value enables you to overwrite the parent frame that contains the nested frame, without destroying any frames that the parent may be nested within."pGot that? Powell also explains that the _parent value isn't encountered very often. With explanations like the above, I think we can sort of understand why :-)pIf you really want to learn HTML (and need a quick reference) get the book by Laura Lemay. Her style is much clearer, to the point, and the examples are not only useful, that actually work. When you are done with her book it may then be time to come back to Powell's stogy tomb, which tries to be all things to all people, and fails miserably, IMHO.
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