Comments on: Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/ Learn about freelance graphic design and how to make money as a part-time/full-time graphic designer Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: John Malis http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-6704 John Malis Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:42:26 +0000 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/#comment-6704 This is one of the first books I have bought sight unseen, based on the reviews. I was a little disappointed that it didn't have more advanced information. This book is a primer. As a primer it does a good job covering the basics of CSS and how to write good code, but doen't expect to learn complete mastery of CSS from this book. Rating: 4 / 5 This is one of the first books I have bought sight unseen, based on the reviews. I was a little disappointed that it didn’t have more advanced information. This book is a primer. As a primer it does a good job covering the basics of CSS and how to write good code, but doen’t expect to learn complete mastery of CSS from this book.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: N. Miller http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-6703 N. Miller Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:24:53 +0000 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/#comment-6703 I've used a lot of "teach yourself" books in the past, and this one is not as clear as many others out there. It does a good job walking you through a lot of the technicalities of CSS, but the author flips between changing HTML code and CSS code and often times it's unclear as to which one he wants you to change. He could take a lesson from Lynda Weinman's HOT (hands on training) books. . .they're really dumbed down, but when you're stuck, being able to go back and see the step by step of even the simplest things, "open file A: now insert "x" in this exact location" is really helpful. This book left me wanting to do more exercises, read less, and wishing I had bought another book. Rating: 2 / 5 I’ve used a lot of “teach yourself” books in the past, and this one is not as clear as many others out there. It does a good job walking you through a lot of the technicalities of CSS, but the author flips between changing HTML code and CSS code and often times it’s unclear as to which one he wants you to change. He could take a lesson from Lynda Weinman’s HOT (hands on training) books. . .they’re really dumbed down, but when you’re stuck, being able to go back and see the step by step of even the simplest things, “open file A: now insert “x” in this exact location” is really helpful. This book left me wanting to do more exercises, read less, and wishing I had bought another book.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: Paul Gilmore http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-6702 Paul Gilmore Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:49:03 +0000 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/#comment-6702 The author explains XHTML and CSS standards in such an engaging, humorous writing style that one simple cannot fail to not only grasp the concepts and techniques but also apply them professionally. <br /> <br />This book brings together in one 400 page volume numerous CSS topics that many individuals would normally spend precious time researching on the web. Core topics such as Lists and Links are dealt with beautifully with lots of samples, all of it reinforced through step by step explanations of the XHTML and CSS to prevent one getting lost. In addition, nuggets of additional information are available throughout the volume on diverse areas such as effective CSS syntax and my personal favourite, a complete chapter on usability and accessibility enhancements. This additional information is by no means complete but it does make you stop and think. The author provides ample links for those wishing to investigate these topics further. <br /> <br />The author seeks and very much achieves in giving his readers a core working knowledge of CSS. The chapters on tables and layout basics for example very much skims the surface but sufficient content is available to allow one to grasp the basics thus providing a foundation for more advanced study. <br /> <br />There are many good CSS books available but this book goes that little bit further and thus I would strongly recommend it. All in all an excellent read. Rating: 5 / 5 The author explains XHTML and CSS standards in such an engaging, humorous writing style that one simple cannot fail to not only grasp the concepts and techniques but also apply them professionally.

This book brings together in one 400 page volume numerous CSS topics that many individuals would normally spend precious time researching on the web. Core topics such as Lists and Links are dealt with beautifully with lots of samples, all of it reinforced through step by step explanations of the XHTML and CSS to prevent one getting lost. In addition, nuggets of additional information are available throughout the volume on diverse areas such as effective CSS syntax and my personal favourite, a complete chapter on usability and accessibility enhancements. This additional information is by no means complete but it does make you stop and think. The author provides ample links for those wishing to investigate these topics further.

The author seeks and very much achieves in giving his readers a core working knowledge of CSS. The chapters on tables and layout basics for example very much skims the surface but sufficient content is available to allow one to grasp the basics thus providing a foundation for more advanced study.

There are many good CSS books available but this book goes that little bit further and thus I would strongly recommend it. All in all an excellent read.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: John Zahn http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-6701 John Zahn Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:26:11 +0000 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/#comment-6701 This book helped me turn my 'nothing' website into a better-organized and more attractive one. It is also a fun read! Rating: 5 / 5 This book helped me turn my ‘nothing’ website into a better-organized and more attractive one. It is also a fun read!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Charles B. Silsbee http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-6700 Charles B. Silsbee Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:21:12 +0000 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2009/11/beginning-css-web-development-from-novice-to-professional/#comment-6700 This book claims to be for Novice to Pros. Not true. For instance on page 4 it says "1. Create a new file called base.html but not how or where. 2. Add the (X)HTML". How do you create this file? It doesn't say. I also went to the site to download the file and it wasn't there. I found this to be true throughout this book. If you are looking for a beginners book on CSS, keep looking as this is not it. Rating: 1 / 5 This book claims to be for Novice to Pros. Not true. For instance on page 4 it says “1. Create a new file called base.html but not how or where. 2. Add the (X)HTML”. How do you create this file? It doesn’t say. I also went to the site to download the file and it wasn’t there. I found this to be true throughout this book. If you are looking for a beginners book on CSS, keep looking as this is not it.
Rating: 1 / 5

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