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HTML & CSS
512 pages
A beautifully designed, highly visual gateway into web development that feels more like an art book than a technical manual.
What it feels like
Opening this book feels like a deep exhale for anyone who has ever been intimidated by programming. Instead of dense, monochromatic walls of text, the reader is greeted by a lush, magazine-like layout where typography, color, and generous white space do as much teaching as the words themselves. The pace is steady and entirely self-directed, allowing you to absorb concepts in bite-sized, visually anchored pieces. It cultivates a mood of calm focus and quiet inspiration, transforming what could be a dry technical slog into an exercise in digital craftsmanship. It is an absolute delight for visual learners, designers, and curious beginners who want to feel creatively empowered rather than overwhelmed as they take their first steps into web development.
- Mood
- calm
- focused
- inspiring
- Tone
- encouraging
- accessible
- clear
- inviting
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- demystifying technology · creative empowerment · visual learning · digital craftsmanship
- The writing
- Crisp, concise, and highly integrated with visual elements to minimize cognitive load and maximize clarity.
- The arc
- The reader moves from feeling intimidated by the complexities of code to experiencing the quiet thrill of creative empowerment.
- Who it's for
- Visual learners, designers, and absolute beginners who want to understand web development without drowning in dense, intimidating walls of text.
About the book
Learn HTML and CSS from the book that has inspired hundreds of thousands of beginner-to-intermediate coders. Professional web designers, developers, and programmers as well as new learners are looking to amp up their web design skills at work and expand their personal development―yet finding the right resources online can be overwhelming. Take a confident step in the right direction by choosing the simplicity of HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites by veteran web developer and programmer Jon Duckett.
Widely regarded for setting a new standard for those looking to learn and master web development through his inventive teaching format, Jon Duckett has helped global brands like Philips, Nike, and Xerox create innovative digital solutions, designing and delivering web and mobile projects with impact and the customer at the forefront. In HTML & CSS, Duckett shares his real-world insights in a unique and highly visual style:
Introduces HTML and CSS in a way that makes them accessible to everyone―from students to freelancers, and developers, programmers, marketers, social media managers, and more Combines full-color design graphics and engaging photography to explain the topics in an in-depth yet straightforward manner Provides an efficient and user-friendly structure that allows readers to progress through the chapters in a self-paced format Is perfect for anyone looking to update a content management system, run an e-commerce store, or redesign a website using popular web development tools
HTML & CSS is well-written and readable, providing organized instruction in ways that other online courses, tutorials, and books have yet to replicate. For readers seeking a comprehensive yet concise guide to HTML and CSS, look no further than this one-of-a-kind guide.
Previously published: Wiley, 2011.
Description from Open Library.
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