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Welcome to the support site for Web Design: A Complete Introduction. This 700-page book was published in winter 2006-2007 and has become the standard introductory course text for Web Design and Development courses at colleges all around the world.
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The book provides a comprehensive introduction suitable for undergraduate and Masters' degree courses as well as for self–study. Starting from a review of Web experiences, Web Design: A Complete Introduction provides a deep and thorough introduction to Web technology, markup, stylesheets, Web graphics, Web animation and embedded video, client–side scripting, Web applications, usability, accessibility, Web page design and Web site design. At all times the focus remains on good practice, underpinned by sound principles, in the context of the real World Wide Web. Full coverage of the essential technologies is provided: HTTP, XHTML, CSS, Javascript and the DOM. The use of Web Standards and the need to make Web sites fully accessible are emphasized throughout. Some elementary programming knowledge is required for use of some chapters of this book.
This is not just a theoretical academic text. The authors, Nigel and Jenny Chapman, have many years of practical experience in Web development and design.
This book is available in printed form from all good booksellers, or direct from the publishers, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Publication Details
Web Design: A Complete Introduction by Nigel Chapman and Jenny Chapman. 692 pages. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
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ISBN-10: 0-470-06089-1 (PB), ISBN-13: 978-0-470-06089-6 (PB)
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