Year: 2017

Desktop-only websites just aren’t good enough anymore. With mobile internet usage still rising, and tablets changing internet consumption habits, you need to know how to build websites that will just ‘work’, regardless of the devices used to access them. This second edition of Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3 explains all the key approaches necessary to create and maintain a modern responsive design. The changing way in which we access the web means that there has never been a greater range of screen sizes and associated user experiences to…

Sitting at the foundation of every site is HTML–the only language that’s essential to a web site’s existence. On the surface HTML may seem simple but there’s much more to it than meets the eye. With different versions, many infrequently used elements and attributes, and varying ways that browsers interpret the language, only this comprehensive and up-to-date reference, has it completely covered. The Ultimate HTML Reference is your definitive resource for mastering HTML. The entire language is clearly and concisely covered, along with browser–compatibility details, working examples, and easy-to-read descriptions. By downloading…

Jump Start PHP Environment book is aimed at entry-level developers. You don’t need any prior experience of PHP. Many entry level PHP developers want a quick path to glory, a shortcut to “knowing PHP.” Too many books and tutorials go straight into a pre-made, awful environment that just wants you to code, with no regard for security, version control, or other absolutely essential practices. Jump Start PHP Environment book is aimed at the absolute beginner who wants to start learning PHP, but aims to set you up with a thorough understanding…

It’s not uncommon these days to see people complaining about how complex JavaScript development seems to have become. If you’re learning JS, it won’t take long for you to be exposed to the enormity of the ecosystem and the sheer number of moving pieces you need to understand (at least conceptually) to build a modern web application. Package management, linting, transpilation, module bundling, minification, source maps, frameworks, unit testing, hot reloading… it can’t be denied that this is a lot more complex than just including a couple of script tags in your…