Foundation Website Creation with HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript shows the entire process of
building a website. This process involves much more than just technical knowledge and this
book provides all the information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and
developing for the Web as well as the best means to deliver professional results based on best
practices. Of course there is far more to building a successful website than knowing a little
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The process starts long before any coding takes place and
this book introduces you to the agile development process explaining why this method makes so
much sense for web projects and how best to implement it. We also make sure you're up to date
by using the latest HTML5 features. Planning is vital so you'll also learn to use techniques
such as brainstorming wireframes mockups and prototypes to get your project off to the best
possible start and help ensure smooth progress as it develops. An understanding of correct
semantic markup is essential for any web professional this book explains how HTML5 should be
used to structure content so that the markup adheres to current web standards. You'll learn
about the wide range of HTML5 elements available to you and you'll learn how and when to use
them through building example web pages. Without creative use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
websites would all look largely the same. CSS enables you to set your website apart from the
rest while maintaining the integrity of your markup. We'll showcase the new features of CSS3
and how you can use them. You'll learn how CSS3 works and how to apply styles to your pages
allowing you to realize your design ideas in the browser. JavaScript can be used to make your
website easier and more interesting to use. This book provides information on appropriate uses
of this technology and introduces the concepts of JavaScriptprogramming. You'll also see how
JavaScript works as part of the much-hyped technique Ajax and in turn where Ajax fits into
the wider Web 2.0 picture. While a website is being built it needs to be tested across
multiple browsers and platforms to ensure that the site works for all users regardless of
ability or disability and this book explains how best to accomplish these tasks. Then it
discusses the process of launching and maintaining the site so that it will continue to work
for all its users throughout its life cycle. Foundation Website Creation with HTML5 CSS3 and
JavaScript concludes by covering server-side technologies acting as a guide to the different
options available. With insights from renowned experts such as Jason Fried of 37signals Daniel
Burka of Digg and Pownce and Chris Messina of Citizen Agency Foundation Website Creation with
CSS XHTML and JavaScript provides invaluable information applicable to every web
project-regardless of size scope or budget.