Future-Proof Web Design


Book Description

Best practices for flexible design that meet common challenges The web is constantly changing and evolving with an increased range of devices, browsers, and standards that need to be considered in design. Web designers know they must stay sharp in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technology change. This much-needed book teaches the art of flexible and adaptable design that can work easily with new devices, technologies, and standards. You'll quickly discover how this resource stands out from the crowd as it provides you with a roadmap for ensuring that your designs are stable and flexible enough to handle whatever technology changes are coming in the future. Takes you on a journey of discovery as you learn how to prepare yourself for undefined changes in the dynamic environment of web design Shares straightforward tips for adopting a forward-thinking approach to the subject of web evolution Uncovers the essential skills you need in order to survive the future of the web Using the fundamental skills and processes laid out in this roadmap, you'll be able to boost your stability and flexibility while coding with confidence.




Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS


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Publisher's note: To make use of the most recent CSS and HTML features, a new, fully revised fourth edition of this book is now available, updated for 2022. Key FeaturesUnderstand what responsive web design is and its significance for modern web developmentExplore the latest developments in responsive web design including variable fonts, CSS Scroll Snap, and moreGet to grips with the uses and benefits of the new CSS Grid layoutBook Description Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, Third Edition is a renewed and extended version of one of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on the latest HTML5 and CSS tools and techniques for responsive web design. Written in the author's signature friendly and informal style, this edition covers all the newest developments and improvements in responsive web design including better user accessibility, variable fonts and font loading, CSS Scroll Snap, and much, much more. With a new chapter dedicated to CSS Grid, you will understand how it differs from the Flexbox layout mechanism and when you should use one over the other. Furthermore, you will acquire practical knowledge of SVG, writing accessible HTML markup, creating stunning aesthetics and effects with CSS, applying transitions, transformations, and animations, integrating media queries, and more. The book concludes by exploring some exclusive tips and approaches for front-end development from the author. By the end of this book, you will not only have a comprehensive understanding of responsive web design and what is possible with the latest HTML5 and CSS, but also the knowledge of how to best implement each technique. What you will learnIntegrate CSS media queries into your designs; apply different styles to different devicesLoad different sets of images depending upon screen size or resolutionLeverage the speed, semantics, and clean markup of accessible HTML patternsImplement SVGs into your designs to provide resolution-independent imagesApply the latest features of CSS like custom properties, variable fonts, and CSS GridAdd validation and interface elements like date and color pickers to HTML formsUnderstand the multitude of ways to enhance interface elements with filters, shadows, animations, and moreWho this book is for Are you a full-stack developer who needs to gem up on their front-end skills? Perhaps you work on the front-end and you need a definitive overview of all modern HTML and CSS has to offer? Maybe you have done a little website building but you need a deep understanding of responsive web designs and how to achieve them? This is a book for you! All you need to take advantage of this book is a working understanding of HTML and CSS. No JavaScript knowledge is needed.




Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3


Book Description

This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites - one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps you've heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level - before all your competitors do!




Confident Web Design


Book Description

Give yourself that competitive edge in your career by learning how to design and create brilliant websites.




Learning Responsive Web Design


Book Description

Deliver an optimal user experience to all devices—including tablets, smartphones, feature phones, laptops, and large screens—by learning the basics of responsive web design. In this hands-on guide, UX designer Clarissa Peterson explains how responsive web design works, and takes you through a responsive workflow from project kickoff to site launch. Ideal for anyone involved in the process of creating websites—not just developers—this book teaches you fundamental strategies and techniques for using HTML and CSS to design websites that not only adapt to any screen size, but also use progressive enhancement to provide a better user experience based on device capabilities such as touchscreens and retina displays. Start with content strategy before creating a visual design Learn why your default design should be for the narrowest screens Explore the HTML elements and CSS properties essential for responsive web design Use media queries to display different CSS styles based on a device’s viewport width Handle elements such as images, typography, and navigation Use performance optimization techniques to make your site lighter and faster




Mastering Web design


Book Description

Unlock Your Creative Potential in Web Design with "Mastering Web Design" In today's digital world, web design is a dynamic and essential skill that empowers individuals and businesses to craft stunning, user-friendly, and impactful online experiences. Mastering web design opens the door to a world of creativity, innovation, and endless possibilities. Whether you're a budding designer or a seasoned professional, "Mastering Web Design" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient web designer, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to create visually captivating and effective web solutions. Your Journey to Web Design Excellence Begins Here Web design is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating meaningful and engaging digital experiences that resonate with users. Whether you're new to web design or looking to refine your skills, this book will empower you to master the art of web design. What You Will Discover Design Fundamentals: Gain a strong foundation in design principles, color theory, typography, and layout composition. Responsive Design: Learn how to create web designs that adapt seamlessly to various devices and screen sizes. User Experience (UX) Design: Dive into UX principles and best practices to create user-friendly and intuitive web interfaces. Web Design Tools: Master popular web design tools and software, including Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma. Web Animation and Interaction: Explore the world of web animations, micro-interactions, and dynamic user experiences. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Understand the importance of designing for accessibility and inclusivity to reach a wider audience. Why "Mastering Web Design" Is Essential Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides comprehensive coverage of web design topics, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of design principles and practices. Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights and advice from experienced web designers and industry experts who share their knowledge and best practices. Career Advancement: Web design skills are highly sought after, and this book will help you unlock your full potential in this creative field. Stay Competitive: In a visually-driven digital landscape, mastering web design is vital for staying competitive and creating memorable online experiences. Your Gateway to Web Design Mastery "Mastering Web Design" is your passport to excellence in the world of web design. Whether you aspire to be a web designer, UI/UX designer, or digital artist, this guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Don't miss the opportunity to become a proficient web designer. Start your journey to web design mastery today and join the ranks of professionals who are shaping the visual landscape of the digital world. "Mastering Web Design" is the ultimate resource for individuals seeking to excel in the field of web design. Whether you are new to web design or looking to enhance your skills, this book will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to become a proficient web designer. Don't wait; begin your journey to web design mastery today! © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com




HTML5 and CSS3: Building Responsive Websites


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Design robust, powerful, and above all, modern websites across all manner of devices with ease using HTML5 and CSS3 About This Book Use Responsive Grid System, Bootstrap, and Foundation frameworks for responsive web design Learn how to use the latest features of CSS including custom fonts, nth-child selectors (and some CSS4 selectors), CSS custom properties (variables), and CSS calc Make a mobile website using jQuery mobile and mobile-first design Who This Book Is For This course is for web developers who are familiar with HTML and CSS but want to understand the essentials of responsive web design. It is for those developers who are willing to seek innovative techniques that deliver fast, intuitive interfacing with the latest mobile Internet devices. What You Will Learn Build a semantic website structure with HTML5 elements Use Bower to organize website dependencies Make responsive media that is optimized for the specific device on which it's displayed, allowing images, videos, and other elements be fully appreciated Make typography that's fluidly responsive, so it's easy to read on all devices—no more hard-to-see text on a tiny mobile screen Get to know techniques for server-side and client-side media deployment, providing platforms that are scaled for any device that requests them In Detail Responsive web design is an explosive area of growth in modern web development due to the huge volume of different device sizes and resolutions that are now commercially available. The Internet is going mobile. 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 Learning Path course explains all the key approaches necessary to create and maintain a modern responsive design using HTML5 and CSS3. Our first module is a step-by-step introduction to ease you into the responsive world, where you will learn to build engaging websites. With coverage of Responsive Grid System, Bootstrap, and Foundation, you will discover three of the most robust frameworks in responsive web design. Next, you'll learn to create a cool blog page, a beautiful portfolio site, and a crisp professional business site and make them all totally responsive. Packed with examples and a thorough explanation of modern techniques and syntax, the second module provides a comprehensive resource for all things “responsive.” You'll explore the most up-to-date techniques and tools needed to build great responsive designs, ensuring that your projects won't just be built “right” for today, but in the future too. The last and the final module is your guide to obtaining full access to next generation devices and browser technology. Create responsive applications that make snappy connections for mobile browsers and give your website the latest design and development advantages to reach mobile devices. At the end of this course, you will learn to get and use all the tools you need to build and test your responsive web project performance and take your website to the next level. This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products: Responsive Web Design by Example: Beginner's Guide - Second Edition by Thoriq Firdaus Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3 - Second Edition by Ben Frain HTML5 and CSS3 Responsive Web Design Cookbook by Benjamin LaGrone Style and approach This Learning Path course provides a simplistic and easy way to build powerful, engaging, responsive, and future proof websites across devices using HTML5 and CSS3 to meet the demands of the modern web user.




The Book of CSS3


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CSS3 is behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow and browser implementations are scattershot at best. The Book of CSS3 distills the dense technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do right now, in all major browsers. With real-world examples and a focus on the principles of good design, it extends your CSS skills, helping you transform ordinary markup into stunning, richly-styled web pages. You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS3 features and learn how to: –Stylize text with fully customizable outlines, drop shadows, and other effects –Create, position, and resize background images on the fly – Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations –Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images –Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions –Tailor a website's appearance to smartphones and other devices A companion website includes up-to-date browser compatibility charts and live CSS3 examples for you to explore. The Web can be an ugly place—add a little style to it with The Book of CSS3.




HTML and CSS Web Standards Solutions


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This book will teach you how to build hand-crafted web pages the Web Standardistas way: using well-structured XHTML for content and CSS for presentation. By embracing a web standards approach, you will hold the key to creating web sites that not only look great in all modern browsers, but also are accessible to a wide variety of audiences across a range of platforms—from those browsing on everyday computers, to those accessing the Web on the latest emerging mobile devices. Even if you're an absolute beginner in web design, this book will teach you how to build future-proof web pages the right way using easy-to-master tools which are, in most cases, free. Through 14 easy-to-follow chapters, we introduce you to the fundamentals of contemporary web design practice. Step by step we'll assemble well-structured XHTML webpages, which we'll then style using handcrafted CSS. By the end of the book, you'll have a firm knowledge of the essentials of web design: everything you need to know to move forward in your lifelong journey as a Web Standardista. To equip you on this noble quest, we've included enjoyable practical assignments at the end of each chapter. Embracing these challenges will not only teach you how to create great looking web sites that are the envy of your peers, but also equip you with an unrivaled knowledge of monkeys that journeyed to space and apes that starred in the movies—the real stars of this book. On completion of this book not only will you be able to create well-crafted web sites, but you will have earned the badge of a Web Standardista, proving your worth as a good citizen of the Web.




The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology


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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology examines information on leveraging the power of technology to support teaching and learning. While using innovative technology to educate individuals is certainly not a new topic, how it is approached, adapted, and used toward the services of achieving real gains in student performance is extremely pertinent. This two-volume encyclopedia explores such issues, focusing on core topics and issues that will retain relevance in the face of perpetually evolving devices, services, and specific techniques. As technology evolves and becomes even more low-cost, easy-to-use, and more accessible, the education sector will evolve alongside it. For instance, issues surrounding reasoning behind how one study has shown students retain information better in traditional print formats are a topic explored within the pages of this new encyclopedia. Features: A collection of 300-350 entries are organized in A-to-Z fashion in 2 volumes available in a choice of print or electronic formats. Entries, authored by key figures in the field, conclude with cross references and further readings. A detailed index, the Reader’s Guide themes, and cross references combine for search-and-browse in the electronic version. This reference encyclopedia is a reliable and precise source on educational technology and a must-have reference for all academic libraries.