Mastering Front-End Web Development (HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, SEO, Cordova, SVG, ECMAScript, JavaScript, WebGL, Web Design and many more.)


Book Description

As opposed to back-end web development which deals with servers, front-end web development focuses on the end users' interactions with a website on a browser. A skillful front-end web developer knows more than just the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Going beyond the major web-based languages, this book represents an attempt to compile all the knowledge needed to become a professional front-end web developer. The reader will be introduced to more than 200 web extensions, frameworks, tools, and libraries, along with a complete illustration of all Web APIs known to the world today. Overview: Chapter 1: Development Environments Chapter 2: HTML 5.2 Chapter 3: Bootstrap 5 Chapter 4: CSS 3 Chapter 5: SEO Chapter 6: Cordova Chapter 7: SVG Chapter 8: ECMAScript 2020 / ES11 Chapter 9: HTML DOM Chapter 10: Advanced Web APIs Chapter 11: jQuery 3.5 Chapter 12: Extensions and Tools Chapter 13: Canvas Chapter 14: WebGL ** special note: this book partially overlaps with two books by the same author: 1) Web Coding Bible (18 Books in 1) 2) An Effective Guide to Modern JavaScript (ECMAScript 2017 / ES8)




HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, Tailwind, & Cordova


Book Description

Well-structured, this reference guide presents the reader with a succinct but complete explanation of five important technologies of modern web design and hybrid app development. With the help of numerous tips and code examples, the reader will learn how to use various tools available today to design interactive and visually appealing websites and mobile apps. Additionally, this book introduces to the reader dozens of libraries associated with front-end development, along with the Alexa rankings of their official websites. Table of Contents Chapter 1: HTML Chapter 2: Bootstrap Chapter 3: CSS Chapter 4: Tailwind Chapter 5: Cordova source codes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2TRMvwBqZnukwTdd9b9w4JQgzK77Lhg/view?usp=sharing




JavaScript & jQuery


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Jon Duckett’s best-selling, full-color introduction to JavaScript—filled with techniques to make websites more interactive and engaging Learn JavaScript and jQuery from the author who has inspired hundreds of thousands of beginner-to-intermediate coders. Build upon your HTML and CSS foundation and take the next step in your programming journey with JavaScript. The world runs on JavaScript and the most influential tech companies are looking for new and experienced programmers alike to bring their websites to life. Finding the right resources online can be overwhelming. Take a confident step in the right direction by choosing the simplicity of JavaScript & jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development by veteran web developer and programmer Jon Duckett. Widely regarded for setting a new standard for those looking to learn and master web development, Jon Duckett has inspired web developers through his inventive teaching format pioneered in his bestselling HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites. He also 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 JavaScript & jQuery, Duckett shares his real-world insights in his unique and highly visual style: Provides an efficient and user-friendly structure that allows readers to progress through the chapters in a self-paced format Combines full-color design graphics and engaging photography to explain the topics in an in-depth yet straightforward manner Recreates techniques seen on other websites such as sliders, content filters, form validation, Ajax content updates, and much more Is perfect for anyone looking to create web applications and games, design mobile apps, or redesign a website using popular web development tools JavaScript & jQuery is clear and actionable, providing organized instruction in ways that other online courses, tutorials, and books have yet to replicate. For readers seeking a personable yet professional guide to using JavaScript in the real world, this one-of-a-kind guide is for you. JavaScript & jQuery is also available as part of two hardcover and paperback sets depending on your web design and development needs: Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery Set Paperback: 9781118907443 Hardcover: 9781119038634 Front-End Back-End Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL Set Paperback: 9781119813095 Hardcover: 9781119813088




Bootstrap: Related Tools & Skills


Book Description

Bootstrap stands as one of the most popular, open-source, front-end frameworks on the Web. Since its official release in 2011, it has undergone several changes, and it's now one of the most stable and responsive frameworks available. It's loved by web developers of all levels, as it gives them the capability to build a functional, attractive website design within minutes. A novice developer with just some basic knowledge of HTML and little CSS can easily get started with Bootstrap. In this book, we'll look at some related tools and skills that will help you with Bootstrap development. It contains: 15 Bootstrap Tools and Playgrounds by David Attard An Introduction to Grid Systems in Web Design by Callum Hopkins Bootstrap UI Libraries for Angular, React and Vue.js by Maria Antonietta Perna Bootstrap Grid: Mastering the Most Useful Flexbox Properties by Ahmed Bouchefra Bootstrap Sass Installation and Customization by Reggie Dawson The 5 Most Popular Front-end Frameworks Compared by Ivaylo Gerchev The CSS Grid Layout vs CSS Frameworks Debate by Maria Antonietta Perna This book is for all frontend developers who want to build responsive, mobile-first websites. You'll need to be familiar with HTML and CSS and have a reasonable level of understanding of JavaScript in order to follow the discussion.




Front-End Web Development Techniques and Trends


Book Description

In today's digital age, the front-end of a website is often its first impression-a dynamic, engaging interface that captures the user's attention and ensures a seamless browsing experience. "Front-End Web Development: Techniques and Trends" is your guide to mastering this dynamic discipline. This book covers HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript fundamentals, modern techniques like responsive web design, CSS Grid, ES6 JavaScript, and front-end frameworks. You'll also explore web accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, emerging trends, and portfolio building. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned developer, this book empowers you with the skills needed to excel in front-end development. Join us on this journey to create modern, accessible, and user-friendly web experiences!




Bootstrap 4 Quick Start


Book Description

Want to improve the design of your website or web application without having to write CSS styles from scratch? Learning HTML and CSS is a lot more challenging than it used to be. Responsive web design adds more layers of complexity to design and develop websites. In this book you will become familiar with the new cards component, setting up the new flexbox grid layout, customizing the look and feel, how to follow the mobile-first development workflow, and more! Web designer and developer Jacob Lett has built 100+ websites and WordPress themes. Let him show you exactly how to build responsive layouts that look great in every browser and device. He shares what you can't learn from the official documentation... the process of actually building a full layout. This book is focused on the workflow and does not duplicate what you can already find in the official documentation. This book will show you how to reference the documentation and use it effectively in your projects. BONUS: Includes a link to download a free cheat sheets bundle and a 1 hour training video.Who is this for?You're an absolute beginner and want to become a web developer.You learned HTML and CSS 5-10 years ago but are new to responsive web design basics.You have used Bootstrap before but want to learn new techniques and workflow.What will I learn?Learn what responsive web design is, the history behind it, and how the Bootstrap 4 frontend framework makes it easier to implement.Learn the web design process and workflow necessary to make a responsive website and application with Bootstrap 4.Learn what's new in Bootstrap 4 with a deep focus on CSS3 Flexbox, Cards, and the responsive grid layout.What will I build?Responsive Marketing Homepage - Topics covered: responsive images, image cards, parallax background images, Google fonts, carousel cross-fade, and vertical centered text.Bootstrap Admin Dashboard - Topics covered: 100% height sidebar, card deck, FontAwesome icons, responsive charts and tables, and custom navigation tree menu.How is this training unique?Learn by doing as you build two professional responsive layouts examples step-by-step.Focused on the workflow vs duplicating what you can find in the official documentation. This book will show you how to reference the documentation and use it effectively in your projects.Uses hyperlinks to point to code demos, snippets, videos, and external resources.What do I need?Some experience with HTML and CSS is helpful but not necessary.Does not require knowing Sass, command line, or Photoshop.A computer with Google Chrome.A text editor like Atom and an internet connection. You want to build a beautiful website or user interface that works on all major browsers. Let Jacob show you how step by step. If you like detailed step by step guides, plenty of examples, and printable cheat sheets, then you’ll love Jacob Lett’s approach at how he creates responsive layouts using Bootstrap 4. Buy the Bootstrap 4 Quick Start today and start building responsive layouts in less time and with less effort!




Mastering Responsive Web Design


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Become a master in RWD with this practical, engaging guide About This Book Build responsive designs with solid yet simple HTML5 and CSS3 best practices Use CSS preprocessors (Sass) to speed up the creation of CSS Each chapter covers a different feature of RWD with carefully chosen, interesting examples, including the latest developments in responsive design Who This Book Is For If you already know some HTML and CSS and understand the principles of responsive web design, this book is for you. There's something here for you to learn regardless of if you're a web designer or web developer, or whether you're a seasoned expert web professional. What You Will Learn Install and use Sass with SCSS syntax to create your CSS Use HTML5 tags the right way for the right type of content Enhance the experience of users with assistive technology with ARIA roles Design with desktop-first approach but implement with mobile-first methodology For your layouts, either create and use your own scalable CSS grid, or use Flexbox Create three types of navigation for small screen devices Find the best way to serve the best type of image and how to make videos responsive Build custom responsive emails to ensure the message gets across regardless of the device In Detail Responsive web design is getting more complex day by day and without the necessary design and development skill sets, it's a matter of time before we're left behind. Building meaningful and accessible websites and apps using HTML5 and CSS3 is a must if we want to create memorable experiences for the users. In the ever-changing world of web designers and developers, being proficient in responsive web design is no longer an option, it is mandatory. Whether you're a web designer or web developer, or a seasoned expert web professional, this book will bolster your HTML and CSS skills to a master level. The book is designed in a way that each chapter will take you one step closer to becoming an expert in RWD. The book begins with introducing you to the power of CSS preprocessors, Sass in this case, to increase the speed of writing repetitive CSS tasks, then use simple but meaningful HTML examples; and add ARIA roles to increase accessibility. You will also understand why a mobile-first approach is ideal. Next, you will learn how to use an easily scalable CSS grid or if you prefer, use Flexbox instead. Create navigations for small screen devices using the “drawer navigation,” “off-canvas” or “toggle” navigation patterns, and also implement images and media in both responsive and responsible ways. Finally, you will build a solid and meaningful typographic scale and make sure your messages and communications display correctly with responsive emails. Style and approach Designing and developing for the web should be fun, and that's the tone used in the book. This book is written in a step-by-step format with clean-cut examples. You will also find tips and notes all over the book to help clarify those small and simple details most books and tutorials assume you already know.




Mastering Bootstrap


Book Description

Mastering Bootstrap helps the reader master Bootstrap CSS framework for faster and robust frontend development. If you work in the web development world, you've probably heard about Bootstrap, a comprehensive toolkit that includes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tools for creating and developing web pages and apps. Ever since it was released as an open source project back in 2011, Bootstrap has attracted increasing attention, all for a legitimate reason. Bootstrap is popular among web designers and developers since it is versatile and straightforward. Its significant characteristics are that it is adaptive by aesthetics, supports a colossal spectrum of browsers, and provides a reliable configuration by employing reusable components. It is simple to use and understand. Bootstrap consists of a source code version and an executable version. Software engineers use Bootstrap for a variety of reasons. The Grid System in Bootstrap is quite popular, mainly because it is simple to set up and master, with many components, styling for numerous HTML elements ranging from typography to buttons, and JavaScript plugin compatibility, all of which makes it even more versatile. For a web designer, learning Bootstrap is almost imperative nowadays, since it allows your website to look good on every screen resolution and adaptable on every device without much effort. This will make your site appear more presentable, reduce development time, and be more convenient since it is simple to learn and execute. Many businesses continue to use it; hence is a valuable talent. As a career option, knowing Bootstrap might be a massive help if you want to work as a web developer. This is true whether you specialize in frontend or backend web development. Bootstrap can help you save time and ensure that your websites are mobile-friendly and responsive. With Mastering Bootstrap, learning Bootstrap becomes a charm, and will help readers undoubtedly advance their careers. About the Series The Mastering Computer Science covers a wide range of topics, spanning programming languages as well as modern-day technologies and frameworks. The series has a special focus on beginner-level content, and is presented in an easy to understand manner, comprising: Crystal-clear text, spanning various topics sorted by relevance, Special focus on practical exercises, with numerous code samples and programs, A guided approach to programming, with step by step tutorials for the absolute beginners, Keen emphasis on real-world utility of skills, thereby cutting the redundant and seldom-used concepts and focusing instead of industry-prevalent coding paradigm, A wide range of references and resources, to help both beginner and intermediate-level developers gain the most out of the books. Mastering Computer Science series of books start from the core concepts, and then quickly move on to industry-standard coding practices, to help learners gain efficient and crucial skills in as little time as possible. The books assume no prior knowledge of coding, so even the absolute newbie coders can benefit from this series. Mastering Computer Science series is edited by Sufyan bin Uzayr, a writer and educator with over a decade of experience in the computing field.




HTML, CSS & JavaScript Web Publishing in One Hour a Day, Sams Teach Yourself


Book Description

Thoroughly revised and updated with examples rewritten to conform to HTML5, CSS3, and contemporary web development practices, this easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorial helps you quickly master the basics of HTML and CSS before moving on to more advanced topics such as graphics, video, and interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery. In just one hour a day, you’ll learn the skills you need to design, create, and maintain a professional-looking website. No previous experience required. By following each short, one-hour lesson in this book, anyone can learn the basics of web development. Learn at your own pace. You can work through each lesson sequentially to make sure you thoroughly understand all the concepts and methodologies, or you can focus on specific lessons to learn the techniques that interest you most. Test your knowledge. Each lesson ends with a Workshop section filled with questions, answers, and exercises for further study. Learn how to... Fully implement the HTML5 and CSS3 standards Work with text and create links Add images and graphics to your page Use CSS to style a site and position elements on a page Structure a page with HTML5 Use responsive web design to make your pages look good on different-sized screens Use JavaScript to add dynamic elements and interactivity on your pages Leverage jQuery to add JavaScript features to your pages Design for the mobile web Get your site online and let people know it’s there Optimize your site for search engines Contents at a Glance PART I: Getting Started 1 What Is Web Publishing 2 Getting Your Tools in Order 3 Introducing HTML and CSS PART II: Creating Web Pages 4 Learning the Basics of HTML 5 Organizing Information with Lists 6 Working with Links PART III: Doing More with HTML and CSS 7 Formatting Text with HTML and CSS 8 Using CSS to Style a Site 9 Using Images on Your Web Pages 10 Building Tables 11 Using CSS to Position Elements on a Page 12 Designing Forms 13 Structuring a Page with HTML5 14 Integrating Multimedia: Video and Sound 15 Advanced CSS: Page Layout in CSS 16 Using Responsive Web Design PART IV: Using JavaScript and jQuery 17 Introducing JavaScript 18 Using jQuery 19 Using JavaScript in Your Pages 20 Working with Frames and Linked Windows PART V: Designing for Everyone 21 Designing for the Mobile Web 22 Designing for User Experience PART VI: Going Live on the Web 23 How to Publish Your Site 24 Taking Advantage of the Server 25 Search Engines and SEO




HTML5 and CSS3: Building Responsive Websites


Book Description

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.