Master the Core of All Web Development—And Prepare for the Future

Mastering HTML and XHTML is the most complete, up-to-date book on the core language of the Web. You'll learn everything you need to know about coding web pages in both HTML and XHTML, the latest, more powerful version of HTML. But it doesn't stop there. You also get practical instruction in complementary web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and Dynamic HTML, along with a Masters Reference that makes it easy to find the information you need. Tying it all together is the authors' expert guidance on planning, developing, and maintaining effective, accessible websites. Coverage includes:

Choosing between HTML and XHTML

Creating web pages

Planning and developing public, personal, and intranet sites

Including images in web pages

Using HTML/XHTML frames effectively

Converting HTML to XHTML

Creating CSS style sheets

Using JavaScript

Including multimedia

Creating Dynamic HTML or Dynamic XHTML documents

Validating XHTML or HTML documents

Creating coherent, easily maintainable websites

Making your website searchable

Accommodating users with disabilities

Creating an XML DTD

Extending XHTML with Namespaces