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Web Design in a Nutshell : a Desktop Quick Reference by Jennifer Niederst Robbins is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Web Design in a Nutshell : a Desktop Quick Reference about?

In 1998, Jennifer Niederst wrote the first edition of this very successful book after she found herself spending way too much time chasing down the solutions to HTML problems. From hexadecimal color specs to mouseover scripts, the answers are all out there, but finding the exact one you need can soak up a whole day. "I wrote Web Design in a Nutshell because it was the book I needed - one place to find quick answers to my questions.With all that's changed in the meantime, an overhaul is welcome. This is the rare book for designers that is almost completely nonvisual. It doesn't show what's hip in navigational bars or what the coolest colors are. Rather, it gives readers the kind of know-how that can make a difference between someone who just whips up pretty pages with WYSIWYG applications like Dreamweaver and someone who can make those pages cross-platform, cross-browser, fast loading, and accessible to all.The clear organization makes it easy to locate any specific topic. There are six sections. "The Web Environment" discusses the realities of browser compatibility, display-resolution problems, a useful bit of Unix, and tips for print designers looking to move into Web design. "Aut

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It is typically read by readers who need quick, reliable lookup and repeat reference.

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Author
Jennifer Niederst Robbins
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Published
1998
Language
EN
ISBN
9781565925151
Category
reference
Subjects
Computer Science, Reference, Fiction
Rating
3.85 / 5 (31 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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