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Summary: Awesome!
Comment: In my personal opinion, Head First books are amazing. They are fun and engaging, which is very helpful when you're trying to learn something new! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: Excellent Book
Comment: This may be one of the best computer books that I have ever read. I went from a basic website designing beginner to one that is making very nice XHTML / CSS websites in no time. The information is presented in a fun, easy to read format that makes reading the book a breeze. I definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in learning HTML.
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Summary: HTML and CSS in your head quickly
Comment: I really enjoy this series and this book was a lot of fun. You start out with the basics and add more and more tags until the simple first page you created that looks more like a server log than HTML is now a beautiful page full of high quality web design techniques and looks extremely competitive and ready to impress.
The one thing missing seems to be navigation. The book doesn't cover the navigation techniques you see on most web sites such as the nav bar on the left or at the top. Still, I suppose they give you enough of the tools and techniques that you could figure it out for yourself.
I'm not too big on the crosswords and puzzles. I'd rather be creating web pages than having to work through that stuff, but this does work for other books in the series like the Java book.
If you want to get some great results and do it quickly with HTML/CSS and no tools other than notepad, give it a try!
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Summary: Excellent!
Comment: Finally a book that doesnt start with the obligatory "Hello World" program and ramble on and on about the history of the language and how it came about. This book provides real-world examples and thoroughly explains each one step by step. Loved it.
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Summary: Head First: Another great way to learn programming!
Comment: I've used a lot of Head first titles over the past few years, starting with Head First Java (a solid way to learn that OO language). I've known HTML and CSS for years, but recommended this title to some co-workers based on past experiences with many HF titles. I sat down at the bookstore and reviewed the material to see what HF had in store... and I wasn't dissapointed in the least.
The Good: The HTML sections cover what I expected, nothing fancy, nothing shocking. The CSS portion was pretty good, and for that one reason-I'd recommend the text to developers who use CSS without understanding it well. There is quite a bit of coding to do in the book, which really hammers home the material. Uses innovative ways to get your brain wrapped around the material.
The Bad: CSS was a bit short, and left me feeling like I wanted even more. I wish HF would have tackled cross browser coding issues and given more options on layout and design.
The Verdict: I really enjoy HF titles, and they do a respectable job with this text. While you may not refer to it often [after the first reading] for the HTML portions (The HTML Bible is a better choice), the CSS section may get dog-eared from repeated reference.
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