Professional CSS

<p class="MsoNormal">As web sites and web developers are succumbing to marketing realms of Web 2.0, there are several solid technologies that are gaining ground. CSS has been around for long. But now, just about every designer and developer needs to understand CSS. Hence, a book on CSS would be of interest to any web developer.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->&nbsp;<!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The book Professional CSS is a title highly recommended if you are a web developer. The book is thinner compared to other books in the Professional series from Wrox. However, it packs content that is extremely relevant if you are planning to develop professional web sites using CSS. One of the highlights of this book is the approach, which is more like how a magazine, like the one run by yours truly, addresses a topic. It is not a book written according to rigid stylebooks, which is surprisingly easier on the reader.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->&nbsp;<!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">While the first chapter gives you an overview, we get into serious business in the second chapter, which discusses several best practices tips for developers writing code in CSS and XHTML. The book then explores different design concepts by taking practical examples. You are introduced to some of the most innovative designs using examples of web sites such as ESPN.com, blogger.com, PGA Championship and University of Florida. There are interviews with the designers and developers of these web sites, giving key insights into the thought process that goes on in developer minds. The book devotes considerable amount of pages to getting the design thought process right for the reader.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->&nbsp;<!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The book ends with a CSS quick reference guide as well as tips on writing well-formed XHTML code. Overall, it is a compelling book that will certainly make you a better CSS developer. A must buy, if you are planning a career in web design and development.</p>