New Releases by Mike McGrath

XHTML in Easy Steps instructs the reader how to create web pages that can be viewed on traditional desktop browsers and on small handheld devices. It describes the major features of Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS). There are code examples of each important aspect of XHTML and browser screenshots that illustrate how that code may appear on a PC web browser and on a modern XHTML-enabled cellphone. It will appeal to programmers and to those seeking a career in web development who want to quickly learn the latest XHTML techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college.

JavaServer Pages in easy steps instructs the reader how to add functionality to web pages using JavaServer Pages (JSP) technology. This allows the exchange of data between a web browser and a web server both on Windows platforms and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. The book contains exciting chapters on the major features of JSP and there are complete examples together with screenshots illustrating how they might appear in a web browser.

XML is a lot more flexible than HTML, and better suited for ecommerce/business use. It enables developers to cater for different standards and operating systems. Packed with tips and notes, this guide will encourage the reader to use this powerful tool to develop professional web sites. XML in easy steps simplifies XML without waffle. XML Transformation of XML files is demonstrated with the purpose-made XSL style sheet language and also with the popular CSS language. XML may appear complex to the academic but this book makes it simple for use by the novice in the real world.

This guide aims to teach the reader everything you need to know to build the best interactive web pages using PHP. Personal Home Page Tools is available free from the web. The book covers the basics from connecting web pages to backend databases and securing web sites against hackers. It comes with a practical working code which should save web developers hours of work.

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In Easy Step Series is developed by Computer step, the leading UK Publisher of quality computer books. In concise language easy to follow layout and in easy steps, this series explains all that s important for everyday use-and more. Designed to save your time and guaranteed to give you the best value. Successfully used worldwide for classroom- based training as well as for self-teaching.