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Teaching you how to create web pages
With four sections covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web site design. If you don't know what those are, read the paragraph below.
Teaching you how to produce web pages that everyone can use
This seems to be an unusual idea. Creating pages that work on everyones' browser? Surely not! The idea of this site
is to show you that it is not that difficult to do. If you work through the whole site, and in particular the
section on web site design, you will be able to do it too. See my list of computers,
operating systems, modems and browsers to see why it is important.
What do HTML, CSS and JavaScript do?
HTML formats web pages. It tells the browser when to start and end paragraphs and titles, and when to insert images and forms. It can also say what colours to make everything, and a few other basic styles like table borders, but in general, this should be done with CSS instead.
CSS replaces many parts of HTML and is more customizable. It says what fonts, colours, sizes and effects to use including borders and backgrounds. It also allows you to position parts of the document exactly where you want them.
JavaScript is a programming language that can be used to make parts of your document dynamic. You can use it to move parts of your document, change pictures, check forms and write dynamic content.
JavaScript tutorial is based on '4th generation' and '5th generation' browsers with backwards compatibility.
Currently known '4th+ generation' browsers
Opera 4+
Gecko engine (Mozilla, FireFox, Netscape 6+ etc.)
Internet Explorer 4+
KHTML (Konqueror, Safari, OmniWeb 4.5+)
iCab
ICEbrowser
Escape 4+
NetFront 3+
Tkhtml Hv3+
Open TV
Netgem 4 browser (NetBox)
iPanel MicroBrowser
Netscape 4+
OmniWeb (4.2-)
Clue browser
WebTV
More information.
What are 4th and 5th generation browsers?
5th generation browsers (also known as DOM browsers) are the latest and greatest browsers, that offer the most abilities and
functionality, and are the most popular browsers in use today. 4th generation browsers are less capable, but are able to run things like menu scripts - information
is provided so you can still support those 1 or 2% of Internet users who have not had the time, opportunity, money,
desire or knowledge to upgrade yet, or who have not yet found a 5th generation browser they are comfortable with.
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The content of this site is provided 'as-is'. While I may offer support if you are having problems, or
general queries about web development, I cannot be held responsible for any problems encountered or losses
incurred through use of any of the information on this site, or any information that I send you in any way.
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