Robbins, J. (2012). Learning web design: A beginner's guide to HTML, CSS,
Javascript, and web graphics (4th ed., pp. 3-45). Sebastopol, California:
O'Reilly.
Summary: The
first three chapters of the text discuss the basics of web development, the
web, and a server. I will admit before
reading these chapters I did not know the the web and the internet were two
completely different things.
Chapter one really focuses on
breaking down the various reasons why someone might be reading the text to
learn basic web development skills, and how many roles are embedded into web
development. The basic skeleton of a
web site was also discussed. Wireframe
diagrams how the layout of a website, while a site diagram shows the structure
and how each area is connected to one another.
Chapter two dove into the actual
elements of the web, a server, HTML, and a URL address. I learned that the internet and the web are
not the same thing. The internet is
basically just a network of computers while the web is a way for people to
share and communicate using the internet (hopefully I understand that correctly
myself).
Chapter three focused on meeting
the needs of the new ways technology and the web are being used today. Robbins mentions that in the past people
mainly accessed the web via desktop computers, but now people use various hand
held devices to access the web. She
mentions that it is important to follow the standards when creating websites,
using HTML, and various other web development programs to keep up with the
various technology advances.
Q1: Why is
it important to modify our web development in order to meet the needs of new technology?
A1: I think
it is important to always keep up with the way technology and the web are being
used so that websites are successful and meaningful. Most people access the web on their cell
phone now and I have heard that previous web development programs have not been
successful when used on a mobile device.
I t is important to know your audience when creating a site and know how
they will be accessing the information on the site so that the site can be
successful and serve its purpose.
Q2: What is
HTML code and CSS, and how do I use it when creating a webpage?
A2: HTML
code is that actual code you will type /create the content of the webpage. HTML code uses various tags to add to the content
that a viewer will see on the page such as paragraphs, page breaks, links,
headings, and more. CSS shows the
various style elements that a viewer will see when visiting the page. For example CSS will be used to select color,
fonts, pictures, and many visual aspects of the web page layout.
