Part VI: The Part of Tens in Java

Encoder USS Code 39 in Java Part VI: The Part of Tens

We sum up and distill the very essence of the mystic secrets of (X)HTML Here, you can read further about cool Web tools, get a second chance to review top do s and don ts for HTML markup, and review how to catch and kill potential bugs and errors in your pages before anybody else sees them

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This icon points out information you shouldn t pass by don t overlook these gentle reminders (the life, sanity, or page you save could be your own)

Be cautious when you see this icon It warns you of things you shouldn t do; consequences can be severe if you ignore the accompanying bit of wisdom Text marked with this icon contains information about something that can be found on this book s companion Web site You can find all the code examples in this book, for starters Simply visit the Extras section of Dummiescom (wwwdummiescom/extras) and click the link for this book We also use this icon to point out great useful Web resources The information highlighted with this icon gives best practices advice that we wish we d had when we first started out! These techniques can save you time and money on migraine medication

This is where you pick a direction and hit the road! Where you start out doesn t matter Don t worry You can handle it Who cares whether anybody else thinks you re just goofing around We know you re getting ready to have the time of your life Enjoy!

n this part of the book, we explore and explain basic HTML document links and structures We also explain the key role that Web browsers play in delivering all this stuff to people s desktops We even explain where the (X) comes from namely, a reworking of the original description of HTML markup using XML syntax to create XHTML and go on to help you understand what makes XHTML different (and possibly better, according to some) than plain old HTML We also take a look at Web page anatomy and look at the various pieces and parts that make up a Web page Next, we take you through the exercise of creating and viewing a simple Web page so you can understand what s involved in doing this for yourself We also explain what s involved in making changes to an existing Web page and how to post your changes (or a new page) online This part concludes with a rousing exhortation to figure out what you re doing before making too much markup happen Just as a well-built house starts with a set of blueprints and architectural drawings, so should a Web page (and site) start with a plan or a map, with some idea of where your pages will reside in cyberspace and how hordes of users can find their way to them

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Creating HTML in text files Serving and browsing Web pages Understanding links and URLs Understanding basic HTML syntax

elcome to the wonderful world of the Web and HTML With just a little bit of knowledge, some practice, and something to say, you can either build your own little piece of cyberspace or expand on work you ve already done This book is your down-and-dirty guide to putting together your first Web page, sprucing up an existing Web page, or creating complex and exciting pages that integrate intricate designs, multimedia, and scripting The best way to start working with HTML is to jump right in, so that s what this chapter does: It brings you up to speed on the basics of how HTML works behind the scenes of Web pages, introducing you to HTML s building blocks When you re done with this chapter, you ll know how HTML works so you can start creating Web pages right away