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justinliudvinaitis | June 14, 2009 01:46 PM | in Web Design

I want to learn a solid foundation of HTML, CSS, JAVA and jQuery. Books are my preferred resource. Suggestions?

I hope to have a resource that I can go to and brain storm with. Design and planning notes are also helpful for me to learn. I would like a good book with lots of 'vocab'. and syntax. Books that are not too expensive is a plus for me.

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BEST ANSWER chosen by asker | jamesabels | June 14, 2009 02:00 PM

I used this book, Even though it is a "Dummies" book it is still pretty good, they explain things in a way that make sense, and it covers a TON of information, so it would be the best substance for the money also. It has a 4.5 of 5 star rating to boot!

http://www.amazon.com/HTML-XHTML-Reference-Dummies-Computer/dp/0470186275/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244987303&sr=8-4

As for Java, this has always been a popular book, it's a bit pricey though it is a very well received book.

http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Java-2nd-Joshua-Bloch/dp/0321356683/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244987583&sr=1-1

Jquery in Action is another good book, you can find it here

http://www.amazon.com/jQuery-Action-Bear-Bibeault/dp/1933988355/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244987704&sr=1-2

Another choice for jquery is Learning jQuery 1.3

http://www.amazon.com/Learning-jQuery-1-3-Jonathan-Chaffer/dp/1847196705/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c

Another great way to learn is the internet, it's free and in most cases updated as soon as the newest build of the language is released!

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I really appreciate the research and links provided. I was looking to the design process as well but I'm sure there will be plenty of tips within these books. You also hit on all parts of the question. I enjoyed reading you response.
Thanks

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arkensis | June 14, 2009 02:06 PM

I recommend picking up the "For Dummies" series. It's always a great starter place for me. I've used it for a number of different things, from HTML to the LSAT, and they haven't failed me yet for good starting information.

Also, the Dummies website is great - lots of free resources online if you get stuck.

Try to start with the basics though. HTML before CSS, CSS before Javascritpt, and so-on. It's all about understanding each of the blocks before you add the next one.

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http://www.dummies.com/store/product/HTML-XHTML-CSS-For-Dummies-6th-Edition...

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davepamn | June 15, 2009 04:55 AM

1. CSS: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland
2. Headfirst HTML book
3. HTML, XHTML & CSS Visual Quickstart Guide
4. Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML

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tursiops | June 15, 2009 09:48 AM

I recommend you check this website: www.boagworld.com they do a very nice podcast too, and on the forums a lot of nice people can help you find what you're looking for.

Hope it helps!

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heathergee | June 15, 2009 10:04 AM

I would highly recommend checking out W3Schools online tutorials: http://www.w3schools.com/ They are free and very helpful!

In addition, I found the book Web Design in a Nutshell, By Jennifer Niederst Robbins to be extremely informative.

Good luck!

tags: books, tutorials, html, java, css

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jentry | June 15, 2009 01:18 PM

I was able to learn HTML very quickly through "HTML for dummies". They provide an awesome "Cheat sheet" for different codes which makes it very simple. I also have the "Java for dummies" book but you really have to know HTML like the back of your hand to begin working with Java. It's almost a completely different language.

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monikaleigh | June 15, 2009 02:53 PM

I would suggest the following

HTML/CSS for Dummies (HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies)
Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS
The Ultimate CSS Reference

As for an online reference www.w3schools.com works very well to start off with the basics

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http://www.sitepoint.com/books/html1/
http://www.sitepoint.com/books/cssref1/
http://www.w3schools.com

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