Best books for a beginning web designer?

13 years ago

I would recommend that you start off with some online tutorials first. Once you decide which direction you want to go, whether it's web design or php programming then you can go buy books.

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Bugud

13 years ago

Originally Posted by dapirus

I would recommend that you start off with some online tutorials first. Once you decide which direction you want to go, whether it's web design or php programming then you can go buy books.

I want to learn both programming and web design.

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ggnights 13 years ago

In terms of a good basic book, when I first started I liked "Head First html with xhtml and css". It was super reader friendly. The internet has tons of free tutorials though so just search around.

I would highly recommend lynda.com...there site is a great value for learning.

Don't jump to fast into everything or you will be way overwhelmed, learn the basics of html and css before focusing on any programming languages.
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- riveram269 13 years ago
  
  You can find all the information you need with a friendly google search. The internet and online tutorials are your friend, w3schools dot com can teach you everything from html, php, javascript, css, and more (for free). But if you prefer a physical medium, the "for dummies books" are always a good read.
  
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  elizakirsten 13 years ago
  
  I agree with most of the people in this thread. Start online. Google is your bestfriend!
  
  14 years ago, I remember looking at website's source code and copied and pasted them over a WYSIWYG HTML editor i took out bits of code to find out what they were for (sort of reverse engineering) - back then, we didn't the have wealth information that we already have now online.
  
  If you're a hands on learner like me, you should follow tutorials and immediately apply what you've learned.
  
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Amigo

13 years ago

No need to download any book. I learnt all the HTML and PHP stuff from tizag.
So i would recommend you to go to Tizag Tutorials and start reading their tutorials.

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bzd63

13 years ago

Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS

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13 years ago

Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS
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olakh

13 years ago

You can use w3schools source.It will help to learn the CSS and HTML in the best way.

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jennydarke 13 years ago

I'm finding CSS the missing manual really good. Explains all about the HTML you need as well.

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jennydarke

13 years ago

I also bought Dreamweaver classroom in a book. It's ok but you can find better online tutorials with people like tutvid

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verneir 13 years ago

I've only really started messing around with this stuff myself, but probably 90% of what I've needed and got to work for me thus far I've learned from w3schools.com
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wcardinal

13 years ago

check out lynda.com -- tons of web design and program specific tutorial videos.

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avenir2011 13 years ago

There are many online tutorials for beginners are available that helps you to learn and understand them easily.
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DivineWeb

13 years ago

check out lynda tutorials for beginners... they r the best

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kapsystem

13 years ago

HI

I would like to suggest you go with starting level tutorials which are avail on net.Firstly,start with small things by creating sample page using what you learnt later implement new elements by step by,this is the way you create yourself as a designer.

Anything else you want to know more,kindly let me know.
All my wishes to you.

With Best Regards
Natarajan R (UI Designer)
KAPSYSTEM (kapsystem.com/bulksmsservices.org)

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pearl20dec2011 13 years ago

As one of the above mates said you should try initially w3schools.com as this is the authorized site for defining HTML standards
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cherryberry

13 years ago

as you need to learn website designing, you should not go for any types of book. Rather you can go for Google. I feel google is very good dictionary as well as teacher.

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PoignantPixels

13 years ago

I used lynda tutorials. They were excellent!

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ngseosept

13 years ago

Yes, an online tutorials are big help for beginners

Goodluck.

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sodredge 13 years ago

You ever just come to a site and know that you are going to totally love it here. I am King Noob at times and with over a decade of tech behind me, everyone else here is totally on the money. Lynda is an easy to swallow buffet for your senses. Also the "Head First" series is made for people with short attention spans who like puffy images. (TOTALLY ME) This happens to be most geeks

On the web I am not sure "book" is the best term. I would go more with online video tutorial
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pratap295

13 years ago

For a best web design you must know about that software language and for it you are gathering information from books here some book name I mention for beginning a web design.
1. Web Design For Dummies, 2nd Edition
2. Learning Web Design: A Beginners Guide
3. Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML
4. Creating a Web Site: The Missing Manual
5. HTML and CSS Easy Web Design with XHTML
6. HTML and CSS Web Standards Solutions
7. Build Your Own Website the Right Way
8. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Creating Web Pages
9. HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition
10. Professional Web Site Design from Start to Finish

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Abhishek Kundu

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Bugud

I would like to start learning web design and I wondered what books I should get.

I do know some HTML and CSS but would like to perfect them and learn XHTML as well. I'd like some books about these three subjects. In addition to that I'd like to get a book or two about actual web design that is more oriented on using those skills to create beautiful looking websites.

For anyone here that is a programmer as well I'd like to read some books on PHP, MySQL and general Internet security as well (check my thread in the programming subforum)

Thanks in advance,
Bugud.

hi Bugu,

as you have mentioned that you want to learn both designing & programming then you should have a look at w3schools

this is a great resource for beginners.

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amitaraja

13 years ago

go to W3 Schools it will help you alot

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pronoun

13 years ago

I got this book when I was going to TAFE, It is called 'Dynamic Web Application Development using PHP and MySQL' It is fairly good for learning the basics. I did use it to refresh myself on a few topics from time to time, and still do I suppose.
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addison.agnote

13 years ago

1) "Web Standards Creativity: Innovations in Web Design with XHTML, CSS, and DOM". This book features innovative examples of beautiful and feature-rich web designs that are fully web standards compliant and includes entries by some of the world’s top web designers.

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gstalin

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Bugud

I would like to start learning web design and I wondered what books I should get.

I do know some HTML and CSS but would like to perfect them and learn XHTML as well. I'd like some books about these three subjects. In addition to that I'd like to get a book or two about actual web design that is more oriented on using those skills to create beautiful looking websites.

For anyone here that is a programmer as well I'd like to read some books on PHP, MySQL and general Internet security as well (check my thread in the programming subforum)

Thanks in advance,
Bugud.

try youtube . There are lot of info there as well

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Nate Simms

13 years ago

I agree with basically the above statements.

Forget about purchasing a book.

Free -- and typically better -- information can be found through a simple Google search.

Plus, there are tons and tons of YouTube videos that give you excellent over-the-shoulder lessons of basically any design lessons you want.

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Testeds

13 years ago

The best book I have EVER read was "Save the pixel" savethepixel.org

It is hands down the best book to get into if you are just starting conceptual web design processes.

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Ryan Butz

13 years ago

A great resource is Tutsplus.com They have everything from webdesign, photoshop, after effects, flash, etc. All sites dedicated to each one. With the option of joining a + membership for more advanced tutorials. As for books if you are still interested in books anything by Rockable Press. Rockablepress.com/our-products/

On the other hand, I do agree with a lot of the others saying that the internet has a wealth of knowledge that books or a classroom can't teach. It's making the Design related degrees obsolete.

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