Books serve two basic uses: How-To, and
Reference, generally these functions overlap.
References are essential. As you know, the web is a complex
and evolving domain. Keeping all the details of every tag
and their cross-browser/platform issues in your head is a
daunting task, which will only develop with practice. Using
a book for How-To learning helps you gain that practice, and
has the advantage of being self-paced.
One of the advantages of a book over a website is the editorial
function involved in publishing for print. Often, the authors
online express their opinions as if they were facts, or simply
make mistakes. Books are not immune to this, but they are
generally subject to stricter review policies. On the other
hand, web sites can be updated with the latest developments.
Conclusion: use both.
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| Bookstores |
| Browse through the HTML books, compare their
contents and their approaches. Try to find one that you find
clearest, easiest to use, most general, one that speaks to you.
It will become a good friend. The best local store for technical
reference books is Stacey's,
581 Market Street |
| Don't forget: HELP |
| Most software comes with extensive HELP
files; read these. |
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