Now in the Fourth Edition, Programming the World Wide Web provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools and skills required for both client- and server-side programming, teaching students how to develop platform-independent sites using current Web development technology. Essential programming exercises are presented using a manageable progression: Students begin with a foundational XHTML Web site and employ new languages and technologies to add features as they are discussed in the course. Readers with previous experience programming with an object-oriented language are guided through concepts relating to client-side and server-side programming, including ASP.NET using C#, JavaScript™, Java™ servlets, Ajax, JSP™, XHTML, XML, Perl™, PHP, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails.

Chapter 1 Fundamentals
Chapter 2 Introduction to XHTML
Chapter 3 Cascading Style Sheets
Chapter 4 The Basics of JavaScript
Chapter 5 JavaScript and HTML Documents
Chapter 6 Dynamic Documents with JavaScript
Chapter 7 Introduction to XML
Chapter 8 The Basics of Perl
Chapter 9 Using Perl for CGI Programming
Chapter 10 Servlets and Java Server Pages
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