CSS instant results - Richard York

With the latest generation of modern browsers expanding support for CSS 3, it is an exciting time in the CSS world. Featuring ten ready–to–use projects on the book's CD–ROM, this helpful reference dives into working code so you can rapidly master the increasingly diverse applications web designers can use with CSS, including some that previously could be done only with JavaScript.

Featuring in–depth explanations, these ten ready–to–use projects are easy to implement in your own projects. The description of each project enables you to understand and then modify it so you can reuse it in different situations. The code has been tested with several browsers including Mozilla Firefox 1.0, Opera 8, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows, and Safari 1.3 for Mac OS X.

CD–ROM includes source code for all 10 projects

Ready–to–use projects you'll find in this book

• Tab–based navigation


• Multi–column layouts


• Dynamic dropdown menus


• A different approach to the dropdown menu


• Web–based slideshow


• Custom borders and rounded corners


• Applying CSS to a webmail application


• Styling input forms


• User interface for a web–based file viewer


• Styling a web–based calendar

Who this book is for

This book is for experienced web developers and designers who are looking to learn how to use CSS for better, faster design and markup. Some previous JavaScript use is helpful.

Instant Results guides are packed with unique, ready–to–use projects that are perfect for the busy programmer. They require minimal set–up, and can be modified, enhanced, and reused in real–world situations.