About Web Design Book - Chapter 14
Example 14-1: A vertical navigation with dynamic pull-outs
A sample vertical navigation with fly-out sub-nav (Firefox and IE 7).
A sample vertical navigation with fly-out sub-nav (Firefox and IE 7).
Example 14-2: Horizontal pull-down navigation
See the horizontal dynamic navigation built into a Web page.
See the horizontal dynamic navigation built into a Web page.
Example 14-3: Putting a date script on your page
A simple JavaScript.
A simple JavaScript.
Example 14-4: Start the focus on the first form field
A really useful script that's also easy to do.
A really useful script that's also easy to do.
Example 14-5: Adding some more JavaScript to do inline validation
Some simple inline validation.
Some simple inline validation.
Link 14-1: Standards-Based DHTML Menus
Create menus with CSS and XHTML.
Create menus with CSS and XHTML.
Link 14-2: DOM Event Processing
The About JavaScript Guide explains DOM event processing.
The About JavaScript Guide explains DOM event processing.
Link 14-3: Validating Forms
The most popular thing to do with JavaScript is to validate forms. The About JavaScript Guide shows you how.
The most popular thing to do with JavaScript is to validate forms. The About JavaScript Guide shows you how.
Link 14-4: Flash
Learn Flash with these links.
Learn Flash with these links.
Link 14-5: Adobe
Adobe makes many of the better Web development software programs. From Dreamweaver to Photoshop and more.
Adobe makes many of the better Web development software programs. From Dreamweaver to Photoshop and more.
Link 14-6: Flash Authoring Tools
You don't have to buy Adobe Flash to make Flash files. These authoring tools will help you create SWF files.
You don't have to buy Adobe Flash to make Flash files. These authoring tools will help you create SWF files.
Link 14-7: Flash Tools
Use these tools to create specific things like screensavers and so on in Flash.
Use these tools to create specific things like screensavers and so on in Flash.
Link 14-8: Document Object Model
The fastest way to script Web pages is through the DOM.
The fastest way to script Web pages is through the DOM.
Link 14-9: Write Your First HTTP Cookie
Learn how to write a cookie for a Web page. And then learn how to read it from the Web page as well.
Learn how to write a cookie for a Web page. And then learn how to read it from the Web page as well.
Link 14-10: Are HTTP Cookies Dangerous?
Cookies are only as dangerous as you allow them to be.
Cookies are only as dangerous as you allow them to be.
Link 14-11: When to Use Ajax and When Not To
Don't use Ajax simply because your boss calls you saying "we need Ajax on our site".
Don't use Ajax simply because your boss calls you saying "we need Ajax on our site".
Link 14-12: Progressive Enhancement
The idea here is that you create Web pages that start with the lowest common denominator. When the site functions there, then you add features that enhance the site for browsers with more capabilities.
The idea here is that you create Web pages that start with the lowest common denominator. When the site functions there, then you add features that enhance the site for browsers with more capabilities.
Link 14-13: DHTML Links
Links to articles and resources for building DHTML Web pages.
Links to articles and resources for building DHTML Web pages.
Link 14-14: Homestar Runner
Flash can create some really creative Web sites.
Flash can create some really creative Web sites.
Link 14-15: The Back Button
The back button is one of the most commonly used buttons on a Web page.
The back button is one of the most commonly used buttons on a Web page.
Link 14-16: Optimize Flash Fonts
Fonts can take up a lot of space in Flash files.
Fonts can take up a lot of space in Flash files.
Link 14-17: What is a Database?
The About Databases Guide explains what a database is.
The About Databases Guide explains what a database is.
Link 14-18: PHP and mySQL Tutorial
Learn how to connect your PHP Web sites to a mySQL database.
Learn how to connect your PHP Web sites to a mySQL database.
Link 14-19: About PHP and mySQL
Learn PHP and mySQL on the About site.
Learn PHP and mySQL on the About site.
Link 14-20: Beyond CGI to ColdFusion
You can use ColdFusion to maintain your Web site as well.
You can use ColdFusion to maintain your Web site as well.
Link 14-21: ASP
These links will help you learn more about Active Server Pages.
These links will help you learn more about Active Server Pages.
Link 14-22: Web J2EE Programming
Learn JSP and Java Servlets from the About Guide to Java.
Learn JSP and Java Servlets from the About Guide to Java.
Link 14-23: What is Ruby?
Ruby is a new language that a lot of Web developers are starting to use to build and maintain Web sites.
Ruby is a new language that a lot of Web developers are starting to use to build and maintain Web sites.
Link 14-24: Python Tutorial
Start here to learn Python to build and maintain Web scripts.
Start here to learn Python to build and maintain Web scripts.
Link 14-25: Intro to Delphi
Delphi helps you build OO programs that can connect to the .Net protocol.
Delphi helps you build OO programs that can connect to the .Net protocol.
Link 14-26: Programming on the Web
Links to resources about various Web programming languages.
Links to resources about various Web programming languages.
Link 14-27: Ajax
Ajax combines JavaScript, server side programming, and XML together to create dynamic Web pages.
Ajax combines JavaScript, server side programming, and XML together to create dynamic Web pages.