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DHTML or Dynamic HTML

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Dynamic HTML or DHTML is not a specific technology, but rather the interaction of several languages to create dynamic and interactive pages. Specifically:

DHTML Articles:

It's Easy to Learn DHTML:

Easy DHTML
If you're just starting out, you can add DHTML to your site with these simple scripts.

Start with XHTML to Create DHTML:

The best way to create DHTML that works reliably is to start with XHTML. If you write valid XHTML your styles and behaviors will work more reliably across more browsers.

CSS is a Key Component of DHTML:

Learning CSS is easier than you think. And if you want to have DHTML on your site, you need to learn it. And you can do really fun things with CSS

JavaScript is What Makes DHTML Dynamic:

JavaScript is the behavior part of a Web page. It controls what your Web page is going to do.

The DOM or Document Object Model Brings the DHTML Together:

With the DOM you connect your behaviors (JavaScript) to your styles (CSS) and content (XHTML). The DOM is the model that Web browsers use to display and modify Web pages. And if you know the DOM, you'll know how to make dynamic Web pages.

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