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Extensible Hypertext Markup Language XHTML

XHTML is a markup language data format for computers to easily share information. We will learn how to program our applications with xhtml to create accessibility and usability.

TUTORIALS AND EXAMPLES

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WWW RESOURCES

W3C on XHTMLXHTML is a family of current and future document types and modules that reproduce, subset, and extend HTML 4 [ HTML4 ]. XHTML family document types are XML based, and ultimately are designed to work in conjunction with XML-based user agents. The details of this family and its evolution are discussed in more detail in [ XHTMLMOD ]. [ W3C on XHTML ]

w3schools on XHTML Complete XHTML 1.0 reference with lots of tutorials, examples, and tips. [ w3schools on XHTML ]

alistapart on XHTML If you want your site to work well in today's browsers and non-traditional devices, and to continue to work well in tomorrow's, it's a good idea to author new sites in XHTML, and to convert old pages to XHTML as your work schedule permits. [ alistapart on XHTML ]

BOOKS AND SOFTWARE

BOOKS

Designing With Web Standards Standards, argues Jeffrey Zeldman in Designing With Web Standards, are our only hope for breaking out of the endless cycle of testing that plagues designers hoping to support all possible clients. In this book, he explains how designers can best use standards--primarily XHTML and CSS, plus ECMAScript and the standard Document Object Model (DOM)--to increase their personal productivity and maximize the availability of their creations. Zeldman's approach is detailed, authoritative, and rich with historical context, as he is quick to explain how features of standards evolved. It's a fantastic education that any design professional will appreciate.
by Jeffrey Zeldman (May 14, 2003)

Beginning XHTML This book easily meets the authors' goal as a "hands-on practical approach to learning how to build Web pages." Although the text begins with a straightforward explanation of why XHTML exists and its differences from HTML, most of its content explores particular markup topics such as frames, multimedia, style sheets, and scripting. Readers who follow the numerous examples closely will soon find themselves implementing the syntactical rules of XHTML, even if they are used to regular HTML code. by C. Frank/Greer Boumphrey (March 2000)

SOFTWARE

W3C Markup Validation Service; a free service that checks documents like HTML and XHTML for conformance to W3C Recommendations and other standards.

Our Mission

Helping the web design and development community with programming software and web applications towards Standard, Accessible, Intelligent Designs (S.A.I.D.). The S.A.I.D. Architecture does comply with International Standards, Usability and Accessibility Guides, and Section 508 Checklist for Faster more Flexible design development.

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