For this last issue, I thought I'd point you toward other resources and
references for learning and keeping up with HTML and Web design in
general. To a great extent, being a Web designer involves learning new
skills all the time. As programmers and designers, we tend to read a lot
of online journals, magazines, news sites, and other such sources of
information. This is essential, mostly because Web design as a
profession is constantly changing -- even in the last few years, the
traditional role of the Web designer has grown to encompass everything
from programming and graphic design to content writing. The more you
know how to do, the better your chances at staying employed -- and the
better your odds of having a job you actually like doing.
Staying on top of things definitely takes some work, but, on the other
hand, you're also doing this because you enjoy it. Or at least you enjoy
some aspects of it. Right? With that being said, here's a list of some
of the more useful sites I've found with good articles and/or tutorials
on the subject of Web design:
ITworld.com -- http://www.itworld.com
Of course it's going to make the list. Where else can you find the HTML
Newsletter archives spanning the last couple of years or so of
newsletters and featuring all of my articles? Also many other
interesting articles on all sorts of tech topics.
WebMonkey -- http://www.webmonkey.com
This is one of the best sites I've seen for reference and tutorials on
the Web - everything from basic HTML to JavaScript to Perl. Web
designers definitely read this site, so if you're interested in being a
Web designer, don't delay. Check it out today.
A List Apart -- http://www.alistapart.com
This Web journal features really excellent articles on all sorts of Web
design issues--plus a very useful archive of past articles.
TechSoup -- http://www.techsoup.org
This is a technology journal for people involved with nonprofits of all
kinds. Interesting stuff!
Chami.com -- http://www.chami.com
This is where you can get the awesomely useful HTML Kit for HTML
editing. Also, check out the Chami.com TIPS section, with lots of useful
tips and hints for making your Web pages do neat things.
HTML Goodies -- http://www.htmlgoodies.com
This is a neat site for HTML reference, bits of useful code, articles,
etc.
W3Schools.com -- http://www.w3schools.com
Absolutely free tutorials on lots of interesting subjects. This is a
good one!
The World Wide Web Consortium -- http://www.w3.org
Last on the list but first in our hearts, this is where you can find
current specifications for HTML, XHTML and XML, plus code validation
services, news about the standards, and reference materials. Tutorials
as well! If you've never been, make sure to put this site on your
surfing list.
And with that, I bid you adieu. Take care, folks. Perhaps we'll trip
over each other out there in cyberspace some day. Until then, best
wishes and good luck! Sincerely, Me (Paul Miller).
