Books by Andy Harris

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HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 18.1 MB New!

Want to build a killer Web site? Want to make it easy to keep your site up to date? You’ll need to know how CSS, HTML, and XHTML work together. HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes that easy too! These eight minibooks get you started, explain standards, and help you connect all the dots to create sites with pizzazz.

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HTML5 For Dummies

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 2.2 MB New!

HTML is the predominant programming language used to create Web pages. HTML5 has enhanced rich media, geolocation, database and mobile capabilities, and is now able to script APIs, making it a must-have for Web developers. This convenient reference, comb-bound to lie flat, makes it easy to find the information you need in a hurry so you can get those terrific Web pages designed and online right now.

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HTML5 and CSS3 All-in-One For Dummies

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 58.7 MB New!

A new edition of a bestseller covers the latest advances in web development! HTML5 and CSS3 are essential tools for creating dynamic websites and boast updates and enhanced features that can make your websites even more effective and unique. This friendly, all-in-one guide covers everything you need to know about each of these technologies and their latest versions so that you can use them together. Building on the bestselling formats of the first two editions, this new edition teaches you the fundamentals of HTML5 and CSS3, and then presents ways for using them with JavaScript, MySQL, and Ajax to create websites that work. Covers using JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and Ajax in the context of programming dynamic web pages with CSS3 and HTML5 Includes self-contained minibooks that review HTML, CSS, design and layout, client-side JavaScript, Ajax and server-side, and putting it all together Examines new web development advancements including new technologies and changes to the standards Features a website that contains supporting materials including code and several valuable programs that are useful for web development HTML5 and CSS3 All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as the perfect reference for both web development beginners and seasoned professionals looking to learn more about how to get the most out of the powerful combination of HTML5 and CSS3.

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HTML5 Game Development For Dummies

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 12 MB New!

HTML5 is the tool game developers and designers have been eagerly awaiting. It simplifies the job of creating graphically rich, interactive games for the Internet and mobile devices, and this easy-to-use guide simplifies the learning curve. Illustrated in full color, the book takes you step by step through the basics of HTML5 and how to use it to build interactive games with 2D graphics, video, database capability, and plenty of action. Learn to create sports and adventure games, pong games, board games, and more, for both mobile devices and the standard web.

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PHP 5 / MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 15.41 MB New!

This book is an introduction to programming with a specific focus on programming web servers with the PHP programming language. Much of the original content from the first edition (1931841322) will be retained, while also including updates relating to the upcoming PHP 5.0 release. Following the same format as the popular first edition, this book provides easy-to-follow instruction. Readers will use the concepts presented in the book to create games using PHP and MySQL. As each concept is put to the test, readers will acquire programming skills that will easily transition to real-world projects. A true beginner’s guide, this book enables readers to acquire programming skills that they will be able to use in the next language that they tackle.

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Beginning Flash game programming for dummies

by Andy Harris
333 pages - - 6 MB New!

The “Beginning Flash game programming for dummies, 1st Edition” is an advanced book that guides us about Flash game programming. Andy Harris is the author of this game programming book. Andy earned a degree in Special Education from Indiana University. He also taught himself enough computer programming to support his teaching habit with freelance programming. In this book, the author takes things very slowly and talks down to a very basic level and does everything possible to help you along. He has examples that will show you all the code and even lets you download it, but you may still struggle if you are a complete beginner. This book takes the readers through the process step-by-step and explains everything in depth. It provides the instruction, examples, development principles, and the actual tools needed to create their own game design. To be honest, I recommend this book because it is very helpful for Java game programmers. All in all, Beginning Flash game programming for dummies is a necessary book for flash game developers.