Section 1.4. For Further Reading

1.4. For Further Reading

If this introduction to standards has left you hungry for more detail, you can find plenty of in-depth discussions on the bookshelves and the Web.

1.4.1. Books

Additional books regarding accessibility, HTML, XHTML, CSS (including invaluable books by CSS guru, Eric Meyer) are listed at the ends of the appropriate chapters of this book. For more information on standards, consider these two volumes.

Designing with Web Standards, by Jeffrey Zeldman (New Riders)

This is the place to start if you need guidance and practical advice regarding making the switch to standards. Not only is it extremely thorough and informative, it's actually really fun to read.

Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook (Pioneering Series), by Dan Cederholm (Friends of Ed)

This book offers practical advice on how to create web content with standards, including multiple solutions to common issues.

1.4.2. Web Resources

With so many professionals in the online community learning to design with standards, it's no surprise there are plenty of tips, tutorials, and resources available.

The Web Standards Project (www.webstandards.org))

The Web Standards Project is an organization founded in 1998 to push the industry toward standardization. This site provides numerous compelling articles and helpful resources.

A List Apart (www.alistapart.com)

A List Apart is an online magazine by and for web designers with hundreds of excellent articles on a variety of topics.

"Developing with Web Standards; Recommendations and Best Practices" (www.456bereastreet.com/lab/developing_with_web_standards/)

This article contains lots of practical information and links to additional online resources. It was essential for the creation of this chapter. Roger Johansson's 456bereastreet.com site is a recommended resource for issues regarding standards.

The World Wide Web Consortium (www.w3.org)

If you want to know the details about current web standards , go right to the source.