Posted by Joe on 07/14/06 02:02

In article <1152789003.805877.138590@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>,
dingbat@codesmiths.com says...

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> Advice:
>
> Code in HTML 4.01 Strict
.... with a proper DTD/doctype
>
> Ignore XHTML and XML
>
> Code well-formed and valid code, and use a validator.
either an online one, or Liam Quinns.
>
> Learn CSS from the very beginning and always write good 2006-style
> code. Avoid 1997-style HTML 3.2 and <table> layout.
>
> Don't code things you don't understand.
I'd say halleluhyah - but I can't spell it. WRite it *large*
>
> Don't code non-standard HTML with funny extensions for M$oft.
>
> Don't confuse MySpace or geocities with web hosting.
>
> Code for the standard, view and test in a standard compliant browser
> (try FireFox) and worry about IE afterwards
First Opera, then Moz/FF, then IE
>
> Don't trust old books or websites. Almost all HTML tutorials are bad,
> obsolete or both.
Yes!!!
>
> Keep reading this newsgroup and c.i.w.a.h because they're the best
> resources around.
>

Excellent advise.

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