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Learn the basics of XHTML and practical web page creation. This course covers the introduction to XHTML, versions of HTML, content definition vs presentation, tags, XHTML functions, and tools. Get hands-on experience with creating web pages and explore internet publishing.
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LIS1510Library and Archives Automation IssuesBasics of XHTML Andy Dawson School of Library, Archive & Information Studies, UCL(University of Malta 2008) Andy Dawson
What we will be covering today • Lots of practical work! • Intro to the systems • Search tools comparison practical • Email and mailing lists practical (optional) • Basics of XHTML for writing webpages • Creating your first web page with XHTML
But first… • Make sure you can logon to the system! • Get into groups and do the search engine practical! • We will discuss the results before/at coffee • If you’re not already an email user, do the email practical (either now or in your own time)
Introduction to XHTML • What is XHTML? • Versions of HTML • HTML, XHTML and XML • Content definition vs presentation • The concept of tags • XHTML functions • Editors, converters and other XHTML tools
Introduction to the course Workbook • 1. Preparatory • 2. Fundamental elements • 3. Headings and basic layout • 4. Stylistics and further layout • 5. Lists • 6. Links • 7. Images • (Advanced stuff day after tomorrow)
Writing your code • Notepad is ok… • …but Word is definitely NOT!!! • A standard template • Where to get it • Saving your work • Viewing your work
Practical session - creating web pages with HTML • Follow the workbook • Try the exercises • Ask questions • Experiment!
Tomorrow… • Some notes on internet publishing • More practical XHTML!