Resources for Web Developers
This is a collection of resources for web developers and academics, not web designers. If you’ve never made a web page, read my howto on writing your first webpage.
XHTML vs. HTML
- My article on XHTML vs. HTML in modern web browsers
- W3 School’s Differences Between HTML and XHTML
- W3C FAQ on Transition to XHTML
Code Authorship
- Tutorials: XHTML, HTML, CSS
- References: (X)HTML, CSS 2.0
- W3C QA’s Tips for Quality Websites
- Howto Use Headings
- Search Engine Optimization Best Practices
Content Considerations
Web Standards
- List of valid document type definitions
- Specifications: XHTML 1.0, HTML 4.01, CSS 1.0, CSS 2.0, CSS 2.1
- Strict DTDs: XHTML 1.0, HTML 4.01
- Validators: Web (X)HTML, Web CSS, Firefox CSS, Firefox HTML,
508 Accessibility
Rendering Compatibility
- Rendering Engines: XHTML, HTML, CSS
- Quirks Mode: Overview, By Browser and DTD
- Expected Default Stylesheet for HTML 4.0
- Expected Rendering for Various Browsers