Dynamic HTML

Because scripting with DHTML is much more complex than with regular HTML, many web developers are hesitant to begin learning this vital technology. Dynamic HTML is a valuable resource to help you master this important new skill. Both a comprehensive reference guide and a clear tutorial, this book explains the principles behind DHTML and, using a learn - by-exam pie approach, enables you to acquire techniques for effective DHTML scripting. Inspired by the author's web-based DHTML Demos, this book contains solid examples of DHTML that can be taken apart and plugged into existing web pages for dynamic effects.

Among its key features, Dynamic HTML offers:

• Complete, easy-to-understand coverage of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Document Object Models (DOM) for both Microsoft and Netscape versions of DHTML
  
• Real-world examples that can be plugged in as is, including animations, drag and drop, timelines, pull-down menus, pop-out menus, transitions, and filters, for creating instant dynamic effects on existing web pages
  
• A unique, learn- by-exam p le approach that explains demonstrations in detail, taking the code apart tine by tine to illustrate the script in action
  
• Coverage of Internet Explorer 5 and Netscape 5
  
• The perfect blend of conversational tone, solid technical explanations, personal insights, and valuable exercises that tighten the task of learning DHTML essentials
  

Table of contents :

Preface ..... xv

1. Introduction ..... 1

2. The Document Object Model (DOM) ..... 21

3. Cascading Style Sheets: A Brief Introduction ..... 27

4. Mouseovers ..... 43

5. Transitions and Filters ..... 59

6. Resizing Graphics ..... 77

7. Pull-Down and Pop-Out Menus ..... 95

8. Drag and Drop ..... 111

9. Animations ..... 131

10. Timelines and Sequencing .... 155

11. Internet Explorer 4's Multimedia Controls ..... 173

12. Fonts ..... 185

13. Creating Channels ..... 197

14. The Version 5 Browswers: A Sneak Peek ..... 215

15. The Future ..... 227

Appendix A: Dynamic HTML Authoring Tools ..... 239

Glossary ..... 249

Index ..... 257