devdave

Im looking to make static & dynamic web pages, also wish to learn how to put in the backend an SQL database. It's more a hobby for me, I just wish to pick up what knowledge i can and see where it takes me. I also understand PHP is used in web pages too, that is something i have a looked at also, had a few days making forms with this. Cheers Dave

Ok what do you recommend. Im not a graphics designer...i will prob use CSS for the design, poss abit of PS. I read that some of the graphics that make up menus can be done with CSS3 THUS speeding up http requests.

Hi Larry...many thanks for the reply. I have learnt the use an old book by Elizabeth Gasrol: HTML4 I also have DHTML Advanced & CSS book (visual guide books) 2005 PHP & MYSQL second edition 2005 last book..SQL 2002 Do i need to upgrade the books i have or should I learn the older stuff, then update myself when i'm more capable. All the best Dave

Hi Dave here. I have some basic skills at HTML and CSS. I spent some time trying to learn Dreamweaver. I hade a few things on this package, unfortunatly i was told that i would never get to learn how to make a website from code using this program. I knew the program generated behind the scenes code, but i never learnt much this way. I know the web is in an ever changing place,what i'm looking for is some advice on what books to buy: Do i carry on with html4 or do i wait until html5 is fully developed. Should i be learning CSS3 or CSS2? Do i need to learn javascript or will CSS3 cover this. Can i get some advice on the best technology to use. Thanks Dave