On Sun, 2007-21-01 at 13:25 +0000, iMav wrote: > Additionally, I realize that I am probably lacking in javascript, AJAX, > and basic XHTML and CSS skills (have dabbled when I'ved need to hack > something together, but am far from competant). > > What other books would you suggest? I am considering the following: > > Rapid Web Applications with TurboGears: Using Python to Create > Ajax-Powered Sites (of course) > Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML (seems to be praised widely on Amazon) > JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (it's "definitive", how can I go > wrong?) :)
I would recommend instead of Head First HTML, that you get the O'Reilly books on HTML/XML and CSS as separate ones. I have all three of those O'Reilly "definitive guides" ( HTML/XML by Musiciano and Kennedy, CSS by Meyer, and Javascript ) and they are very good and thorough. You really need thorough to properly understand widgets and ajax with mochikit. The Gears book has it's issues but is well worth buying. Just be on the lookout for typos in the code samples, if it doesn't work, check the python syntax. I would maybe hold off on purchasing an ajax book until you have read those three definitive guides because after those, you will be ready for a reasonably advanced ajax book. I bought an early one and it was a waste of money, it was a rush job by apress, really just a bad book. Ajax is covered in the O'Reilly javascript book in some detail. Iain --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TurboGears" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/turbogears?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
