Web Development with the Mac

Description

Everything you need to know to create Web sites using your Mac

  
Create and deploy striking Web sites and apps on a Mac for your own business or for clients using the essential techniques in this focused guide. While most Web site how-tos are geared toward either designers or programmers, this detailed book covers both aspects, helping you develop the complete skill sets that you'll need professionally. Tap all of the out-of-the-box perks that Apple has to offer for Web development with these techniques and insights from a seasoned Mac Web developer.
* Takes you through everything that Macs have to offer for Web development, such as a Web server, PHP, and Ruby on Rails; Macs come with these right out of the box, making setting up a Web development environment pushbutton-easy
* Reveals the science and the artistry behind creating beautiful and intuitive Web pages using Apple technology
* Covers the technical elements of Web page construction with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and Rails; then goes beyond to show you how to add creative flair using Photoshop

  
Turn your design and development skills into marketable assets with this essential guide for Apple users.

  Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CONTENTS:

Acknowledgments.

  
Introduction.

  Part I: Internet Infrastructure.

  
Chapter 1: Bringing Your Business Online.

  
Chapter 2: Unix Is the Engine.

  
Chapter 3: Unix Applications.

  Part II: Client-Side Development.

  
Chapter 4: xHTML.

  
Chapter 5: Cascading Style Sheets.

  
Chapter 6: JavaScript.

  Part III: Web Design.

  
Chapter 7: Design Concepts.

  
Chapter 8: User Interface Design.

  
Chapter 9: Search Engine Optimization.

  
Chapter 10: Wireframe Basics.

  
Chapter 11: The Grid.

  
Chapter 12: Photoshop 101.

  Part IV: Server-Side Development.

  
Chapter 13: Principles of Server-Side Development.

  
Chapter 14: MySQL Database Server.

  
Chapter 15: PHP Introduction.

  
Chapter 16: Ruby Introduction.

  
Chapter 17: Ruby on Rails.

  
Appendix A: Running a Freelance Web Business.

  
.Appendix B: Resources.

  
Glossary.