Web Design With Html Css Javascript And Jquery Set ((full)) -

4.7/5 – "Beautiful, gentle, and thorough, but showing its age in the last few chapters."

The JavaScript book predates let , const , arrow functions, template literals, fetch() , and modules. You will learn var and XMLHttpRequest . This isn't a dealbreaker for fundamentals, but you will need a follow-up resource (e.g., "You Don't Know JS" or MDN) to get modern syntax. web design with html css javascript and jquery set

Many modern purists say "don't learn jQuery." Duckett disagrees—and he's right for beginners. He shows you vanilla JavaScript first, then reveals how jQuery simplifies the same task. This teaches you why libraries exist without becoming dependent on them. The Bad (Cons) 1. jQuery is Dated (Published 2014) This is the biggest criticism. jQuery is no longer standard for new projects (most use React, Vue, or vanilla JS). However, you will still encounter jQuery on millions of legacy corporate sites. Duckett teaches jQuery as a tool , not a religion. The vanilla JS sections remain 100% relevant. Many modern purists say "don't learn jQuery

The set is thick (~1,000+ pages combined) and printed on high-gloss paper. It weighs several pounds—not backpack-friendly. The retail price (~$45-60) is fair for the production value, but you can find free tutorials online. Who Should Buy This Set? | You should buy if... | You should skip if... | | :--- | :--- | | You have tried video tutorials (YouTube, Udemy) but got lost. | You already know ES6 and Flexbox/Grid well. | | You are a visual or kinesthetic learner. | You want to learn React, Vue, or Svelte immediately. | | You hate scrolling through Stack Overflow and want a desk reference. | You need a book on responsive design or mobile-first CSS. | | You are teaching a high school or college intro to web design. | You are looking for back-end or full-stack (PHP, SQL, Node). | Verdict This set is a timeless classic for beginners—with caveats. The Bad (Cons) 1

The CSS book focuses heavily on floats and clearfix for layouts. It mentions Flexbox and Grid in passing (vaguely), but does not teach them properly. In 2024+, you need Flexbox/Grid; this book won't give you that.

Think of it as a , not a cutting-edge reference. It will teach you how to think in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript better than 90% of online tutorials. The visual style removes the intimidation factor completely.

Each topic fits on a two-page spread. Left page = explanation/concept. Right page = code example + browser output. You can read this book for 5 minutes or 5 hours—you will never lose your place.