Introduction

Introduction

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

The fundamental tool for designing websites is the hypertext markup language which allows us to define the characteristics of a page and it's components. The HTML section introduces you to this tool and provides numerous examples to get you started with your first web pages.

Graphics

By it's very nature the web is a visual media. As such, the judicious use of graphics and other multimedia components can significantly enhance the value of a website. The graphics section discusses various techniques for incorporating useful graphic components to your site.

Programming

Much of the power of the web is realized by incorporating interactive capabilities, such as through forms. Typically, interactive applications requires the processing of user provided data. The programming section discusses the various concepts and tools that will allow you to develop interactive web-based applications.

Infrastructure

This section discusses the tools and techniques of implementing the underlying technology necessary for electronic commerce. The infrastructure section discusses topics related to hardware, software and communication technology.