This book is a visual, task-oriented guide to modern front-end web development, combining three major technologies: CSS for presentation, DHTML (HTML + CSS + JavaScript) for dynamic page behavior, and Ajax for asynchronous, interactive web applications. Written with clear step-by-step instructions and abundant screenshots, the book helps readers learn by doing—showing how to style pages, manipulate the DOM, create animations and interactive elements, and use Ajax to fetch data without reloading the page.
The fourth edition updates examples to reflect mid-2000s web standards and best practices. It is suitable for beginners learning web technologies as well as developers needing a quick reference for CSS, scripting techniques, and Ajax fundamentals.