MDN Web Technology Reference

MDN | HTML: HyperText Markup Language

This resource has everything from beginner's tutorials to advanced topics that can help Web Developers learn the best practices for using HTML. There is a "Key Resources" area which contains links for developers to learn how to use HTML, examples of HTML in use, and an HTML reference section with details of every element and attribute. It also contains many links for beginners such as, how to embed multimedia content or how to get started creating forms. There are also "Advanced Topics" which include CORS setting attributes and preloading content. The large "Reference" area serves as a resource where a developer can research even more HTML capabilities and practices.

As a trusted resource for Web Developers, I would use this website because I can be assured that it will remain up-to-date on the most current information and Web practices. It is also quite exhaustive, meaning there is a lot of information packed into this one place, allowing me to efficiantly begin coding with confidence.

MDN | CSS: Cascading Style Sheets

This page on CSS contains a lot of resources to help a Web Developer learn and execute proper CSS techniques for styling Websites. There are several sections where addtional resources can be found such as an area of "Key Resources". Here you will see an introduction to CSS basics, a CSS learning area, and an exhaustive CSS references. There is also a section for "Tutorials" where there are links for styling text with CSS and CSS layout, to name a few. The " CSS "Cookbook" has recipes for creating common layout patterns.

With the vast amounts of resources and trusted content, this is a page I would use to help better understand and execute proper CSS stylings. One of the resources that I find most intriguing is the CSS Cookbook. Once time allows, I will definately look into creating some of these recipies myself.

Summary of the Documentation

Using a trusted resource for proper Website development is important for a number of reasons. Staying current on the newest code and methods will ensure your content remains fresh and relevant to the rapidly changing face of Web Design. It is also important for Search Engine Optimization. Another reason is for accessiblity features which ensure that the Web is accessible to all people.

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