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This is my presentation "Getting started with HTML & CSS" from the CMA’s National College Media Conference in New Orleans, LA on 10.26.2013.

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Ben Eveloff // @Eveloff

Getting started with HTML & CSS

Ben Eveloff // Assistant Professor, Lewis UniversityCMA’s National College Media Conference 10.26.2013

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“Front-end” DevelopmentHTML = structure of documentCSS = styles the siteJavaScript = executes things

What your browser looks at…

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Python - newerRuby - newerPHP - older

Three main scripting languages that talk to databases

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Text editors

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PC – Notepad ++Link: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Mac – Textmate or Sublime textLink: http://blog.macromates.com/2012/textmate-2-at-github/

*Don’t try to use Microsoft Word

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Static vs. Dynamic Websites

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BenEveloff.com Vs. Amazon.com

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Tips to get started…

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1. Create a “root folder”2. The first page is typically

called index.html

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What do static links mean?

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Let’s do some coding…

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Browsers for web development/design

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Chrome – Developer toolsFirefox – Firebug

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1.Signing up through a hosting provider i.e. GoDaddy

2.Need to purchase domain name & hosting space

So I made my site, now what?

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1. scratchpad.io2. Bootstrap/Foundation3. W3 schools

- http://www.w3schools.com/cssref/4. Stack overflow5. CodeAcademy.com6. Github.com

OK, I want to make my site better…

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Tips?

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START MAKING THINGS!

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Ben Eveloff Assistant Professor, Lewis

University& Adviser of

TheLewisFlyer.com

Getting in-touch Website: BenEveloff.com Email: BenEveloff (at) Gmail.com Twitter: @Eveloff

Contact10.26.2013