Gowrigari Sudheer K., Pandey Nakul. Responsive Web Development: Web And Mobile Development with HTML5, CSS3, and Performance Guide

BPB Publications, 2024. — 437 p. — ISBN 978-93-55516-749.Адаптивная веб-разработка: веб-разработка и мобильная разработка с использованием HTML5, CSS3 и руководство по производительности
Bridging web and mobile for next-gen user experiences.
Key Features
• Comprehensive guide to web and mobile tech with HTML5, CSS3, PWAs.
• Case studies and practical strategies for real-world applications.
• Performance and security focus for efficient, safe apps.
Description
The book explores how modern web and mobile technologies come together. It focuses on using the same strategies to ensure smooth user experiences on different platforms. It highlights how to build applications that share common code but also adapt to the specific needs of each platform.This guide helps you build modern, responsive websites that work perfectly on any device. Learn core responsive design principles with media queries and breakpoints. Create intuitive navigation for web and mobile, use CSS3 Flexbox and Grid for mobile-first designs, optimize performance, ensure quality with testing tools, and follow security best practices. Explore Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), voice search optimization, offline functionality, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for inclusive design.By following this guide, you will become a well-rounded web and mobile developer, equipped to create innovative and high-performing applications that thrive in the ever-changing digital world.
What you will learn
• Responsive design principles and frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.
• CSS preprocessors (such as SASS or LESS) for streamlined styling.
• Mobile optimization techniques like media queries, flexbox, and grid layouts.
• Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for enhanced web experiences on mobile.
• Performance optimization tools for faster loading times.
• Offline data caching and synchronization technologies for mobile apps.The book explores how modern web and mobile technologies come together. It focuses on using the same strategies to ensure smooth user experiences on different platforms. It highlights how to build applications that share common code but also adapt to the specific needs of each platform.
This book is ideal for developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of unified web and mobile application development.
Target Audience: Experienced developers and tech enthusiasts seeking comprehensive insights into unified web and mobile app development, from foundational principles to advanced ptimization techniques.
While the book might cater to individuals at varying expertise levels, familiarity with basic web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) would be advantageous. Readers with intermediate knowledge of front-end technologies would gain deeper insights into the advanced
concepts discussed in the book.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Responsive Design – This chapter delves into the essentials of responsive design, focusing on media queries, breakpoints, flexible grids, and fluid layouts to ensure websites and apps are effective across different devices and screen sizes. Practical examples and code snippets demonstrate how to implement these concepts.
Chapter 2: Navigation Patterns in Web and Mobile Development – An exploration of distinct navigation strategies for web and mobile platforms, examining user interactions, psychological factors, and technical solutions to create intuitive and enjoyable navigation experiences across different devices.
Chapter 3: CSS3 for Mobile-first Design – Focuses on utilizing CSS3 for developing mobile-first websites and apps, highlighting techniques like Flexbox and Grid layouts to adapt to various screen sizes, and discussing the role of CSS pre-processors in enhancing mobile web design.
Chapter 4: Performance Optimization for Mobile – Details strategies to enhance mobile website performance, including optimizing CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, leveraging caching techniques, and implementing responsive image solutions to improve load times and overall user experience.
Chapter 5: Testing and Debugging on Mobile Devices – Provides insights into effective testing and debugging practices for mobile web applications, covering tools and techniques for dealing with browser compatibility and ensuring robust mobile performance.
Chapter 6: Security and Data Privacy Across Platforms – Discusses the importance of security and data privacy in web and mobile development, exploring different threats and technologies in encryption, and offering strategies for creating secure and privacy-focused digital solutions.
Chapter 7: Exploring Emerging Technologies and Trends – An overview of the latest trends in mobile web development, including Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), with practical applications and the technical benefits they bring to modern web and mobile apps.
Chapter 8: Offline Functionality and Synchronization – Focuses on building robust offline experiences in mobile apps through effective data caching and synchronization strategies, ensuring that user interactions remain smooth and consistent even without internet connectivity.
Chapter 9: Web Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Digital Experiences –Emphasizes the importance of accessibility in web design, detailing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and techniques to ensure websites are usable by people with various disabilities, fostering inclusivity.
Chapter 10: Conclusion and Future Trends – Recaps the key technologies and concepts discussed throughout the book, and speculates on future trends in web and mobile development, preparing readers for ongoing advancements in the field.