About this ebook
Front-end development targets the browser, putting your applications in front of the widest range of users regardless of device or operating system. This guide will give you a solid foundation for creating rich web experiences across platforms.
Focusing on JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML5, this book is for programmers with a background in other platforms and developers with previous web experience who need to get up to speed quickly on current tools and best practices.
Each chapter of this book will guide you through essential concepts and APIs as you build a series of applications. You will implement responsive UIs, access remote web services, build applications with Ember.js, and more. You will also debug and test your code with cutting-edge development tools and harness the power of Node.js and the wealth of open-source modules in the npm registry. After working through the step-by-step example projects, you will understand how to build modern websites and web applications.
Focusing on JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML5, this book is for programmers with a background in other platforms and developers with previous web experience who need to get up to speed quickly on current tools and best practices.
Each chapter of this book will guide you through essential concepts and APIs as you build a series of applications. You will implement responsive UIs, access remote web services, build applications with Ember.js, and more. You will also debug and test your code with cutting-edge development tools and harness the power of Node.js and the wealth of open-source modules in the npm registry. After working through the step-by-step example projects, you will understand how to build modern websites and web applications.
About the author
Chris Aquino is the director of web engineering and an instructor at Big Nerd Ranch. As a developer, he hopes to provide users with meaningful experiences of data. In his current role, he is dedicated to helping his team and his students build a better web. Chris delights in wind-up toys, espresso, and all forms of barbecue.
Todd Gandee is a front-end engineer and instructor at Big Nerd Ranch. He has been honing his craft as a web consultant for more than 10 years. Todd enjoys running, biking, and rock climbing when he is not programming.
Todd Gandee is a front-end engineer and instructor at Big Nerd Ranch. He has been honing his craft as a web consultant for more than 10 years. Todd enjoys running, biking, and rock climbing when he is not programming.
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