> Without knowing or understanding some basics, I get the > feeling that I'm building on quicksand, and thinking fondly of tables.
I totally sympathize but you hit the nail on the head... to master any piece of web technology (or just about anything really) you've got to get a thorough understanding of the basics first, otherwise, yeah, it can be a time-consuming and frustrating learning process. Personally, I floundered for weeks trying to figure out CSS on a new site design and it wasn't until I sat down for the weekend and read a book on CSS that it all came together. But, if it helps, three practical suggestions: 1) make sure your HTML and CSS code validates, first and foremost 2) avoid hacks if you can; use them if there's no other way around them 3) take it step-by-step; try coding for a one-column site first and get that going on multiple browsers; then try adding a second column -- what happens when you float the column? or use relative positioning?; then try adding a heading and a footer; then code your navigation; etc. In other words, start simple and build upon success. Good luck and have fun with it! ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
