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Web Page Help
In order to gain a better understanding of HTML, scripting languages such as Javascript or PHP,
styling using CSS, or information about databases and the web then follow some of the links
below.
- General help sites
- http://www.w3schools.com - A great site full of tutorials on HTML, XML, Browser and Server scripting, Media, etc. Also contains links to references, examples and quizzes to test your knowledge.
- http://www.webmonkey.com/ - Another good site that includes 'Quick Reference' guides, as well as web authoring and design tutorials.
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- http://www.php.net/ - Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) is a server scripting language used widely in our department. It is what allows us to make dynamic web pages and custom applications on our web site. You will find tutorials, manuals, and reference links at the main PHP site.
- MySQL
- http://www.mysql.com/ - MySQL is a free, powerful and very popular database system which can be integrated into web and other applications quite easily, allowing the most generous and flexible use of its data. You can find all kinds of information on their official site.
Department of Sociology •
The Ohio State University •
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190 N. Oval Mall •
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614.292.6681 •
Fax: 614.292.6687