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week 1 homework
What is a WYSIWYG editor? Give one example.
WYSIWYG is "what you see is what you get" editor, like Dreamweaver CS3. A WYSIWYG editor you can see the change you made to your design instantaneously, while the editor generates the code.
What is a plain text editor? Give one example.
In plain test editor, like Macromedia Homesite or Notepad, you could edit or write the code for webpage, but would have to load it into a browser or a WYSIWYG editor to view the page.
What is a hyperlink?
Hyperlinks allow you to jump between pages on a website or jump to another site.
What are three points to remember when naming your files?
1. Don't use spaces
2. Avoid capital letters
3. Avoid illegal characters (. / : for example)
What is JavaScript and what are some of its common uses?
JavaScript is a scripting language used to manipulate webpages including re-sizing browsers and creating roll-overs.
Who is the WC3?
World Wide Web Consortium is an international consortium where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards and to ensure long-term growth for the www.