Reference books for Web Developers

Recommended Books

Here's a selection of the best reference books that I've read or own.

Professional Search Engine Optimization with ASP.NET: A Developers Guide to SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) is not only the job of the marketing department. It must be considered from a web site's inception and throughout its lifetime by the web site developer.
Authors: Cristian Darie, Jaimie Sirovich
Publisher: Wrox


MCTS Self Paced Training Kit: Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 Web Based Client Development

Focusing on Web-based client development, this official study guide covers topics such as creating and configuring Web applications; using Microsoft ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls; creating custom Web controls; using ASP.NET state management; caching; customizing and personalising a Web application; implementing authentication and authorisation; creating ASP.NET mobile Web applications; and tracing, configuring, and deploying applications.
Author: G. Johnson
Publisher: Microsoft Press


Professional C# 2005

Authors: Christian Nagel, Bill Evjen, Jay Glynn, Morgan Skinner, Karli Watson, Allen Jones
Publisher: Wrox


Professional ASP.NET 2.0

Authors: Bill Evjen, Scott Hanselman, Farham Muhammad, Srinivasa Sivakumar, Devin Rader
Publisher: Wrox


Prioritizing Web Usability

This book is essential for anyone who is serious about doing business on the Web. Covers legibility, navigability, searchability appropriate design, and other usability factors as they pertain to the Web today.
Authors: Jakob Nielsen, Hoa Loranger
Publisher: New Riders
Read my review: Prioritizing Web Usability


UML 2 For Dummies

Authors: Michael Jesse Chonoles, James A. Schardt
Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc


Dynamic HTML - The Definitive Reference

A comprehensive resource for HTML, CSS, DOM, and Javascript.
Author: Danny Goodman
Publisher: O'Reilly


50 Fast Digital Camera Techniques

Authors: Gregory Georges, Larry Berman, Chris Maher
Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc


Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes

Author: Ben Forta
Publisher: Sams