25.1. Developing for theWeb

In the early days of web development (not all that long ago!), a developer could earn big money creating what were essentially online brochures by using a basic knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and some simple design skills.

These days we expect a great deal from our websites and web applications. Entertainment sites are now fully equipped to engage the visitor with rich user interfaces incorporating a wide range of visual and aural experiences. Members of the corporate world expect their virtual presence to mirror their full range of business practices.