Constructing the layout for web-based applications


In my experience most available books and web publication on CSS are
related to web page/site design. Little attention is payed to the
design and construction of web-based application for data management.
Yes, of course, every book on CSS and web design has a chapter on forms
and possibly lists, the same goes for sites such as A List Apart. But,
in general, coverage is disappointing -- if you're looking for help,
that is. Regarding design aspects, GUI design guidelines by Apple et
al. can be helpful.

However, there's little help when it comes to constructing the target
design out of HTML markup and CSS. My best attempt at it, as part of a
framework on top of Ruby on Rails, can be seen here

http://www.schuerig.de/michael/boilerplate/

I'm mostly pleased with the layout as it is presented by
standards-compliant browsers. Unfortunately, they are only a minority,
especially when it comes to corporate desktop computers. Thus, as it
is, the usefulness of my stuff is regrettably restricted. Of course, I
want to make it work on Internet Explorer, too, but I'm having a hard
time finding information or sample code (HTML/CSS) that helps me with
this task.

Michael

--
Michael Schuerig There is no matrix,
mailto:michael@xxxxxxxxxxx only reality.
http://www.schuerig.de/michael/ --Lawrence Fishburn

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