Web development with the Mac: everything you need to know to create web sites using your Mac

Create and deploy striking Web sites and apps on a Mac for your own business or for clients using the essential techniques in this focused guide. While most Web site how-tos are geared toward either designers or programmers, this detailed book covers both aspects, helping you develop the complete skill sets that you'll need professionally. Tap all of the out-of-the-box perks that Apple has to offer for Web development with these techniques and insights from a seasoned Mac Web developer. Takes you through everything that Macs have to offer for Web development, such as a Web server, PHP, and Ruby on Rails, Macs come with these right out of the box, making setting up a Web development environment pushbutton-easy. Reveals the science and the artistry behind creating beautiful and intuitive Web pages using Apple technology. Covers the technical elements of Web page construction with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and Rails, then goes beyond to show you how to add creative flair using Photoshop.