XHTML and the W3C

Let's get our bearings before we sail.
Let's gain some theory before we practice.

• XML, an awareness:

  • quick theory.

• XML and XHTML, an understanding about their relationship:

  • quick theory:
    • reformulation of html within xml.
    • xhtml version 1.0.
    • xhmtl all versions.
    • our travel plans (the focus of our tutorials).

• The W3C, an introduction to its authority for setting standards:

  • quick theory:
    • who is responsible for this impact? — the w3c.
    • what authority does the w3c have?
    • setting standards here and now.
    • preparing us for the future.
  • resources.

• W3C validator for XHTML, an introduction:

  • quick glance:
    • about the w3c validation service.
    • faq: what is validation?
    • why use the validation service?
    • visit the w3c validation service Online.
    • display your successful results.

• Tasks.