Resources and Downloads

A topical list of helpful websites, downloads, language references, validators, and other essentials for Web writing and design.

The Essentials

Bookmark these websites; you’ll need them:

Do not use materials found at W3Schools. See the standards-based design community’s response to W3Schools at w3fools.com, which notes some examples of inaccuracies in W3School’s materials.

Mac OS X users should download and install these:

Windows users should download and install these:

Windows users running USB drives should download and install these:

Browsers and Browser-based Development Tools

Free and Open Source Software

Web Standards Information and Education

Web Design Galleries and Inspiration

Language References and Documentation

Web Design and Development Libraries

Design Approaches and Techniques

WordPress