ptg16476052LESSON 2
2 Getting Your Tools in Order
Order
When you start on a project, whether it’s writing a book or painting a
room, you don’t just jump in and grab a brush or start typing. You come
up with a plan to complete the project and gather the materials you
need to get the work done. Your plan may be as simple as deciding to
paint the walls before you paint the ceiling, or it may be as complex as a
detailed outline of everything you plan to write in your book.
The same goes for materials. If you’re painting a room, you need
brushes, paint, and maybe something to prevent getting paint where you
don’t want it. Likewise, if you’re writing a book, you’ll want to install a
word processor and perhaps gather the research materials you need to
support your writing. Just as with most other projects, the process of writ-
ing and designing web pages takes some planning and thought before
you start flinging text and graphics around and linking them wildly to each
other. Likewise, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need
on your computer to build web pages, as well as a place on the Web to
host your website when you’re finished.
To prepare to publish on the Web, you must
n Learn the differences between a web server, a website, a web
page, and a home page.
n Set up your computer so that you can start creating web pages.