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WebKit For Dummies

by Chris Minnick

WebKit For Dummies

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About the Author

Chris Minnick has been a Web developer and Web entrepreneur since the mid-90s. He is the genius behind several successful Web start-ups, including ContentBoxer.com and Minnickweb.com. He is also the genius behind several not-so-successful start-ups, including StickOfButterOnAStick.com, CelebrityAgeMachine.com, and Texas-Shaped.com.

He writes, speaks, teaches, and consults on the Mobile Web and works with businesses to maximize their online revenue. Chris has written numerous books and articles on a wide range of Internet-related topics including mobile app development, e-commerce, e-business, Web design, XML, and application servers.

When hes not working or writing, Chris enjoys swimming in San Francisco Bay and making wine. More information can be found on his blog: www.chrisminnick.com.

Dedication

To Margaret, who has been on this journey with me from the beginning and never stopped believin.

Authors Acknowledgments

Thank you to everyone at Wiley who made this book happen, including Katie Feltman and Pat OBrien; to Ed Tittel for technical editing, general guidance, and support over the years; and to my agent Carole Jelen. Youre all the best ever.

Huge appreciation to all of my friend and family, who encouraged me and liked my Facebook status, even at 1:00AM when I was exhausted from another marathon writing session, including: Margaret Minnick, Jeff Schwarzschild, John Spurious Lewis and Molly Superlativa Lewis, Maya Wallace, Stephanie and Pat Howse, Sam Hubbard, Brandon McGowen, Gae Reck, Vicente Lozano, Deanne Brooks, Ben Drake, Savanna Bohlman, Tina Knop, Jeremy and Amy Duncan, Jim Vanderveen, Michele Vandenbergh, Kristen Brunton, Maureen Brunton, Marilyn Steinheiser, Sara Stapleton (grr), Jesse James, Steven Cranston, Dave Kalman, Carl Landau, Shelly Rentz, Carmen Isias, Mike Burkhart, Carol Hachey, Paul and Jonna Stebleton, Paul and Elizabeth Jackson, Carol and Sondre Skatter, Lujuana Treadwell, Don Treadwell, Ruth Minnick, Mom and Dad, Beth and Geoff and Eliza Burkhart, Kathy and J Elliot, David and Kelly and the girls, Ken Byers, Meg and Emily Mann, Mr. Jones and Sparky.

A very special thank you to my colleagues at Minnick Web Services, Mara Shank and Priscila Ibarra, who put up with me every day and help me keep it together.

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