Web Development Books

Many developers often ask me what books I read and what books I recommend in regards to web development and web technologies such as AJAX, Javascript, CSS, xHTML, and so on. Therefore, I have compiled a list of Web Development Books for the aspiring web developers wanting to read, learn and fill gaps in their knowledge.

Books are categorised into 4 main categories: CSS, Javascript & AJAX, Mobile Web Development and API & Web Services.

CSS

Web Standards Solutions

CSS Mastery

Bulletproof Web Design

The Zen of CSS Design

The Art and Science of CSS

Javascript & AJAX

Simply JavaScript

DOM Scripting

Ajax Bible

Bulletproof Ajax

Ajax Hacks

Mobile Web Development

Mobile Design and Development

Mobile Web Development

Professional iPhone and iPod touch Programming

Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

API & Web Services

Facebook Cookbook

Twitter API

Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML, and GeoRSS

Web Development Solutions

PHP Web 2.0 Mashup Projects