From HTML to XHTML: A Practical Users Guide to Upgrading a Web Site

Dale Burnett, Professor Emeritus, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Email: dburnet2(AT)telusplanet.net

Allan Ellis, Associate Professor, School of Commerce and Management, Southern Cross University. Email: allan.ellis(AT)scu.edu.au

Keywords

HTML, XHMTL, web site, upgrading, revision, transition, case study

Abstract

Users of new technologies are always faced with the challenge of keeping up to date with ongoing developments. Many users were introduced to the Web when HTML was the only mark-up language available. The current skills set and usage patterns of these users, particularly when they have remained casual users, often do not reflect the newest languages and protocols or the latest available tools. This paper outlines the evolution of Web languages and protocols and provides a practical case history on how to upgrade a Web site from HTML to XHTML.