LittleNFiesty
Technical User
I've noticed that the "new" way to design websites is to use the div tags for placement of content/headers/navigation. What is the advantage of using a div tag vs. using tables for more precise placement?
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tables vs. div tags - advantages/disadvantages 2
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1. Divs are semantically correct, so easier for search engines to evaluate.
2. Divs are easier to layout accurately, especially with dynamic layouts.
3. Div layout is easier to understand and maintain.
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2. Divs are easier to layout accurately, especially with dynamic layouts.
3. Div layout is easier to understand and maintain.
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BillyRayPreachersSon
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Probably one of the best examples of why not using tables is good is the site
All of the layouts are using [!]identical[/!] markup. The only thing that changes is the CSS.
Pretty impressive, eh?
P.S. My favourite has always been Radio Zen (
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All of the layouts are using [!]identical[/!] markup. The only thing that changes is the CSS.
Pretty impressive, eh?
P.S. My favourite has always been Radio Zen (
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LittleNFiesty
Technical User
Thanks!! I will definately keep this in mind next time we "revamp" our websites!
traingamer
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Divs are hardly new anymore.
Advantages of tables: Any idiot can use them. Still the best way to present tabular data.
Disadvantages: Typically add unneeded markup, slowing down load time. Combine presentation with content.
Advantages of divs: Separates content from presentation. Redesign may be accomplished by only changing stylesheets.
disadvantages of divs: Redesign rarely accomplished by only changing stylesheets.![[smile]](/data/assets/smilies/smile.gif "[smile] [smile]")
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Advantages of tables: Any idiot can use them. Still the best way to present tabular data.
Disadvantages: Typically add unneeded markup, slowing down load time. Combine presentation with content.
Advantages of divs: Separates content from presentation. Redesign may be accomplished by only changing stylesheets.
disadvantages of divs: Redesign rarely accomplished by only changing stylesheets.
Greg
People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. Kierkegaard
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