Hi everyone -
This is pretty basic, I think, but I'm a beginner..
In writing a strict XHTML site, what's the 'best practice' way to keep the same top/side nav across multiple pages of a site so that I just have to edit one place to change it on all pages? Then each page would have a content area specific to the page.
I appreciate any guidance!
Thanks,
greg posted this at 12:48 — 4th January 2009.
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The most common method is using a server side language such as PHP, and 'including' another file.
Something like "header.php" which would be all your most common used requirements (nav links etc) and can be included in each page as required.
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decibel.places posted this at 14:19 — 4th January 2009.
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There is a tutorial on Tizag that explains what you want to achieve
You could also do it with a JavaScript file, but PHP is a better choice.
webwiz posted this at 19:16 — 5th January 2009.
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If your host allows it, Server Side Includes (SSI) is a simple solution.