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Design and develop a website that includes at least two web pages, each featuring a header at the top, a horizontal navigation bar below the header, and required content below the navigation. One web page must incorporate dynamic content created by client-side programming using JavaScript, either embedded within the page or linked externally. Ensure the JavaScript code is error-free, properly called, and executed. Validate all HTML code to ensure compliance with standards. The website must also deliver audio and/or video content, with fallback options for older browsers using the embed element that falls back to Flash, and proper media elements for modern browsers. All media files should be included in the website and tested for playback in all modern browsers. Additionally, use at least one external CSS file to style, layout, and present the web pages, with all CSS rules validated for correctness.

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Creating a comprehensive and functional website that meets modern web standards involves integrating multiple core technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and multimedia elements. This paper discusses the essential steps and considerations necessary to develop a website with at least two pages, focusing on structure, style, dynamic content, media delivery, and browser compatibility.

Website Structure and Design

The foundational structure of each webpage begins with a semantic HTML5 layout, encompassing a header, navigation bar, and main content area. The header, typically featuring the site title or logo, provides a consistent visual cue. Positioned immediately below the header, the horizontal navigation bar facilitates user movement across the site. Navigation should be implemented using <nav> elements and styled with CSS for visual clarity and responsiveness.

The content sections beneath the navigation can contain various elements such as text, images, media, or interactive components. Structuring content semantically improves accessibility and SEO, using tags like <section>, <article>, and <aside>.

Incorporating Dynamic Content with JavaScript

One webpage must include dynamically generated or manipulated content controlled through JavaScript. This can involve changing text, images, or styles in response to user actions. JavaScript code can reside within <script> tags placed either in the

or at the end of the for optimal loading.

To ensure functionality, code must be free of syntax errors, properly linked if external, and invoked after the DOM is ready. Using event listeners, such as DOMContentLoaded, guarantees scripts execute at the appropriate time. For example, dynamically updating content might involve attaching a click event to a button that changes a paragraph's text or style.

Delivering Audio and Video Content

The site must deliver media using HTML5 <video> and <audio> elements, providing multiple source formats (.mp4, .webm, .ogg) for cross-browser compatibility. For older browsers lacking HTML5 media support, fallback options using the <embed> element that falls back to Flash are necessary, with proper parameters for media playback.

Media files should be stored within the website directory structure and tested across browsers to ensure seamless playback. The media elements should include controls, and development should verify content playability on all targeted browsers, including those that are outdated.

Style and Layout with External CSS Files

All presentation and layout styles should be contained in at least one external CSS file, linked within the HTML documents via the <link> element. The CSS should style header, navigation bar, content sections, and media elements consistently, with validation against CSS standards to maintain code integrity and cross-browser compatibility.

Validation and Quality Assurance

Both HTML and CSS code require validation through validators such as W3C Markup Validation Service and W3C CSS Validation Service. This process ensures adherence to web standards, reduces browser-specific issues, and improves site accessibility.

Conclusion

Developing a website that integrates structured HTML, styled CSS, JavaScript-driven dynamic content, and multimedia delivery involves attention to semantic coding, validation, and compatibility. By following best practices—such as using external CSS, proper media fallback mechanisms, and error-free scripting—developers can create accessible, engaging, and standards-compliant web pages that function reliably across all modern browsers and accommodate older versions.

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