I have a layout in mind and i want to make a theme using xhtml and css only and eventually convert it to wordpress but that's the next step. Could someone please guide me on how i can first get the xhtml and css part done?
I don't know any software that would convert it to this language. Imageready would convert pds into html.
you can use imageready to do it but imageready (CS2, dont know about previous edition but i think they used tables... ugh) uses absolute positioning which is not a very good idea. though you could use the imageready generated code and substitute the absolute position with relative positioning. in general, coding XHTML + CSS is always best done by hand. don't depend to much on automated software for this purpose.
I know about selectors and properties. Any tips on how i should go about constructing the theme. I know how to but the manner that has to be followed, i do not really understand. Please let me know
I wouldn't recommend using Imageready to slice up your theme. In my experience in creates layouts that are not compatable with the various browsers, and in most cases (all that I have seen) are never compliant with WC3 standards. It's just as easy, and much more efficient to just slice it up in Photoshop and use (preferrably) CSS/XHTML or Tables.
it is quite complex if you are used to working with tables...but once you learn the in's and out's it is the only way to go... i'd consider hiring a pro and then see how they did it... good luck
Take a look at this page. It'll take you step by step through creating a CSS layout from scratch, if that what you want to know. Personally, i feel the best approach is to code by hand (I know I'm repeating myself) and not trying to use any software to generate the code.
It is recommended to code by hand thats the best way to learn ... BUT I've found these 2 links, hope these help you. _http://www.medialab.com/sitegrinder/ _http://www.psd2html.com/