Supported HTML markup standards

I would like to gain clarification on HTML coding which I have been
provided; whether or not is a supported standard and any implications
that would become apparent should this code be migrated into dynamically
served content.

My concern is that additional spaces have been placed immediately after
the first quote mark and before the final quote mark of a JavaScript
function. I have illustrated this by using Red X's.

Thus: <a
href="http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780141192178,00.h
tml"
onclick="javascript:openWindowPDFwindow('XXhttp://www.penguin.co.uk/stat
ic/cs/uk/0/downloadextracts/PT_Office_Hours.pdfX');">

I am of the belief that this is not only poor coding, but also this is
not a supported (or endorsed) standard which could cause display issues
in the near future.

I would appreciate any clarification on this and these points:
Is this supported markup
Is this good HTML coding practices
Are there any implications

I greatly appreciate any assistance and help you are able to provide.
If I have contacted the incorrect group or area, I would be grateful if
you were able to point me in the correct direction

Kind regards

Tom Johnson
Design Manager
Penguin Online

t: 0207 010 4594
e: tom.johnson@uk.penguingroup.com


 
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