What does "dummy" mean here (in the section Getting Started)?
Getting Started
For novice users, an introductory guide on how to set
up your environment to use the HTML Parser is provided in HTML Parser
for Dummies.
Does it mean stupid person? If it does, isn't it too offensive to use like that?
Best Answer
While the title might initially sound condescending, it is anything but that. The "For Dummies" series of books is a playful take on the fact that most technical books are not really tailored for beginners and, in many ways, made the novice reader really feel out of his depth. Its Wikipedia page reads:
The "For Dummies" series specifically targets users who want a little more hand-holding and a friendlier, fun, yet effective approach which includes:
The "Complete Idiot's Guide" is another successful series that is based on a similar premise.