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CSS FOUNDATIONAL MATERIAL TUTORIAL

Module 1: Introduction to CSS

Objective

Understand the purpose of CSS and learn how to link CSS to HTML.

What is CSS?

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of an HTML document. It controls the layout and style of web pages, including:

  • Colors
  • Fonts
  • Spacing
  • Layouts
  • Animations

Why Use CSS?

  1. Separation of Concerns: Keeps design (CSS) separate from content (HTML).
  2. Consistency: Ensures uniform styling across pages.
  3. Reusability: Apply one stylesheet to multiple pages.
  4. Efficiency: Makes code cleaner and easier to maintain.

Types of CSS

  1. Inline CSS:

    • Applied directly within an HTML element using the style attribute.
    <h1 style="color: blue;">Hello, World!</h1>

  2. Internal CSS:

    • Written inside the <style> tag in the <head> section.
    <style>
  h1 {
    color: blue;
  }
</style>

  3. External CSS:

    • Written in a separate .css file and linked to the HTML document.
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">

CSS Syntax

selector {
  property: value;
}

Example:

h1 {
  color: blue; /* Sets the text color to blue */
  font-size: 24px; /* Sets the font size */
}
  • Selector: Targets the HTML element to style.
  • Property: The style you want to apply (e.g., color).
  • Value: The value for the property (e.g., blue).

How to Link CSS to an HTML File

  1. Inline CSS Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Inline CSS Example</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1 style="color: red;">This is an Inline CSS Example</h1>
</body>
</html>
  1. Internal CSS Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Internal CSS Example</title>
  <style>
    h1 {
      color: green;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>This is an Internal CSS Example</h1>
</body>
</html>

  1. External CSS Example

    • HTML File:
    <!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>External CSS Example</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
  <h1>This is an External CSS Example</h1>
</body>
</html>
    • CSS File (styles.css):
    h1 {
  color: purple;
}

Practical Exercises

Exercise 1: Inline CSS

  1. Create an HTML file.
  2. Add a heading with inline CSS to set its color to blue and font size to 24px.

Exercise 2: Internal CSS

  1. Add a <style> section in the <head> of an HTML file.
  2. Style a paragraph to have a background color of light gray and text color of black.

Exercise 3: External CSS

  1. Create a new .css file.
  2. Link it to an HTML file.
  3. Style a button with a green background and white text.

Best Practices for Using CSS

  1. Use External CSS for scalability and maintainability.
  2. Avoid mixing Inline, Internal, and External CSS in the same project.
  3. Use comments to explain complex styles:
    /* This is a comment */
h1 {
  color: blue;
}
  4. Organize your CSS:
    • Group related properties together.
    • Separate layout styles from typography styles.

Summary

  • CSS Types: Inline, Internal, External.
  • Syntax: Selectors, properties, and values.
  • Best Practice: Use External CSS for scalability.

Module 2: CSS Selectors and Properties

Objective: Learn how to use CSS selectors to target HTML elements and apply styles using properties.

1. What Are CSS Selectors?

CSS selectors are patterns used to select and style HTML elements. They determine which elements on a webpage will be affected by the styles you define.

2. Types of CSS Selectors

SelectorDescriptionExample
Universal SelectorSelects all elements on a page.* { margin: 0; }
Element SelectorSelects elements by their tag name.p { color: blue; }
Class SelectorSelects elements with a specific class..intro { font-size: 18px; }
ID SelectorSelects an element with a specific ID.#header { background: gray; }
Group SelectorTargets multiple elements.h1, p { margin: 10px; }
Attribute SelectorSelects elements with specific attributes.[type="text"] { width: 100px; }

A. Universal Selector

The universal selector (*) applies styles to all elements on the page.

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

B. Element Selector

The element selector targets elements by their tag name.

h1 {
  color: blue;
}

p {
  line-height: 1.5;
}

C. Class Selector

The class selector starts with a period (.) and targets elements with a specific class attribute. Classes can be reused for multiple elements.

<p class="highlight">This is a highlighted paragraph.</p>

.highlight {
  background-color: yellow;
  font-weight: bold;
}

D. ID Selector

The ID selector starts with a hash (#) and targets an element with a specific id attribute. IDs are unique and should only be used once per page.

<h1 id="main-title">Welcome to My Site</h1>

#main-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 32px;
}

E. Group Selector

Group selectors apply the same styles to multiple elements.

h1, h2, p {
  color: black;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

F. Attribute Selector

Attribute selectors target elements with specific attributes and values.

<input type="text" placeholder="Enter your name">

input[type="text"] {
  border: 1px solid gray;
  padding: 5px;
}

G. Combinators

Combinators define relationships between elements and allow for advanced selection.

  1. Descendant Selector (space): Selects all elements inside another element.

    div p {
  color: red;
}

  2. Child Selector (>): Selects direct children of an element.

    div > p {
  font-weight: bold;
}

  3. Adjacent Sibling Selector (+): Selects the next immediate sibling.

    h1 + p {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

  4. General Sibling Selector (~): Selects all siblings.

    h1 ~ p {
  color: gray;
}

3. CSS Properties

CSS properties are used to define the style rules for the selected elements.

A. Commonly Used Properties

  1. Text Styles:

    • color: Sets the text color.
    • font-size: Defines the size of the text.
    • font-family: Specifies the font.
    • text-align: Aligns text (e.g., left, center, right).
    • line-height: Sets the spacing between lines of text.

  2. Box Model Properties:

    • margin: Space outside the element.
    • padding: Space inside the element.
    • border: Defines the border width, style, and color.
    • width & height: Sets the dimensions of an element.

  3. Background Properties:

    • background-color: Sets the background color.
    • background-image: Adds a background image.
    • background-size: Controls the size of the background image.

  4. Display and Positioning:

    • display: Controls how an element is displayed (e.g., block, inline, flex).
    • position: Defines how the element is positioned (e.g., relative, absolute).

B. Examples of CSS Properties

Changing Text Styles

h1 {
  color: blue;
  font-size: 36px;
  text-align: center;
}

Styling Boxes

div {
  width: 200px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: lightblue;
  border: 2px solid black;
  margin: 10px;
  padding: 15px;
}

Styling Links

a {
  color: blue;
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

4. Example: Using Selectors and Properties

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>CSS Selectors Example</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
  <h1 id="main-title">Welcome to My Website</h1>
  <p class="intro">This is a short introduction to CSS selectors.</p>
  <div>
    <p>This paragraph is inside a div.</p>
  </div>
  <input type="text" placeholder="Type something here">
</body>
</html>

CSS (styles.css)

/* ID Selector */
#main-title {
  color: darkblue;
  font-size: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Class Selector */
.intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: gray;
}

/* Universal Selector */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Attribute Selector */
input[type="text"] {
  border: 1px solid gray;
  padding: 5px;
  width: 200px;
}

5. Exercises

Exercise 1: Using Selectors

  1. Create a list of items in HTML.
  2. Use CSS to:
    • Change the color of all items to blue.
    • Bold only the first item.

Exercise 2: Styling a Form

  1. Create a form with input fields (text, email).
  2. Use attribute selectors to:
    • Style the text input with a gray border.
    • Set a background color for the email input.

Exercise 3: Combine Selectors

  1. Use a child selector to style only direct children of a div.
  2. Use a sibling selector to add spacing between headings and paragraphs.

6. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. Selectors are patterns that target specific elements in HTML.
  2. Properties define the styles to apply to selected elements.
  3. Combine selectors for advanced styling and better specificity.

Module 3: Text and Typography in CSS

Objective: Learn how to style and enhance text using CSS properties. This includes working with fonts, text alignment, spacing, and other typography-related techniques.

1. Importance of Typography in Web Design

Typography is critical in web design because it:

  • Enhances readability.
  • Establishes hierarchy and visual balance.
  • Improves user experience and engagement.

2. CSS Properties for Text and Typography

A. Basic Text Styling

  1. color:

    • Sets the color of the text.
    p {
  color: blue;
}

  2. font-family:

    • Defines the font of the text.
    • Can include a primary font and fallbacks.
    body {
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

  3. font-size:

    • Sets the size of the font.
    • Values can be in pixels (px), em (em), rem (rem), or percentage (%).
    h1 {
  font-size: 36px;
}

  4. font-style:

    • Defines the style of the font (e.g., normal, italic).
    p {
  font-style: italic;
}

  5. font-weight:

    • Controls the thickness of the text (e.g., normal, bold, 100–900).
    h1 {
  font-weight: bold;
}

B. Text Alignment and Decoration

  1. text-align:

    • Aligns text horizontally (e.g., left, center, right, justify).
    p {
  text-align: center;
}

  2. text-decoration:

    • Adds or removes text decorations (e.g., underline, line-through, none).
    a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

  3. text-transform:

    • Controls the capitalization of text (e.g., uppercase, lowercase, capitalize).
    h2 {
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

C. Text Spacing

  1. line-height:

    • Sets the height of a line of text.
    p {
  line-height: 1.5;
}

  2. letter-spacing:

    • Adjusts the spacing between characters.
    h1 {
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

  3. word-spacing:

    • Adjusts the spacing between words.
    p {
  word-spacing: 5px;
}

D. Advanced Font Styling

  1. Google Fonts:

    • Add custom fonts using Google Fonts.
    <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

    body {
  font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
}

  2. @font-face:

    • Use custom fonts hosted locally.
    @font-face {
  font-family: 'CustomFont';
  src: url('CustomFont.woff') format('woff');
}
body {
  font-family: 'CustomFont', sans-serif;
}

3. Practical Examples

Example 1: Styling Headings and Paragraphs

h1 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-align: center;
  color: darkblue;
}

p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: justify;
  color: gray;
}

Example 2: Styling Links

a {
  color: blue;
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: darkblue;
}

Example 3: Applying Google Fonts

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Google Fonts Example</title>
  <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
  <style>
    body {
      font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    }

    h1 {
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-align: center;
    }

    p {
      font-size: 18px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: gray;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Using Google Fonts</h1>
  <p>This is an example of text styled with the 'Roboto' font from Google Fonts.</p>
</body>
</html>

4. Exercises

Exercise 1: Styling a Block of Text

  1. Create an HTML page with a paragraph of text.
  2. Use CSS to:
    • Set the font size to 20px.
    • Set the line height to 1.8.
    • Center-align the text.

Exercise 2: Styling a Navigation Bar

  1. Create a horizontal navigation bar with links.
  2. Use CSS to:
    • Remove the default underline from the links.
    • Add spacing between the links.
    • Change the color of the links when hovered over.

Exercise 3: Adding a Custom Font

  1. Download a custom font (e.g., Open Sans).
  2. Use @font-face to include it in your CSS.
  3. Apply the font to your HTML page.

5. Best Practices for Typography

  1. Consistency:

    • Use a limited number of fonts to maintain a cohesive design.
    • Stick to a consistent font size hierarchy (e.g., h1 > h2 > h3).

  2. Readability:

    • Avoid overly small font sizes.
    • Use adequate line height and contrast between text and background.

  3. Accessibility:

    • Use em or rem for font sizes to ensure responsiveness.
    • Test your typography with tools like WebAIM Contrast Checker.

  4. Performance:

    • Only load the font weights and styles you need from services like Google Fonts.

6. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. CSS provides various properties to style text, including color, font-family, font-size, and more.
  2. Use web-safe fonts or import custom fonts for unique designs.
  3. Enhance readability and accessibility by applying proper text alignment, spacing, and contrast.

 

Module 4: The Box Model in CSS

Objective: Understand how the CSS Box Model works and learn how to control the spacing, borders, and dimensions of elements.

1. What is the CSS Box Model?

The CSS Box Model is a fundamental concept that describes how elements are structured and spaced on a web page. Every HTML element is considered a rectangular box, consisting of the following areas:

  1. Content: The area where text or other elements are displayed.
  2. Padding: The space between the content and the border.
  3. Border: The outline around the padding (or content if padding is zero).
  4. Margin: The space between the element and other elements.

Visual Representation of the Box Model

+---------------------------+
|         Margin            |
+---------------------------+
|         Border            |
+---------------------------+
|         Padding           |
+---------------------------+
|         Content           |
+---------------------------+

2. Properties of the Box Model

PropertyDescription
widthSets the width of the content area.
heightSets the height of the content area.
paddingDefines space between content and border.
borderDefines the size, style, and color of the border.
marginDefines space between the element and its neighbors.

3. Box Model Properties

A. Width and Height

  • Set the dimensions of the content area.
  • Default Behavior:
    • Width and height only affect the content, not the padding, border, or margin.
div {
  width: 300px;
  height: 200px;
  background-color: lightblue;
}

B. Padding

  • Adds space inside the element between the content and border.
  • Can be set for all sides or individually for top, right, bottom, and left.
div {
  padding: 20px; /* Applies 20px padding on all sides */
}

/* Individual sides */
div {
  padding-top: 10px;
  padding-right: 15px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

C. Border

  • Creates an outline around the element.
  • Consists of width, style, and color.
div {
  border: 2px solid black; /* Border width, style, and color */
}

/* Individual sides */
div {
  border-top: 3px dashed red;
  border-right: 2px solid blue;
  border-bottom: 4px dotted green;
  border-left: 1px double orange;
}

D. Margin

  • Adds space outside the element between it and other elements.
  • Can be set for all sides or individually.
div {
  margin: 20px; /* Applies 20px margin on all sides */
}

/* Individual sides */
div {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-right: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-left: 25px;
}

4. Box-Sizing Property

By default, width and height apply only to the content area. The box-sizing property allows you to include padding and border in the width and height.

  • Default:

    box-sizing: content-box;
    • width and height do not include padding and border.

  • Alternative:

    box-sizing: border-box;
    • width and height include padding and border.

Example:

div {
  width: 300px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 10px solid black;
  box-sizing: border-box; /* Total width = 300px (content + padding + border) */
}

5. Example: Styling a Box

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Box Model Example</title>
  <style>
    .box {
      width: 300px;
      height: 200px;
      padding: 20px;
      border: 5px solid black;
      margin: 30px;
      background-color: lightgray;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="box">This is a styled box.</div>
</body>
</html>

CSS Output Explanation

  1. Width: Content is 300px wide.
  2. Padding: Adds 20px around the content.
  3. Border: Adds 5px around the padding.
  4. Margin: Adds 30px outside the element.

6. Inspecting the Box Model

Using Developer Tools

Most browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) provide developer tools to visualize the Box Model:

  1. Right-click an element and select Inspect.
  2. In the “Computed” or “Box Model” section, you’ll see the element’s:
    • Content size
    • Padding
    • Border
    • Margin

7. Exercises

Exercise 1: Box Styling

  1. Create a div with text content.
  2. Add:
    • A background color of lightblue.
    • Padding of 15px.
    • A solid border of 3px in red.
    • A margin of 20px.

Exercise 2: Nested Boxes

  1. Create two div elements, one inside the other.
  2. Style the outer box with:
    • A width of 400px.
    • Padding of 30px.
    • A border of 5px in black.
  3. Style the inner box with:
    • A background color of lightgray.
    • A width of 100%.

Exercise 3: Using box-sizing

  1. Create a div with:
    • A width of 200px.
    • Padding of 20px.
    • Border of 5px.
  2. Apply:
    • box-sizing: content-box and note the total size.
    • Change to box-sizing: border-box and observe the difference.

8. Best Practices for Using the Box Model

  1. Use box-sizing: border-box:

    • Makes it easier to calculate dimensions when adding padding and borders.

  2. Use Developer Tools:

    • Inspect your layout and debug spacing issues.

  3. Keep Spacing Consistent:

    • Use consistent padding, borders, and margins for a clean layout.

  4. Avoid Overlapping Margins:

    • Margins can collapse (e.g., two adjacent elements with margins). Test your designs carefully.

9. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. The CSS Box Model consists of content, padding, border, and margin.
  2. Use padding to control the inner spacing and margin for outer spacing.
  3. The box-sizing property can simplify layout calculations.

 

Module 5: Positioning and Layout in CSS

Objective: Learn how to control the position and layout of elements using CSS. This module covers the position property, the display property, and advanced layout techniques like Flexbox and Grid.

1. CSS Positioning Overview

The position property in CSS determines how an element is placed on the page. It works in conjunction with top, right, bottom, and left properties to specify the exact position.

2. Position Property Values

ValueDescription
staticDefault. Elements are positioned in the normal document flow.
relativePositioned relative to its normal position.
absolutePositioned relative to its nearest positioned ancestor.
fixedPositioned relative to the viewport. Does not move when scrolling.
stickyToggles between relative and fixed based on the scroll position.

A. Static Positioning

  • This is the default value. The element is positioned in the normal document flow.
div {
  position: static; /* Default behavior */
}

B. Relative Positioning

  • The element is positioned relative to its normal position.
  • Use top, right, bottom, and left to move it.
div {
  position: relative;
  top: 20px; /* Moves the element 20px down */
  left: 10px; /* Moves the element 10px to the right */
}

C. Absolute Positioning

  • The element is removed from the normal document flow.
  • It is positioned relative to the nearest ancestor with a position value other than static.
.parent {
  position: relative;
}

.child {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 30px;
}

D. Fixed Positioning

  • The element is positioned relative to the viewport.
  • It stays in the same position even when the page is scrolled.
div {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
}

E. Sticky Positioning

  • The element switches between relative and fixed based on the scroll position.
div {
  position: sticky;
  top: 10px; /* Sticks to 10px from the top when scrolling */
}

3. CSS Display Property

The display property controls the layout behavior of an element.

ValueDescription
blockThe element takes up the full width available.
inlineThe element takes up only as much width as necessary.
inline-blockBehaves like inline but allows setting width and height.
flexEnables Flexbox layout.
gridEnables Grid layout.
noneHides the element.

Examples of Display

Block Display

div {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: lightblue;
}

Inline Display

span {
  display: inline;
  color: red;
}

Inline-Block Display

div {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: green;
}

4. Flexbox Layout

Flexbox is used to design one-dimensional layouts (rows or columns).

Key Properties

  1. Parent (Container):

    • display: flex: Enables Flexbox.
    • flex-direction: Defines the direction of items (row, column).
    • justify-content: Aligns items horizontally.
    • align-items: Aligns items vertically.

  2. Child (Items):

    • flex-grow: Defines how much space an item can take.
    • flex-shrink: Defines how much an item shrinks if space is limited.
    • flex-basis: Defines the initial size of an item.

Example: Flexbox

HTML

<div class="container">
  <div class="item">1</div>
  <div class="item">2</div>
  <div class="item">3</div>
</div>

CSS

.container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Align items horizontally */
  align-items: center;    /* Align items vertically */
  height: 200px;
  background-color: lightgray;
}

.item {
  background-color: lightblue;
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 10px;
}

5. Grid Layout

Grid is used for two-dimensional layouts (rows and columns).

Key Properties

  1. Parent (Container):

    • display: grid: Enables Grid layout.
    • grid-template-columns: Defines the number and size of columns.
    • grid-template-rows: Defines the number and size of rows.
    • gap: Adds space between grid items.

  2. Child (Items):

    • grid-column: Specifies the column span.
    • grid-row: Specifies the row span.

Example: Grid

HTML

<div class="grid-container">
  <div class="grid-item">1</div>
  <div class="grid-item">2</div>
  <div class="grid-item">3</div>
</div>

CSS

.grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 equal columns */
  grid-gap: 10px;
  background-color: lightgray;
  padding: 10px;
}

.grid-item {
  background-color: lightblue;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

6. Practical Exercises

Exercise 1: Fixed Navigation Bar

  1. Create a navigation bar.
  2. Use position: fixed to stick it to the top of the page.

Exercise 2: Flexbox Alignment

  1. Create a container with 3 items.
  2. Use Flexbox to:
    • Center the items horizontally and vertically.
    • Adjust the space between items.

Exercise 3: Grid Layout

  1. Create a 3×3 grid.
  2. Style the items with different colors.
  3. Make the first item span 2 columns.

7. Best Practices for Positioning and Layout

  1. Use Flexbox for Simple Row/Column Layouts:

    • Best for navigation bars, centering, and stacking items.

  2. Use Grid for Complex Layouts:

    • Ideal for page layouts with rows and columns.

  3. Minimize Absolute and Fixed Positioning:

    • Overusing them can lead to overlapping and unresponsive designs.

  4. Combine Techniques:

    • Use Flexbox inside a Grid layout for nested flexibility.

8. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. The position property controls element placement (static, relative, absolute, fixed, sticky).
  2. The display property determines layout behavior (block, inline, flex, grid).
  3. Use Flexbox for single-direction layouts and Grid for two-dimensional layouts.
  4. Leverage browser developer tools to debug positioning and layout issues.

Module 6: Colors and Gradients in CSS

Objective: Learn how to apply colors, gradients, and background styles in CSS to enhance the visual appeal of web pages.

1. CSS Colors

CSS provides multiple ways to define colors, giving you flexibility and precision for styling.

A. Color Formats

  1. Named Colors:

    • CSS supports predefined color names like red, blue, green, etc.
    h1 {
  color: red;
}

  2. HEX (Hexadecimal):

    • Format: #RRGGBB or shorthand #RGB.
    • Example:
      p {
  color: #ff5733; /* Orange */
}

  3. RGB (Red, Green, Blue):

    • Format: rgb(red, green, blue).
    • Example:
      div {
  color: rgb(255, 87, 51); /* Orange */
}

  4. RGBA (RGB + Alpha):

    • Adds transparency (alpha channel: 0.0 to 1.0).
    • Example:
      div {
  background-color: rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5); /* Transparent Orange */
}

  5. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness):

    • Format: hsl(hue, saturation%, lightness%).
    • Example:
      div {
  color: hsl(30, 100%, 50%); /* Orange */
}

  6. HSLA (HSL + Alpha):

    • Adds transparency (alpha channel: 0.0 to 1.0).
    • Example:
      div {
  background-color: hsla(30, 100%, 50%, 0.5); /* Transparent Orange */
}

B. Applying Background Colors

Use background-color to set a background for an element.

div {
  background-color: lightblue;
}

2. CSS Gradients

Gradients allow you to create smooth transitions between two or more colors.

A. Types of Gradients

  1. Linear Gradient:

    • Creates a gradient that transitions along a straight line.
    div {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, red, yellow);
}

    • Direction Options:

      • to right: Left to right.
      • to left: Right to left.
      • to top: Bottom to top.
      • to bottom: Top to bottom.

    • Advanced Example:

      div {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, blue, purple, pink);
}

  2. Radial Gradient:

    • Creates a gradient radiating from a center point.
    div {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, red, yellow, green);
}

    • Shape Options:

      • circle: Circular gradient (default).
      • ellipse: Elliptical gradient.

    • Advanced Example:

      div {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, pink, lightblue);
}

  3. Conic Gradient:

    • Creates a gradient that transitions around a central point (available in modern browsers).
    div {
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, red, yellow, green, red);
}

B. Gradient Transparency

Gradients can include transparent colors using rgba or hsla.

div {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 255, 0.5));
}

3. Background Images

You can use images as backgrounds and combine them with gradients for stunning designs.

A. Setting a Background Image

div {
  background-image: url('background.jpg');
  background-size: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the element */
  background-position: center; /* Centers the image */
}

B. Combining Images and Gradients

div {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('background.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

4. Practical Examples

Example 1: Color Buttons

.button {
  background-color: #ff5733; /* Orange */
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.button:hover {
  background-color: #c70039; /* Darker Orange */
}

Example 2: Gradient Header

header {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #00f260, #0575e6); /* Green to Blue */
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

Example 3: Radial Gradient Card

.card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fbc7d4, #9796f0); /* Pink to Purple */
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

5. Exercises

Exercise 1: Linear Gradient Background

  1. Create a <div> element.
  2. Apply a linear gradient background that transitions from blue to green.

Exercise 2: Radial Gradient Button

  1. Create a button element.
  2. Apply a radial gradient background that transitions from yellow to orange.

Exercise 3: Combining Gradient and Images

  1. Add a background image to a div.
  2. Overlay the image with a semi-transparent black-to-clear linear gradient.

6. Best Practices for Colors and Gradients

  1. Use Contrast:

    • Ensure there is sufficient contrast between text and background for readability.

  2. Limit the Number of Colors:

    • Stick to a cohesive color palette to maintain design consistency.

  3. Use Transparency Wisely:

    • Be cautious with transparency to ensure text remains readable over gradients or images.

  4. Test Across Devices:

    • Gradients and colors may appear differently on various screens.

7. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. CSS provides multiple ways to define colors: named, HEX, RGB(A), and HSL(A).
  2. Gradients (linear, radial, conic) create smooth transitions between colors.
  3. Background images can be combined with gradients for enhanced visual effects.

 

Module 7: CSS Transitions and Animations

Objective: Learn how to create smooth, engaging animations and transitions using CSS to enhance user experience.

1. Introduction to CSS Transitions and Animations

  • Transitions: Allow elements to change from one style to another over a duration of time.
  • Animations: Provide greater control by allowing keyframe-based animations with multiple style changes.

2. CSS Transitions

Transitions define the timing and smoothness of property changes.

A. Syntax of Transitions

transition: property duration timing-function delay;
ParameterDescription
propertySpecifies the CSS property to animate (e.g., color, background-color).
durationSpecifies how long the transition lasts (e.g., 2s, 500ms).
timing-functionControls the speed curve of the animation (e.g., ease, linear).
delaySpecifies a delay before the transition starts (e.g., 1s).

B. Example: Basic Transition

HTML

<button class="btn">Hover Me</button>

CSS

.btn {
  background-color: lightblue;
  color: black;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  background-color: blue;
  color: white;
}
  • Explanation:
    • The background-color and color change smoothly over 0.3 seconds when the button is hovered over.

C. Transition Timing Functions

FunctionDescription
easeDefault. Starts slow, speeds up, then slows down.
linearMoves at a constant speed.
ease-inStarts slow and accelerates.
ease-outStarts fast and decelerates.
ease-in-outCombines ease-in and ease-out.

Example:

div {
  transition: transform 1s ease-in-out;
}

D. Shorthand for Multiple Transitions

div {
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
  • The all keyword applies the transition to all animatable properties.

3. CSS Animations

Animations provide more control than transitions by allowing multiple style changes using keyframes.

A. Syntax of Animations

animation: name duration timing-function delay iteration-count direction;
ParameterDescription
nameName of the animation (defined in @keyframes).
durationSpecifies how long the animation lasts (e.g., 2s, 500ms).
timing-functionControls the speed curve of the animation (e.g., ease, linear).
delaySpecifies a delay before the animation starts.
iteration-countSpecifies how many times the animation runs (infinite for continuous).
directionSpecifies the direction of animation (e.g., normal, reverse, alternate).

B. Creating Keyframe Animations

Example: Bouncing Ball Animation

HTML

<div class="ball"></div>

CSS

.ball {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: red;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-100px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
  • Explanation:
    • The ball moves up (translateY(-100px)) and then comes back down over 2 seconds, looping infinitely.

C. Combining Transitions and Animations

Transitions and animations can be used together for enhanced effects.

Example:

.button {
  background-color: lightblue;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  animation: pulse 1s infinite;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.button:hover {
  background-color: blue;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

4. Practical Examples

Example 1: Fading In and Out

HTML

<div class="fade-box">Hover me</div>

CSS

.fade-box {
  width: 200px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: lightgray;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.fade-box:hover {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

Example 2: Rotating an Element

HTML

<div class="rotate-box"></div>

CSS

.rotate-box {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: green;
  animation: rotate 2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

Example 3: Sliding Element

HTML

<div class="slide-box"></div>

CSS

.slide-box {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: purple;
  position: relative;
  animation: slide 3s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes slide {
  from {
    left: 0;
  }
  to {
    left: 300px;
  }
}

5. Exercises

Exercise 1: Button Hover Transition

  1. Create a button.
  2. Use a transition to change its color and size when hovered over.

Exercise 2: Spinning Loader

  1. Create a circle that spins continuously using animations.

Exercise 3: Smooth Accordion

  1. Create an accordion menu.
  2. Use transitions to smooth the height changes when expanding or collapsing.

6. Best Practices for Transitions and Animations

  1. Use sparingly:

    • Too many animations can distract users and slow down the page.

  2. Optimize performance:

    • Use transform and opacity for smoother animations.
    • Avoid animating properties like width and height as they trigger reflows.

  3. Ensure accessibility:

    • Avoid rapid or excessive movement that might cause discomfort for some users.

  4. Test on multiple devices:

    • Ensure animations perform well on slower devices.

7. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. CSS Transitions allow smooth property changes over time.
  2. CSS Animations use keyframes for more complex, multi-step changes.
  3. Timing functions (ease, linear, ease-in-out) control the pacing of animations.
  4. Combine animations with transitions for polished effects.

 

Module 8: Responsive Design in CSS

Objective: Learn how to make web pages adaptable to various screen sizes and devices using CSS. Responsive design ensures a great user experience across all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

1. What is Responsive Design?

Responsive design allows web pages to adjust their layout and content dynamically based on the size and orientation of the user’s device.

2. Why is Responsive Design Important?

  • Enhances usability on different devices.
  • Improves SEO (search engines favor mobile-friendly websites).
  • Increases accessibility and user satisfaction.
  • Reduces the need for separate mobile and desktop websites.

3. Techniques for Responsive Design

 

A. Fluid Layouts

  • Use percentage-based widths instead of fixed pixel values to make elements resize dynamically.
.container {
  width: 80%; /* Width adjusts based on the viewport size */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

B. Media Queries

  • Media queries allow you to apply different styles based on the device’s screen size, resolution, or orientation.

Syntax:

@media (condition) {
  /* CSS rules for the condition */
}

Common Breakpoints:

DeviceBreakpoint
Extra Smallmax-width: 576px
Small Devicesmax-width: 768px
Medium Devicesmax-width: 992px
Large Devicesmax-width: 1200px

Example:

/* Default styles */
body {
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Mobile styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Tablet styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  body {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

C. Flexbox and Grid for Layouts

Flexbox:

Flexbox is ideal for creating one-dimensional layouts that adjust flexibly.

.container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures items wrap on smaller screens */
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.item {
  flex: 1 1 30%; /* Flex-grow, flex-shrink, flex-basis */
  margin: 10px;
}

Grid:

Grid is perfect for creating two-dimensional layouts.

.container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

D. Relative Units

Common Units:

  1. Percentage (%):

    • Used for flexible widths.
    div {
  width: 50%; /* Takes 50% of the parent width */
}

  2. em and rem:

    • em: Relative to the font size of the parent element.
    • rem: Relative to the root font size.
    body {
  font-size: 16px;
}
p {
  font-size: 1.5rem; /* 24px */
}

  3. Viewport Units (vw, vh):

    • vw: 1% of the viewport width.
    • vh: 1% of the viewport height.
    div {
  width: 50vw; /* 50% of the viewport width */
  height: 30vh; /* 30% of the viewport height */
}

E. Images and Videos

Responsive Images:

  • Use max-width and height: auto to make images responsive.
img {
  max-width: 100%; /* Ensures the image scales down */
  height: auto;    /* Maintains aspect ratio */
}

Picture Element:

  • Use the <picture> element for responsive images with different resolutions.
<picture>
  <source srcset="image-large.jpg" media="(min-width: 768px)">
  <source srcset="image-small.jpg" media="(max-width: 768px)">
  <img src="image-default.jpg" alt="Responsive Image">
</picture>

F. Responsive Typography

  1. Clamp Function:

    • Automatically adjusts font size between a minimum, preferred, and maximum value.
    h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
}

  2. Media Queries for Fonts:

    p {
  font-size: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

G. Testing Responsiveness

  1. Browser Developer Tools:

    • Use the “Responsive Design Mode” in Chrome/Firefox DevTools to test various screen sizes.

  2. Online Tools:

  3. Devices:

    • Test your design on physical devices (mobile, tablet, desktop).

4. Practical Examples

Example 1: Responsive Navigation Bar

HTML

<nav class="navbar">
  <ul>
    <li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">About</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">Services</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
  </ul>
</nav>

CSS

.navbar ul {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar li {
  margin: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

Example 2: Responsive Grid Layout

HTML

<div class="grid-container">
  <div>1</div>
  <div>2</div>
  <div>3</div>
  <div>4</div>
</div>

CSS

.grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.grid-container div {
  background-color: lightblue;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

Example 3: Responsive Hero Section

HTML

<section class="hero">
  <h1>Welcome to My Site</h1>
  <p>Responsive design made easy!</p>
</section>

CSS

.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #00f260, #0575e6);
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  padding: 50px 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }
}

5. Exercises

Exercise 1: Responsive Footer

  1. Create a footer with links.
  2. Arrange links horizontally on large screens and vertically on small screens.

Exercise 2: Responsive Cards

  1. Create a card layout with 3 cards.
  2. Use Grid to display them in 1 column on mobile and 3 columns on desktop.

Exercise 3: Responsive Image Gallery

  1. Create an image gallery.
  2. Ensure the images resize to fit the screen while maintaining their aspect ratio.

6. Best Practices for Responsive Design

  1. Start with Mobile-First Design:

    • Design for small screens first, then scale up for larger devices.

  2. Use Flexible Layouts:

    • Avoid fixed pixel values for widths and heights.

  3. Prioritize Content:

    • Ensure important content is visible and accessible on all devices.

  4. Test Across Devices:

    • Continuously test your design on real devices and emulators.

7. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. Responsive design adapts layouts for different screen sizes using techniques like fluid layouts, media queries, and flexible units.
  2. Use Flexbox and Grid for powerful, responsive layouts.
  3. Test your designs thoroughly to ensure a great user experience on all devices.

Module 9: Advanced CSS Techniques

Objective: Explore advanced CSS techniques to create dynamic, efficient, and visually appealing web designs. These techniques go beyond the basics and are essential for building modern, scalable web applications.

1. Pseudo-Classes and Pseudo-Elements

A. Pseudo-Classes

Pseudo-classes target elements based on their state or position in the DOM.

Common Pseudo-Classes:

Pseudo-ClassDescription
:hoverTargets an element when hovered over.
:focusTargets an element when focused (e.g., input fields).
:nth-child(n)Targets the nth child of a parent element.
:not(selector)Targets elements that do not match the selector.

Example:

button:hover {
  background-color: lightblue;
}

input:focus {
  border-color: blue;
}

li:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: lightgray;
}

p:not(.highlight) {
  color: gray;
}

B. Pseudo-Elements

Pseudo-elements style specific parts of an element.

Common Pseudo-Elements:

Pseudo-ElementDescription
::beforeAdds content before an element.
::afterAdds content after an element.
::placeholderStyles placeholder text in input fields.

Example:

h1::before {
  content: "🌟 ";
}

h1::after {
  content: " 🌟";
}

input::placeholder {
  color: gray;
  font-style: italic;
}

2. CSS Variables (Custom Properties)

CSS variables are reusable values for properties, making styles easier to manage and maintain.

Syntax:

:root {
  --primary-color: #3498db;
  --font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: var(--font-size);
}
  • Advantages:
    • Centralized control over styles.
    • Easily change themes (e.g., dark mode).

3. Advanced Selectors

A. Attribute Selectors

Target elements based on attributes and their values.

Syntax:

/* Elements with a specific attribute */
input[type="text"] {
  border: 1px solid black;
}

/* Elements with a specific attribute value containing a substring */
a[href*="example"] {
  color: blue;
}

/* Elements starting with a specific value */
img[alt^="icon"] {
  border: 2px solid red;
}

/* Elements ending with a specific value */
a[href$=".pdf"] {
  color: red;
}

B. Complex Combinators

Examples:

  1. Descendant Selector: Targets elements nested inside another element.

    div p {
  color: green;
}

  2. Child Selector (>): Targets direct children only.

    ul > li {
  color: blue;
}

  3. Adjacent Sibling Selector (+): Targets the first sibling that immediately follows another element.

    h1 + p {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

  4. General Sibling Selector (~): Targets all siblings following another element.

    h1 ~ p {
  color: gray;
}

4. Advanced Layout Techniques

A. CSS Grid with Named Areas

CSS Grid allows you to name grid areas for complex layouts.

Example:

.container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-areas:
    "header header"
    "sidebar content"
    "footer footer";
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
}

.header {
  grid-area: header;
}

.sidebar {
  grid-area: sidebar;
}

.content {
  grid-area: content;
}

.footer {
  grid-area: footer;
}

B. CSS Shape Layouts

Use clip-path to create non-rectangular layouts.

Example:

div {
  clip-path: circle(50% at center);
  background-color: lightblue;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
}

C. CSS Scroll Snap

Creates smooth scrolling experiences by snapping to elements.

Example:

.container {
  scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
  overflow-y: scroll;
  height: 300px;
}

.section {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: lightgray;
}

5. Responsive and Conditional Styling

A. Media Queries for Features

Target specific device features like orientation or resolution.

Example:

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    background-color: lightgray;
  }
}

@media (orientation: landscape) {
  body {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

B. Container Queries

Although not widely supported yet, container queries allow styling based on the size of a parent container.

6. CSS Performance Optimization

A. Reduce Specificity

Avoid overly specific selectors to keep CSS manageable.

B. Minify CSS

Compress CSS to improve loading times.

C. Use Shorthands

Write shorthand properties to reduce repetition.

margin: 10px 20px 15px 5px; /* Top, right, bottom, left */

7. Practical Examples

Example 1: Dark Mode with CSS Variables

CSS:

:root {
  --background-color: white;
  --text-color: black;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
}

body.dark-mode {
  --background-color: black;
  --text-color: white;
}

JavaScript (Optional):

document.querySelector('button').addEventListener('click', () => {
  document.body.classList.toggle('dark-mode');
});

Example 2: Animated Underline on Hover

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}

a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: blue;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

Example 3: Card with Hover Effect

.card {
  background-color: white;
  border: 1px solid lightgray;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

8. Exercises

Exercise 1: Custom Button

  1. Create a button with a hover effect using pseudo-elements.

Exercise 2: Grid with Named Areas

  1. Create a webpage layout using Grid and named areas for the header, sidebar, content, and footer.

Exercise 3: Animated Navbar

  1. Create a navbar where menu items underline smoothly on hover.

9. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. Use pseudo-classes (:hover, :focus) and pseudo-elements (::before, ::after) to enhance interactivity.
  2. CSS variables simplify theme management and improve maintainability.
  3. Advanced selectors and layout techniques (Grid, Flexbox, clip-path) enable complex, dynamic designs.
  4. Optimize CSS for performance and scalability.

Module 10: Structured Materials and Resources for CSS Mastery

Objective: Provide a structured, comprehensive guide with materials and resources to help students deepen their understanding of CSS, improve their skills, and stay updated with industry trends.

1. Core Concepts: Building a Strong Foundation

Before diving into advanced topics, ensure a solid grasp of CSS fundamentals.

A. Recommended Topics for Mastery

  1. CSS Basics:

    • Selectors, properties, values.
    • The Box Model.

  2. CSS Positioning and Layout:

    • Flexbox, Grid, floats, and positioning (static, relative, absolute, fixed).

  3. Responsive Design:

    • Media queries, viewport units, and fluid layouts.

  4. Typography and Colors:

    • Fonts, text styles, color systems (HEX, RGB, HSL).

  5. Transitions and Animations:

    • Keyframes, easing functions, and interactive effects.

  6. CSS Variables:

    • Creating themes and managing reusable styles.

2. Tools for Practicing CSS

A. Online Code Editors

  1. CodePen:

    • Test CSS snippets in a live, sharable environment.
    • Explore projects by others for inspiration.

  2. JSFiddle:

    • Write and debug CSS alongside HTML and JavaScript.

  3. CSSDeck:

    • Focused on practicing and sharing CSS designs.

  4. PlayCode:

    • Ideal for beginners to experiment with CSS.

B. CSS-Specific Tools

  1. Can I Use:

    • Check browser compatibility for CSS features.

  2. CSS-Tricks Almanac:

    • A comprehensive guide for all CSS properties and concepts.

  3. Flexbox Froggy:

    • An interactive game to practice Flexbox layout techniques.

  4. Grid Garden:

    • Learn CSS Grid layout through a fun game.

3. Essential Tutorials and Courses

A. Free Resources

  1. MDN Web Docs: Learn CSS:

    • In-depth tutorials and examples.

  2. freeCodeCamp CSS Curriculum:

    • Comprehensive, project-based CSS learning.

  3. W3Schools CSS Tutorials:

    • Beginner-friendly interactive examples.

  4. CSS-Tricks:

    • Tips, tricks, and tutorials for CSS enthusiasts.

B. Paid Courses

  1. Udemy: Modern CSS from Beginner to Advanced:

    • Affordable, structured courses covering all CSS topics.

  2. Frontend Masters: CSS Deep Dive:

    • Advanced CSS concepts for experienced developers.

  3. CSS for Web Developers (Coursera):

    • Professional-grade learning with certifications.

  4. Scrimba: Interactive CSS Course:

    • Code-along tutorials with an interactive interface.

4. Resources for Advanced CSS Techniques

A. Advanced Topics

  1. CSS Grid:

  2. Flexbox:

  3. Transitions and Animations:

    • Easings.net: Visual guide for CSS easing functions.
    • Animista: Pre-built CSS animations to customize.

B. Reference Guides

  1. CSS Reference:

  2. Cheat Sheets:

5. Tools for Debugging and Optimization

A. Browser DevTools

  1. Inspect Element:
    • Right-click and inspect any element to debug styles.
  2. CSS Overrides:
    • Test CSS changes directly in the browser.

B. CSS Validators

C. Performance Tools

  1. PurgeCSS:
    • Remove unused CSS to optimize performance.
  2. UnCSS:
    • Clean up unnecessary styles from your project.

6. Practice Projects

Beginner Projects

  1. Portfolio Website:
    • Showcase your projects with responsive layouts.
  2. Landing Page:
    • Design a responsive, interactive marketing page.

Intermediate Projects

  1. Blog Layout:
    • Create a blog with Grid for content and sidebar.
  2. E-commerce Product Card:
    • Build interactive product cards with hover effects.

Advanced Projects

  1. Custom CSS Framework:
    • Create a reusable set of styles for layouts.
  2. Dashboard UI:
    • Use Flexbox and Grid for a complex dashboard design.

7. Staying Updated

A. Blogs and Newsletters

  1. Smashing Magazine:
    • Articles on CSS and frontend design.
  2. CSS Weekly:
    • A weekly newsletter for CSS developers.
  3. A List Apart:
    • Articles on web standards and CSS.

B. Community Platforms

  1. GitHub:
  2. Reddit:
  3. CodePen Challenges:
    • Participate in weekly CSS challenges.

8. Exercises for Mastery

Exercise 1: Create a Custom Button

  1. Design a button with hover and active states.
  2. Add a smooth transition effect.

Exercise 2: Build a Responsive Grid

  1. Create a responsive photo gallery using Grid.
  2. Adjust columns based on screen size.

Exercise 3: CSS Animation

  1. Create a bouncing ball animation using keyframes.
  2. Add hover-triggered animations.

9. Summary

Key Takeaways:

  1. Build a solid foundation with CSS basics before exploring advanced techniques.
  2. Utilize online tools, interactive games, and reference guides for practice.
  3. Stay updated with community resources, newsletters, and professional courses.
  4. Regularly challenge yourself with projects to apply and refine your skills.

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