Topics
1. Foundations of CSS
History and evolution of
CSS.
How CSS works with HTML
to style webpages.
The role of the CSSOM
(CSS Object Model) in web rendering.
Overview of CSS
specifications and how to read the CSS documentation.
2. Applying CSS Styles
Comparison of External,
Internal, and Inline Styles: Use cases and best practices.
Linking stylesheets and
understanding the tag.
The importance of CSS
placement for performance and maintenance.
3. CSS Syntax
Detailed exploration of
properties and values.
Writing well-structured
CSS rules.
Understanding the
universal selector (*) and its use cases.
Comments in CSS: Syntax
and best practices for documentation.
4. Selectors and Combinators
Types of selectors:
Class, ID, Attribute, Pseudo-class, and Pseudo-element selectors.
Combinators: Descendant,
Child, Adjacent Sibling, and General Sibling.
Practical exercises:
Using selectors to style complex layouts.
Module 2: Styling and the Box Model
Topics
1. Understanding the Box Model
In-depth look at
content, padding, border, and margin.
Box-sizing: border-box
vs. content-box.
Visualizing the box
model with browser developer tools.
2. Typography and Text Styling
Font families, web-safe
fonts, and @font-face rule.
Text styling properties:
weight, style, spacing, shadow.
Web typography best
practices for readability and accessibility.
3. Units, Values, and Colors
Absolute vs. Relative
units: When and why to use each.
Color models in CSS:
RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, and Hexadecimal.
Implementing custom
properties (CSS Variables) for theme management.
4. Specificity, Inheritance, and the Cascade
How CSS determines which
rules apply: Specificity hierarchy.
Inheritance and how it affects styling.
The role of the cascade
in resolving style conflicts.
Strategies to organize
and structure CSS to minimize specificity conflicts.
Module 3: Advanced Styling Techniques
Topics
1. Visual Effects ,
Implementing box-shadow
and text-shadow for depth and visual interest.
Using border-radius for
rounded corners.
Gradient backgrounds:
Linear and radial gradients.
2. Background Techniques
Complex background
images and patterns.
Controlling background
size, position, and repetition.
Multi-layer backgrounds
and their use cases.
3. Advanced Border and Outline Styling
Border images for
intricate border designs.
Styling and animating
outlines as focus indicators.
4. Layout Control with Overflow and Margin Collapsing
Controlling content
overflow: scroll, hidden, and auto.
Understanding when and
why margin collapsing occurs.
Strategies to prevent
unwanted margin collapsing.
Module 4: CSS Layouts and Positioning
Topics
1. The Display Property
In-depth exploration of
block, inline, inline-block, none, and table.
Newer display values:
flex, grid, and contents.
2. CSS Positioning Techniques
Detailed scenarios for
using each positioning value.
Creating sticky headers
and footers.
Overlaying content with
absolute positioning.
3. Floating Elements and Clearing Floats
The role of floats in
CSS layout history.
Techniques for clearing
floats: clearfix hack and overflow method.
When to use floats in
modern CSS.
4. Handling Overflow
Techniques for managing
content overflow in containers.
Design patterns for
scrollable elements.
Module 5: Responsive Design and Advanced CSS Features
Topics
1. Flexbox and Grid Layouts
Detailed guide to
Flexbox: Properties for containers and items.
Grid Layout: Defining
grid containers, grid items, and grid areas.
Use cases and practical
examples: When to use Flexbox vs. Grid.
2. Responsive Design Techniques
Media Queries: Syntax
and breakpoints.
Mobile-first vs.
Desktop-first strategies.
Responsive images and
videos: Techniques for adaptive media.
3. Animations and Transitions
Creating smooth
transitions between states.
Keyframe animations:
Building complex animations with @keyframes.
Performance
considerations for CSS animations.
4. Advanced Responsive Design
Implementing responsive
typography.
Strategies for
accessible, responsive forms.
Advanced layout patterns:
Masonry, column-drop, and >
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