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CSS Basics Explained

Frank Wellington

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Publisher: Publifye

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"CSS Basics Explained" offers a comprehensive introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the technology that dictates the visual presentation of web content. This book emphasizes core concepts like the CSS box model, which controls the structure and spacing of HTML elements, and CSS selectors, which target specific elements for styling. By focusing on web standards-compliant examples, the book equips readers with the fundamental knowledge needed for effective web development and web design.

 
A key insight is that mastering CSS fundamentals is crucial for building maintainable and accessible websites, even when using modern frameworks. The book takes a back-to-basics approach, prioritizing clarity and simplicity to enable readers to learn by doing. It begins with CSS syntax and linking CSS to HTML, progresses to selectors, and then explores the box model, cascading, and inheritance.

 
Through practical examples and projects, readers apply their knowledge to build real-world web page layouts. The book’s structure guides the reader from novice to competent CSS practitioner, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation in CSS for anyone involved in front-end development.
Available since: 02/22/2025.
Print length: 300 pages.

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