Welcome to the CSS tutorial! 🎨 This guide will walk you through the essentials of CSS, from basic syntax to advanced layout techniques. Let's dive in!
1. Basic Syntax
CSS uses selectors to target HTML elements and applies styles via properties and values.
Selector Examples
h1
(targets all<h1>
tags).header
(targets elements with classheader
)#main
(targets the element with IDmain
)
Property-Value Pairs
body { font-family: Arial; color: #333; }
2. Layout Techniques
Flexbox
Perfect for creating flexible, responsive layouts.
Grid
A 2D layout system for complex designs.
3. Advanced Topics
- Responsive Design (use
@media
queries) - CSS Animations (with
@keyframes
) - CSS Variables (custom properties)
4. Resources
- HTML Tutorial for basics
- MDN CSS Guide
- W3C CSS Specifications
Practice coding with CSS Challenges to reinforce your skills! 💻