CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is essential for styling HTML elements and creating visually appealing web pages. Here's a concise guide to get you started:

What is CSS?

CSS controls the presentation of web content, including layout, colors, fonts, and spacing. It works alongside HTML to define how elements should look.

CSS Overview

Core Concepts

  • Selectors: Target HTML elements (e.g., #header, .button, p)
    ID Selector
  • Properties & Values: Define styles (e.g., color: red;, font-size: 16px;)
    Color Property
  • Cascading: Styles are applied in order of specificity and source
  • Inheritance: Child elements inherit properties from parent elements

Basic Syntax

selector { property: value; }
/* Example: */
body { background-color: #f0f0f0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }

Layout Techniques

  • Flexbox for responsive design
    Flexbox Layout
  • Grid for complex layouts
  • Positioning: static, relative, absolute, fixed

Practice Resources

Tips for Beginners

  • Start with a simple HTML file and add CSS in a <style> tag
  • Use browser developer tools to inspect and debug styles
  • Explore CSS Grid vs Flexbox for advanced layouts

For deeper understanding, check out our CSS Fundamentals series. 🚀