In this video, We’ll dive into the world of web design with this comprehensive tutorial on the basics of CSS. Whether you’re a beginner looking to embark on your web design journey or someone brushing up on the essentials, this guide has got you covered. Learn how CSS selectors can transform your webpage’s look, delve into the vibrant world of colors and typography, and master the nuances of display types and positioning. By the end, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to recreate the iconic look of Google’s homepage. Elevate your design game and become the web designer everyone aspires to be
// TIMESTAMPS //
00:00 – Intro
02:09 – Start of Tutorial
03:09 – Adding CSS to HTML File
04:28 – Basic CSS Syntax
04:37 – Selectors
08:02 – CSS Properties
08:30 – Colors
10:20 – Typography
11:35 – Box Model
14:04 – Positioning
15:39 – The hardest thing you’ll ever have to do
17:03 – Styling Google homepage
26:14 – Software engineer rant blah blah blah
27:41 – Back to styling the Google homepage
//ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES //
If you’re feeling motivated and want to move on ahead or wanna learn some of these topics in a more in-depth way, or if I just didn’t explain something good, here’s some resources I recommend trying out:
CSS Colors: https://www.w3schools.com/cssref/css_colors_legal.php
The Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/
CSS in 100 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEV8gMkCHXQ&ab_channel=Fireship
CSS in 5 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4pCqK-V_Wo&ab_channel=AaronJack
Learn Flexbox in 5 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phWxA89Dy94&t=29s&ab_channel=SlayingTheDragon
The additional topics I recommend learning:
– Pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements
– Understanding and using the main sizing units:
– Pixels (px)
– em and rem units
– Percentages (%)
– Viewport units (vh, vw)
– Creating responsive designs:
– Media Queries
– Basic transitions and animations
– Handling cross-browser compatibility issues
– CSS Variables for maintainable stylesheets
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