Foundations of HTML and CSS in Web Development

May 6, 2024

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Lecture Summary

In this lecture series, we covered foundational and advanced concepts of working with HTML and CSS, which are essential for web development. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) serves as the structure of a web page, whereas CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) determines the style and layout. We discussed various HTML tags, elements, and attributes usually used to create structured documents on the web. CSS was explored to style HTML elements, including text fonts, colors, and layout designs.

Key Concepts Covered:

  1. HTML Basics

    • Understanding of tags, elements, and attributes.
    • Creating basic page structures with tags like <html>, <head>, <body>, <title>, and <p>.

  2. CSS Integration

    • Linking CSS files to HTML.
    • Utilizing CSS for styling fonts, setting colors, alignments, and layout manipulations.

  3. HTML Elements in Depth

    • Forms and their input types.
    • Tables and lists for data presentation.
    • Implementing hyperlinks and anchors for navigation.

  4. Advanced CSS Styling

    • Advanced properties such as flexbox for layout management.
    • CSS Grid for complex layouts.
    • Media queries for responsive designs.

  5. Semantic HTML

    • Usage of semantic tags like <article>, <aside>, <details>, and <summary> for better SEO and accessibility.

  6. Transitions and Animations

    • Applying CSS transitions to HTML elements to enhance user experience.
    • Creating animations using keyframes to make interactive and dynamic web pages.

  7. External Libraries and Tools

    • Incorporating external fonts and icons using libraries like Font Awesome.
    • Utilizing modern tools and editors like VS Code for efficient coding experiences.

Practical Skills Gained:

  • Building a website structure and layout from scratch.
  • Styling web pages with CSS to add visual appeal.
  • Creating responsive designs that adapt to different device screens.
  • Implementing user interactions through forms, buttons, and navigational elements.

This comprehensive series provides the essential tools and knowledge to start building aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust websites using HTML and CSS.

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