Nov 30, 2024
# Complete CSS Course by Beau Carnes
## Introduction to CSS
- CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets.
- It is used for styling websites and HTML.
- You should be familiar with HTML before starting this course.
- Resources for learning HTML and CSS are available at FreeCodeCamp.org.
## Course Structure
- It follows the CSS curriculum on FreeCodeCamp.org.
- Course challenges are related to the curriculum.
- You can work independently without following the curriculum.
- After completion, JavaScript projects and resources are suggested.
## Inline Styles
- Inline styles are applied directly to an HTML element.
- How to write: `<element style="property:value;">`
Example: `<p style="color: blue;">`
- Changing the color of an `<h2>` element to red is demonstrated.
## Style Blocks
- Use `<style>` tags to apply styles in a block.
- Specify which elements to style, e.g., `p { color: red; }`.
- Style is applied to multiple elements of the same type.
## Classes in CSS
- Classes are reusable styles.
- How to write classes: `.classname`.
Example: `.blue-text { color: blue; }`
- Can be applied to multiple elements to maintain consistent styles.
## CSS Properties
- Color, font size, font family, and background color.
- Example for changing font size: `font-size: 30px;`.
- Importing fonts from Google Fonts for custom styling.
## IDs vs. Classes
- IDs are unique and apply to only one element per page.
- How to write IDs: `#idname`.
- IDs are more specific than classes.
## Box Model: Margin, Padding, and Border
- Margin: space outside the element’s border.
- Padding: space inside the element’s border.
- Border: styles like color and width are defined.
## CSS for Responsive Design
- Use media queries to adjust styles based on screen size.
- Example: `@media (max-width: 600px) { ... }`
## Introduction to CSS Grid
- Turn any element into a grid container using `display: grid;`.
- Define columns and rows with `grid-template-columns` and `grid-template-rows`.
- Adjust spacing between items with `grid-gap`.
## Introduction to Flexbox
- Flexbox organizes items flexibly.
- Use `display: flex;` to set an element as a flex container.
- Features include `justify-content`, `align-items`, and `flex-wrap`.
## CSS Variables
- Defined with the syntax `--variable-name`.
- Can be used for consistency across all CSS.
- You can define fallbacks for browser issues.
## Conclusion
- Encouragement to make good use of learned skills.
- Reminder of the importance of practice and projects in mastering CSS.