Course Description
Transform your plain HTML pages into beautifully designed, responsive websites with this complete guide to CSS3. This course takes you on a deep dive into the language of web styling, starting with the core fundamentals and progressing to the advanced layout techniques used by professional front-end developers today.
You will start by learning how to apply CSS, master selectors, and understand the crucial box model. We'll explore colors, backgrounds, and typography to bring your designs to life. The course then focuses on the pillars of modern web layout: Flexbox and CSS Grid, giving you complete control over the positioning of your elements. You will also learn how to create stunning user experiences with transitions and animations.
A major focus of this course is responsive design. You will learn how to use media queries to build websites that look great on any device, from mobile phones to desktops. We'll also cover advanced topics like pseudo-classes, pseudo-elements, and CSS variables for writing more efficient and powerful code.
What You'll Learn:
- Core CSS concepts: selectors, specificity, and the cascade.
- The Box Model: margin, border, padding, and content.
- Modern layouts with Flexbox and CSS Grid.
- Creating fluid, responsive designs with Media Queries.
- Adding life to your site with Transitions and Animations.
- Working with typography, colors, and backgrounds.
- Advanced positioning and pseudo-elements.
- Writing maintainable CSS with variables (Custom Properties).
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for anyone who has a basic understanding of HTML and wants to learn how to design and style websites. It's an essential skill for aspiring front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and anyone involved in creating web content.
Prerequisites:
- HTML Fundamental Knowledge: A solid understanding of HTML structure, elements, and attributes is a must for this course.
- A Computer/Laptop: You'll need a working computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to write and test your code.
- A Willingness to Learn: Bring your curiosity and dedication! No prior CSS experience is required, but a strong desire to master web styling is essential.
Includes a design-to-code project, numerous challenges, and a certificate of completion. Available in English and Hindi.
1. What is CSS and Why Style the Web?
10min
2. How to Add CSS to HTML (Inline, Internal, External Stylesheets)
20min
3. Understanding Selectors, Specificity, and the Cascade
30min
4. CSS Comments and Organizing Your Styles
10min
5. Recap & Practical Task: Style a Basic HTML Document
25min
6. The CSS Box Model: Margin, Border, Padding, and Content
30min
7. Working with Colors: RGB, Hex, HSL, and Alpha Channels
25min
8. Background Properties: Color, Image, Repeat, Position, Size
25min
9. Setting Gradients (Linear and Radial)
20min
10. Recap & Practical Task: Design a Stylish Card Component
30min
11. Mastering Fonts: `font-family`, `line-height`, `letter-spacing`
30min
12. Integrating Google Fonts and Custom Web Fonts
25min
13. Text Styling: Alignment, Decoration, Transformation
20min
14. Text Shadows and Advanced Text Effects
15min
15. Recap & Practical Task: Style a Web Article with Custom Typography
30min
16. Understanding the `display` Property (block, inline, inline-block, none)
20min
17. CSS Positioning: `static`, `relative`, `absolute`, `fixed`, `sticky`
30min
18. Controlling Element Stacking with `z-index`
20min
19. Floating Elements and Clearing Floats (Legacy Layout)
20min
20. Recap & Practical Task: Position Elements to Create an Overlay
30min
21. Introduction to Flexbox: The Flexible Box Layout Module
20min
22. Flex Containers: `flex-direction`, `flex-wrap`, `justify-content`
35min
23. Flex Containers: `align-items`, `align-content`
30min
24. Flex Items: `flex-grow`, `flex-shrink`, `flex-basis`, `flex`, `order`
35min
25. Flex Items: `align-self` and Auto Margins
20min
26. Practical Flexbox Project: Building a Responsive Navigation Bar
40min
27. Recap & Practical Task: Create a Flexible Product Grid
45min
28. Introduction to CSS Grid: The Two-Dimensional Layout System
20min
29. Defining Grid Columns and Rows (`grid-template-columns`, `grid-template-rows`)
35min
30. Grid Gaps (`grid-gap`, `row-gap`, `column-gap`)
20min
31. Placing Items on the Grid: `grid-column`, `grid-row`, `grid-area`
30min
32. Grid Alignment: `justify-items`, `align-items`, `justify-content`, `align-content`
30min
33. Building Complex Page Layouts with CSS Grid (Dashboard Example)
40min
34. Recap & Practical Task: Design a Responsive Portfolio Layout with Grid
50min
35. The Viewport Meta Tag and Fluid Layouts
10min
36. Responsive Units: Percentages, `em`, `rem`, `vw`, `vh`
25min
37. Mastering Media Queries for Different Screen Sizes and Devices
35min
38. Implementing Mobile-First vs. Desktop-First Approaches
20min
39. Recap & Practical Task: Make a Non-Responsive Page Fully Responsive
40min
40. Creating Smooth Interactions with CSS Transitions
25min
41. 2D Transforms (`translate`, `rotate`, `scale`, `skew`)
30min
42. 3D Transforms (`rotateX`, `rotateY`, `translateZ`, `perspective`)
35min
43. Building Dynamic Effects with CSS Keyframe Animations
40min
44. Animation Properties (`animation-name`, `duration`, `timing-function`, `delay`, `iteration-count`, `direction`, `fill-mode`)
30min
45. Recap & Practical Task: Animate a Button Hover Effect and a Loader
40min
46. Pseudo-classes (`:hover`, `:focus`, `:active`, `:nth-child`, `:first-of-type`, etc.)
30min
47. Pseudo-elements (`::before`, `::after`, `::first-line`, `::selection`)
25min
48. Attribute Selectors for Targeted Styling
20min
49. Object-Fit and Object-Position for Image Control
15min
50. CSS Filters (`blur`, `brightness`, `contrast`, `grayscale`, `sepia`, etc.)
20min
51. Blend Modes and Clip-Path (Introduction)
15min
52. Recap & Practical Task: Style a Custom Scrollbar and Tooltip
35min
53. CSS Variables (Custom Properties): Powering Theming and Reusability
30min
54. Introduction to CSS Methodologies (BEM, SMACSS, OOCSS)
25min
55. Getting Started with SASS/SCSS: Variables, Nesting, Partials
40min
56. SASS/SCSS: Mixins, Functions, and Extends
35min
57. Recap & Practical Task: Convert a Small Project to use CSS Variables and SASS
50min
58. Optimizing CSS for Faster Load Times (Minification, Compression)
25min
59. Critical CSS and Asynchronous Loading
20min
60. Browser Developer Tools for CSS Debugging and Performance Analysis
30min
61. CSS Naming Conventions and Code Organization Best Practices
20min
62. Recap & Practical Task: Perform a CSS Performance Audit
30min
63. Project Planning, Design System, and CSS Architecture
45min
64. Implementing a Multi-Page Responsive Layout with Flexbox & Grid
2hr
65. Adding Advanced Styling, Animations, and Interactive Elements
1hr 30min
66. Ensuring Cross-Browser Compatibility and Accessibility
1hr
67. Optimizing CSS for Production and Deployment Considerations
45min
68. Final Project Review and Submission
1hr
69. Recap & Course Completion Checklist
40min
