Mastering CSS3 A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Web Styling

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"Mastering CSS3: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Web Styling" is a comprehensive resource designed to help web developers and designers unlock the full potential of CSS3. This book takes readers on a journey through the core concepts and advanced features of CSS3, providing practical examples and hands-on exercises along the way. Starting with the fundamentals of CSS3, readers will learn about selectors, the box model, layout techniques, and positioning. From there, the book dives into the exciting world of advanced CSS3 features, including transitions, transformations, animations, and flexbox. These topics empower readers to create dynamic and interactive web experiences that captivate users. The book also covers essential concepts such as media queries and responsive design principles. Readers will discover how to design websites that adapt seamlessly to different devices and screen sizes, ensuring an optimal user experience across platforms. Throughout the book, there is a strong emphasis on best practices, clean code, and maintainability. Readers will gain insights into structuring CSS files, organizing stylesheets, and writing modular and scalable code. By the end of "Mastering CSS3," readers will have a comprehensive understanding of CSS3 and the confidence to tackle any web styling challenge. Whether they are beginners looking to grasp the basics or experienced developers seeking to enhance their skills, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to create visually stunning and responsive websites. With its practical approach, real-world examples, and emphasis on modern web styling techniques, "Mastering CSS3" is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to master the art of CSS3 and elevate their web development and design projects to new heights.

Author(s): Abdelfattah Ragab
Publisher: Abdelfattah Ragab
Year: 2023

Language: English
Pages: 247

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to CSS3

1.1 What is CSS3

1.2 The history of CSS3

CSS1: The Beginning (1996)

CSS2: Expanding the Possibilities (1998)

CSS2.1: Enhancing Standards and Consistency (2004)

CSS3: The Modular Approach (2005 - Present)

1.3 What's New in CSS3

1.4 Understanding the benefits of CSS3 for modern web styling

Chapter 2: Selectors and Specificity

2.1 CSS3 Example Page

2.2 CSS3 selectors and their usage

Type Selector

Universal Selector

Class Selector

ID Selector

Attribute Selector

Pseudo-Class Selectors

Pseudo-Element Selectors

Descendant Selector

Child Selector

Adjacent Sibling Selector

General Sibling Selector

Negation Selector

Enabled Selector

Disabled Selector

Checked Selector

Empty Selector

Root Selector

Lang Selector

UI-State Pseudo-Classes

2.3 Specificity rules and calculations

What is Specificity?

Calculating Specificity

Specificity values

Resolving Conflicts

2.4 Advanced selector techniques in CSS3

Descendant Selector

Child Selector

Adjacent Sibling Selector

General Sibling Selector

Attribute Selectors

:nth-child() and :nth-of-type()

:not() Selector

:focus and :hover Selectors

Chapter 3: Box Model and Layouts

3.1 Understanding the CSS3 box model

3.2 Understanding Box Sizing

Calculating Total Width and Height

Box Sizing

content-box (default)

border-box

3.3 Margin and Padding Properties

Margin

Padding

3.4 Width and Height Properties

Width

Height

Chapter 4: CSS Positioning

4.1 Positioning Elements with CSS3

position

top, right, bottom, left

float

display: flex and display: grid

4.2 Display Property and Layout Types

block

inline

inline-block

flex

grid

4.3 Understanding the position property

static (Default)

relative

absolute

fixed

sticky

4.4 The z-index property and stacking context

Root Stacking Context

Positioned Elements

Elements with a CSS opacity value less than 1

CSS transform and filter properties

4.5 Creating complex layouts with CSS positioning

Grid-based Layouts

Flexbox Layouts

Overlapping Elements

Sticky Headers or Sidebars

Absolute Positioning within Relative Containers

Chapter 5: Modern CSS layouts

5.1 Flexbox

Flex Container Properties

Flex Item Properties

Alignment of Individual Flex Items

5.2 CSS Grid Layout

Grid Container

Grid Tracks and Grid Cells

Grid Items

Grid Lines

Grid Areas

Grid Template

Grid Gap

Alignment and Justification

5.3 CSS Multi-column Layout

Creating Multi-column Layout

Column Gap

Column Rules

Column Span

Column Fill

Column Breaks

5.4 CSS Shapes

shape-outside

shape-inside

shape-margin

clip-path

5.5 CSS Scroll Snap

scroll-snap-type

scroll-snap-align

scroll-snap-stop

scroll-padding

Chapter 6: CSS3 Backgrounds and Borders

6.1 Styling Backgrounds with CSS3

Background Color

Background Image

Background Repeat

Background Size

Background Position

Background Gradient

Multiple Backgrounds

6.2 Gradient Backgrounds and Image Effects

Gradient Backgrounds

Background Image Effects

6.3 Border Properties in CSS3

Border Width

Border Style

Border Color

Border Radius

Border Shorthand

6.4 Rounded Corners and Box Shadows

Rounded Corners (Border Radius)

Box Shadows

Chapter 7: CSS Frameworks

7.1 Bootstrap

Responsive Grid System

Pre-built Components

Customizable and Theming

Browser Compatibility

Community and Documentation

7.2 Bulma

Simplicity and Flexibility

Responsive Grid System

Component Library

Customization and Theming

Responsive Utilities

Community and Documentation

7.3 Tailwind CSS

Utility-First Philosophy

Comprehensive Utility Classes

Responsive Design Made Easy

Customization and Theming

Developer Productivity

Responsive Documentation and Community

7.4 Foundation

Responsive Grid System

Components and UI Elements

Style Customization

Accessibility and Cross-Browser Compatibility

Documentation and Community Support

7.5 Semantic UI

Intuitive Class Naming

Comprehensive Component Library

Responsive Grid System

Theming Capabilities

Community and Documentation

7.6 Material-UI

Material Design Principles

Ready-to-Use Components

Responsive Layout System

Theming and Customization

CSS-in-JS Approach

Documentation and Community Support

7.7 Pure.css

Lightweight and Minimal

Responsive and Mobile-Friendly

Modular and Customizable

Cross-Browser Compatibility

Documentation and Community

7.8 UIKit

Comprehensive Component Library

Responsive and Mobile-First Approach

Customizable and Themable

Comprehensive Documentation and Community

Chapter 8: CSS3 Typography and Web Fonts

8.1 Web Fonts and @font-face Rule

Font Formats

Font Declaration

Applying the Font

Font Hosting

Cross-Browser Compatibility

8.2 Customizing Typography with CSS3

Font Family

Font Size

Font Weight

Font Style

Text Decoration

Letter and Word Spacing

Text Transform

8.3 Text Shadows and Text Effects

Text Shadows

Text Effects

8.4 Creating Responsive Typography

Fluid Typography with Viewport Units

Media Queries

Relative Font Sizes

Breakpoints and Font Scaling

Responsive Typography Frameworks

Chapter 9: CSS3 Transitions and Animations

9.1 Introduction to CSS3 Transitions

9.2 Transition Properties and Timing Functions

Transition Properties

Timing Functions

9.3 Creating Animations with CSS3 Keyframes

9.4 Advanced Animation Techniques

Transforms

Animating Multiple Properties

Animating Backgrounds and Gradients

Keyframes

Animation Timing Functions

Animation Events and Interactivity

Accelerated Animations with Hardware Acceleration

Chapter 10: CSS3 Transformations and 3D Effects

10.1 Introduction to CSS3 Transformations

10.2 2D Transforms

Translate

Rotate

Scale

Skew

Matrix Transformations

10.3 3D Transforms and Perspective

3D Transforms

Perspective

Perspective Origin

Backface Visibility

10.4 Creating 3D Effects and Animations

Chapter 11: CSS3 Media Queries and Responsive Design

11.1 Introduction to Responsive Web Design

11.2 Media Queries and Breakpoints

Media Queries

Breakpoints

Mobile-First Approach

11.3 Responsive Layouts with CSS3

Fluid Grid Layout

Flexbox Layout

CSS Grid Layout

Media Queries

Mobile-First Approach

Responsive Typography

Hidden/Visible Elements

Responsive Images and Media

11.4 Optimizing Images for Different Devices

Responsive Images

CSS Background Images

Image Compression and Optimization

Lazy Loading

Retina and Hi-DPI Displays

Chapter 12: Advanced CSS3 Techniques

12.1 CSS Variables and Custom Properties

Defining CSS Variables

Using CSS Variables

Inheritance and Cascade:

Dynamic Value Updates

Fallback Values:

Media Queries and CSS Variables

12.2 CSS Calc() Function

Syntax

Usage Examples

Browser Compatibility

12.3 CSS Filters and Blend Modes

CSS3 Filters

CSS3 Blend Modes

12.4 Working with SVG in CSS3

Selecting SVG Elements

Applying CSS Styles

Animating SVG Elements

Clipping and Masking

SVG Filters

Responsive SVG

Chapter 13: CSS Best Practices and Optimization

13.1 Writing Efficient and Maintainable CSS

13.2 CSS Performance Optimization Techniques

13.3 CSS Preprocessors and Postprocessors

CSS Preprocessors

Sass (Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets)

Less (Leaner Style Sheets)

Stylus

CSS Postprocessors

Autoprefixer

PostCSS

CSSNano

CSSComb

Preprocessors vs Postprocessors

CSS Preprocessors

CSS Postprocessors

Conclusion

Media Attribution

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