"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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