CSS in Depth (Paperback)

Keith J. Grant

ISBN 10: 1617293458 / ISBN 13: 9781617293450

Published by Manning Publications, New York, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. CSS lets programmers precisely specify the visual design of a web page or web app, from the structural layout of elements on the page to their individual look and feel. CSS in Depth takes web developers from beginner to advanced. In this book, they will revisit concepts that they are likely familiar with but have not completely mastered. Key Features: Teaches the cascade, floats, and positioning Example-rich Covers both beginner and advanced topics This book is for both experienced and new web developers who want to deepen their knowledge of CSS. It assumes you have some basic experience with HTML, CSS, and the web. Some familiarity with JavaScript or other C-like programming language may be beneficial, but not required. About the Technology: CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, is one of the foundational technologies that drives the Internet. It specifies the visual design of a web page or web app, from the structural layout of elements on the page to their individual look and feel. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CSS in Depth (Paperback)
• Publisher: Manning Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617293458
• ISBN 13: 9781617293450
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Summary

CSS in Depth exposes you to a world of CSS techniques that range from clever to mind-blowing. This instantly useful book is packed with creative examples and powerful best practices that will sharpen your technical skills and inspire your sense of design.

Foreword by Chris Coyier, Cofounder of CodePen.

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About the Technology

Some websites really pop. They look great, they're visually consistent, and they feel interactive and responsive. You can bet their developers knew CSS in depth. CSS specifies everything from the structural layout of page elements to their individual look and feel. True masters know the patterns of CSS development, the techniques to implement them, and the subtle touches that result in beautiful typography, fluid transitions, and balanced graphics. Join them!

About the Book

CSS in Depth exposes you to a world of CSS techniques that range from clever to mind-blowing. This instantly useful book is packed with creative examples and powerful best practices that will sharpen your technical skills and inspire your sense of design. You'll gain new insights into familiar features like floats and units, and experiment with emerging ideas like responsive design and pattern libraries. Bottom line: this book will make you a better web designer and your apps will look fantastic!

What's Inside

• Avoid common CSS pitfalls
• Master misunderstood concepts
• Use flexbox and grid layout
• Responsive designs for any device
• Code for reuse and maintainability

About the Reader

Written for web developers who know the basics of CSS and HTML.

About the Author

Keith J. Grant is a senior web developer who builds and maintains web applications and websites, including The New York Stock Exchange site.

Table of Contents

PART 1 - REVIEWING THE FUNDAMENTALS

1. Cascade, specificity, and inheritance
2. Working with relative units
3. Mastering the box model

PART 2 - MASTERING LAYOUT

4. Making sense of floats
5. Flexbox
6. Grid layout
7. Positioning and stacking contexts
8. Responsive design

PART 3 - CSS AT SCALE

9. Modular CSS
10. Pattern libraries

PART 4 - ADVANCED TOPICS

11. Backgrounds, shadows, and blend modes
12. Contrast, color, and spacing
13. Typography
14. Transitions
15. Transforms
16. Animations

About the Author

Keith J. Grant is a Senior Web Developer at Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), where he wrote and maintains the CSS for the corporate websites, including The New York Stock Exchange site. He has many years of professional experience building and maintaining web applications and web sites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.