Come on a tour of modern CSS in 2020. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by
showing code examples screenshots and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.
You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model colors selectors and combinators and
specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text positioning
Z-index and stacking contexts gradients borders and then to more advanced topics such as
transforms transitions animations flexbox and CSS grid. Some features are only available in
modern browsers (Chrome Edge Safari and Firefox) but information about IE11 compatibility
is included where possible. There is a lot of discussion about how hard CSS is and how
intimidated some people are by it but it doesn't have to be this way. Modern CSS uses a
logical and understandable approach to break down and clearly explain the ins and outsof CSS.
What You'll Learn Work with the syntax of CSS selectors and calculate specificity Use styling
techniques fonts and text styling Review custom properties (variables) Explore the different
ways an element can be transformed Use animating elements with CSS transitions Position
elements using Flexbox layout Understand the basics of responsive design Who This Book Is
ForAnyone who has some experience with HTML and some CSS but might not be familiar with some
of the newer concepts like flexbox or grid. Also those looking for a refresher in those areas.
