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CSS

by harzt03
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Hello everybody,

Do any of you know if there is a way to learn CSS easily? Do you recommend
any programs out there that are good?

Please let me know if any of you has some information.

Thanks,

Hector
#css
  • Profile picture of the author mywebwork
    Hi Hector

    For CSS and all related web technologies I recommend the W3 Schools:

    CSS Tutorial

    They are great lessons, and they have an interactive mode that lets you experiment with CSS online.

    Bill
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  • Profile picture of the author knightofdawn
    or you can view the source code of your admire website as an example...
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  • Profile picture of the author Bellamy
    For me, I built a website from a free template. I was able to see what each CSS item did, modify them, tweak them, and learn how to break them. The best way is to learn by doing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter.Anthony
      Originally Posted by Bellamy View Post

      For me, I built a website from a free template. I was able to see what each CSS item did, modify them, tweak them, and learn how to break them. The best way is to learn by doing.
      That's what I did as well. There is no better way than to look at what others have done and try it yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Orlando Web Design
    GO sign up at lynda.com and take the Dreamweaver or CSS tutorials there. They are excellent and really easy to follow. Much easier than the W3 Schools.
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    • Profile picture of the author Technista
      Originally Posted by Orlando Web Design View Post

      GO sign up at lynda.com and take the Dreamweaver or CSS tutorials there. They are excellent and really easy to follow. Much easier than the W3 Schools.
      I concur with Orlando, lynda.com has many fast, easy, hands-on video tutorials. Some of the lessons in the series are available for free, so you can test-drive the service first and see if you like it.
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      • Profile picture of the author bekdavis
        A friend JUST emailed this link to me about css. sorry --- can't add links in my posts yet. put www in front of the below.

        webdesignledger.com/tools/11-useful-online-tools-for-better-css-development
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        • Profile picture of the author Jeff Poulton
          If you're going to get into CSS, definitely pick up Eric Meyer's CSS: The Definitive Guide, published by O'Reilly. Meyer's is a figurehead in the CSS world and his book is fabulous. Also check out his reset.css stylesheet for leveling the playing field.

          If you want a nice framework from which to build, do a google search for CSS frameworks. It'll pull things up like YUI, Blueprint, etc. They are CSS frameworks that have attempted to provide a nice foundation across all of the major browsers. Personally I do all CSS by hand, but there are people who really like these frameworks as a starting point.

          A last bit of advice...anybody who has spent some time with CSS knows of the endless headaches that come from browser compatibility issues. Be forewarned that it's a bumpy, frustrating path you are venturing down. If you can afford to outsource this part of your business, it's definitely something to keep in mind.
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  • Profile picture of the author HomeBizNizz
    Sitepoint.com has some ebooks.
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    • Profile picture of the author RichPargeter
      I used Tizag Tutorials it will give you a basic understanding and its free!

      Follow the tutorials then play around with the code, you'll only get experience by giving it a try and making mistakes.

      Once you get started it really is quite addictive... or is that just me
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      • Profile picture of the author blur
        Originally Posted by RichPargeter View Post

        I used Tizag Tutorials it will give you a basic understanding and its free!

        Follow the tutorials then play around with the code, you'll only get experience by giving it a try and making mistakes.

        Once you get started it really is quite addictive... or is that just me
        Tizag is good. Also lynda.com is good (sign up for the trial to see if it's your 'thing'). A lot of it is just learning by doing.

        Also look at http://css-tricks.com/ for some great information. I also search thru podcasts on iTunes for this type of stuff also.
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  • Profile picture of the author biscayne
    Try here "css tutorial" in w3schools ......
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
    So many great tutorials, sample them and then go with whatever feels easy and fun for the way you think.
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  • Profile picture of the author bridgetbruston
    There are some tips for learning css:
    1. Take an Online Class.
    2. Read an online tutorial.
    3. Study the CSS Style Properties.
    4. Read all the beginning CSS articles.
    5. Read FAQs on CSS.
    6. Read a Book.
    7. w3 school is the best site for learning css.visit this site.
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  • Profile picture of the author jerome1111
    In firefox, there is as ad-on called "web developer tool-bar" that has an option to view the style information on any given site by hovering over and selecting an element within the page. after you click on the element, a side panel will show up with a description of all the style attributes of that particular element along with its location within the css file.

    This tool is very useful in trying to understand how different styles are achieved using css.
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  • Profile picture of the author GreatWebSuccess
    The best way, IMO, is to dive straight in with both feet. I learned CSS by looking at samples and codes of websites that were already using this technology back when it was first introduced. I would modify the code on my own servers using Dreamweaver (at that time, because it finished the code for you.. this helped me learn the variables for CSS).

    I'm a visual learner and this was what helped me.
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    • Profile picture of the author harzt03
      Hello everyone,

      Thanks so much for all the helpful information you have posted about CSS. I have been doing some of the things you suggest and have been able to learn a few tricks. I am still facing a lot of challenges but I am sure I will be able to conquer most of them.

      Thanks again,

      Hector
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