Syllabus - CSS

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a powerful language used to control the presentation of web pages. This syllabus covers the fundamental and advanced concepts of CSS, enabling you to create visually appealing and responsive websites.

Session 1 – Introduction to CSS

  • What is CSS?
  • History and Evolution of CSS
  • CSS Syntax and Selectors
  • Applying CSS: Inline, Internal, and External Stylesheets
  • The Cascade and Inheritance

Session 2 – CSS Selectors and Combinators

  • Basic Selectors: Type, Class, ID
  • Attribute Selectors
  • Pseudo-class and Pseudo-element Selectors
  • Grouping and Nesting Selectors
  • Combinators: Descendant, Child, Sibling

Session 3 – CSS Box Model

  • Understanding the Box Model
  • Margin, Border, Padding, and Content
  • Height and Width Properties
  • Box Sizing: Content-box vs Border-box
  • Overflow and Visibility

Session 4 – CSS Typography

  • Font Properties: Font-family, Font-size, Font-weight
  • Text Properties: Color, Alignment, Decoration
  • Line-height, Letter-spacing, Word-spacing
  • Using Web Fonts (Google Fonts)
  • Responsive Typography Techniques

Session 5 – CSS Backgrounds and Borders

  • Setting Background Color and Images
  • Background Repeat, Position, and Size
  • Creating Gradient Backgrounds
  • Border Properties: Style, Width, and Color
  • Border-radius and Advanced Borders

Session 6 – CSS Layout Techniques

  • Introduction to CSS Layouts
  • Display Property: Block, Inline, Inline-block, and None
  • Positioning: Static, Relative, Absolute, Fixed, and Sticky
  • Float and Clear
  • Creating Multi-Column Layouts with Flexbox

Session 7 – CSS Flexbox

  • Understanding Flexbox Layout
  • Flex Container and Flex Items
  • Flexbox Properties: flex-direction, flex-wrap, justify-content
  • Aligning Items and Content
  • Creating Responsive Layouts with Flexbox

Session 8 – CSS Grid Layout

  • Introduction to CSS Grid
  • Defining Grid Containers and Items
  • Grid Tracks: Rows, Columns, and Gaps
  • Positioning Grid Items: Line, Span, and Area
  • Creating Complex Layouts with CSS Grid

Session 9 – CSS Animations and Transitions

  • Introduction to CSS Animations
  • Using Keyframes to Create Animations
  • CSS Transitions: Properties and Timing
  • Animating Text, Backgrounds, and Elements
  • Advanced Animation Techniques

Session 10 – Responsive Web Design with CSS

  • Introduction to Responsive Design
  • Media Queries: Syntax and Usage
  • Responsive Layouts with Flexbox and Grid
  • Responsive Typography and Images
  • Creating a Mobile-First Design

Session 11 – Advanced CSS Techniques

  • CSS Variables (Custom Properties)
  • Using CSS Preprocessors: SASS and LESS
  • CSS Grid and Flexbox Together
  • Advanced Selectors and Combinators
  • Creating Custom CSS Libraries

Session 12 – CSS Project: Building a Complete Website

  • Planning and Designing the Website
  • Creating a Responsive Layout
  • Styling the Navigation and Footer
  • Implementing Flexbox and Grid
  • Adding Animations and Interactivity
  • Testing and Optimizing CSS
  • Deploying the Website