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CSS, a comprehensive list of CSS topics from basic to advanced and expert-level

Basic CSS Topics

  1. CSS Syntax and Selectors
    • CSS Structure
    • Element, Class, and ID Selectors
    • Grouping Selectors
    • Attribute Selectors
    • Pseudo-Classes and Pseudo-Elements
    • Combinators (Descendant, Child, Sibling Selectors)
  2. Basic Styling
    • Color (Named Colors, RGB, HEX, HSL)
    • Text (Font Family, Font Size, Font Weight, Text Align, Text Decoration, Line Height)
    • Background (Background Color, Images, Gradient)
    • Borders (Width, Style, Color, Radius)
    • Margins and Padding
    • Width and Height
  3. Box Model
    • Content, Padding, Border, Margin
    • Box-Sizing (Content-Box vs Border-Box)
    • Display Property (Block, Inline, Inline-Block, None)
  4. Positioning
    • Static, Relative, Absolute, Fixed, Sticky
    • Z-Index
    • Overflow
  5. Flexbox
    • Flex Container Properties (Display: Flex, Flex-Direction, Justify-Content, Align-Items)
    • Flex Item Properties (Order, Flex-Grow, Flex-Shrink, Flex-Basis)
    • Responsive Flexbox
  6. CSS Grid
    • Grid Container Properties (Display: Grid, Grid-Template-Columns/Rows, Grid-Gap)
    • Grid Item Properties (Grid-Column, Grid-Row, Grid-Area)
    • Responsive Grid Layouts
  7. Typography
    • Web Safe Fonts vs Custom Fonts
    • @font-face Rule
    • Font Weight, Style, and Variant
    • Responsive Typography (em, rem, vw, vh)
  8. Responsive Design
    • Media Queries (Min-Width, Max-Width, Orientation)
    • Viewport Meta Tag
    • Mobile-First vs Desktop-First Approach

Intermediate CSS Topics

  1. Advanced Selectors
    • Nth-Child, Nth-of-Type, First-Child, Last-Child
    • Attribute Selectors with Specific Values
    • Pseudo-Classes like,,
  2. Transitions and Animations
    • CSS Transitions (Duration, Timing Function, Delay)
    • CSS Animations (Keyframes, Animation Properties)
    • Transformations (Rotate, Scale, Translate, Skew)
    • 3D Transformations
  3. Advanced Layout Techniques
    • Multi-Column Layouts
    • CSS Shapes
    • Float and Clear
    • Positioning with Z-Index and Stacking Context
  4. CSS Variables (Custom Properties)
    • Declaring Variables
    • Using Variables
    • Variable Scope (Global vs Local)
  5. Pseudo-Elements
    • ::before and ::after
    • Content Property
    • Styling Pseudo-Elements
  6. CSS Preprocessors
    • Introduction to SASS/SCSS
    • Variables, Nesting, Partials
    • Mixins, Extend, Inheritance
    • Functions and Control Directives
  7. CSS Units
    • Absolute Units (px, pt, cm)
    • Relative Units (em, rem, %, vw, vh)
    • Viewport Units and CSS Calc()
  8. Responsive Images
    • CSS for Responsive Images
    • srcset and sizes Attributes
    • Object-Fit and Object-Position

Advanced CSS Topics

  1. CSS Grid Advanced Techniques
    • Grid Template Areas
    • Subgrid (Upcoming Feature)
    • Implicit vs Explicit Grids
    • Named Grid Lines
  2. Advanced Flexbox Techniques
    • Complex Flexbox Layouts
    • Flexbox Grid Systems
    • Flexbox and Alignment Techniques
  3. CSS for Complex Layouts
    • CSS for Full-Page Layouts
    • Overlapping and Layered Layouts
    • Advanced Media Queries (Aspect Ratio, Resolution)
    • CSS Grid and Flexbox Integration
  4. CSS Architecture and Best Practices
    • BEM (Block Element Modifier)
    • OOCSS (Object-Oriented CSS)
    • SMACSS (Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS)
    • ITCSS (Inverted Triangle CSS)
  5. CSS Performance Optimization
    • Critical CSS
    • Minimizing CSS and Using Shorthands
    • Reducing Repaints and Reflows
    • Optimizing CSS for Rendering Performance
  6. Advanced Transitions and Animations
    • Chaining Transitions and Animations
    • CSS Animation Performance
    • Animation Libraries (e.g., Animate.css)
    • SVG Animations with CSS
  7. Custom CSS Frameworks
    • Creating a Custom CSS Framework
    • Reusable Components and Utilities
    • Theming with CSS Variables
  8. CSS Grid/Flexbox Frameworks
    • Building a Grid System with Flexbox
    • Building a Grid System with CSS Grid
    • CSS Framework Integration (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind)

Expert CSS Topics

  1. CSS Houdini
    • Introduction to Houdini API
    • Paint API, Layout API, Animation Worklet
    • Using CSS Houdini for Custom Properties and Layouts
  2. CSS in JavaScript (Styled Components)
    • Introduction to CSS-in-JS
    • Styled-Components in React
    • Emotion Library
    • Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with CSS-in-JS
  3. CSS Grid/Flexbox Advanced Techniques
    • Creating Complex Responsive Layouts
    • Hybrid Layouts using Grid and Flexbox
    • Deep Dive into Subgrid
  4. CSS Art and Advanced Animations
    • Pure CSS Art and Illustrations
    • CSS for Advanced SVG Animations
    • Parallax Effects with CSS
    • Advanced 3D Transformations and Animations
  5. CSS for Accessibility
    • Focus States and Keyboard Navigation
    • Accessible Color Schemes and Contrast Ratios
    • CSS for Screen Readers
    • Responsive Design for Accessibility
  6. Web Performance and CSS
    • Critical CSS Extraction
    • Lazy Loading CSS
    • CSS and Web Vitals Optimization
    • Reducing CSS Render Blocking
  7. PostCSS and Advanced Tooling
    • Introduction to PostCSS
    • Writing and Using PostCSS Plugins
    • CSSNext Features
    • Autoprefixing and Polyfills
  8. Customizing and Extending Frameworks
    • Advanced Customization in Bootstrap/Tailwind
    • Building Your Own Utility-First Framework
    • Theming and Component Libraries
    • CSS Module Systems
  9. Deep Dive into Specific CSS Technologies
    • Deep Dive into Specific CSS Technologies
    • Advanced Debugging Techniques
    • Future CSS Specifications (Upcoming Features)
    • Understanding and Contributing to CSS Specifications

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