Basic CSS Topics
- 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)
- 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
- Box Model
- Content, Padding, Border, Margin
- Box-Sizing (Content-Box vs Border-Box)
- Display Property (Block, Inline, Inline-Block, None)
- Positioning
- Static, Relative, Absolute, Fixed, Sticky
- Z-Index
- Overflow
- Flexbox
- Flex Container Properties (Display: Flex, Flex-Direction, Justify-Content, Align-Items)
- Flex Item Properties (Order, Flex-Grow, Flex-Shrink, Flex-Basis)
- Responsive Flexbox
- 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
- Typography
- Web Safe Fonts vs Custom Fonts
- @font-face Rule
- Font Weight, Style, and Variant
- Responsive Typography (em, rem, vw, vh)
- Responsive Design
- Media Queries (Min-Width, Max-Width, Orientation)
- Viewport Meta Tag
- Mobile-First vs Desktop-First Approach
Intermediate CSS Topics
- Advanced Selectors
- Nth-Child, Nth-of-Type, First-Child, Last-Child
- Attribute Selectors with Specific Values
- Pseudo-Classes like,,
- Transitions and Animations
- CSS Transitions (Duration, Timing Function, Delay)
- CSS Animations (Keyframes, Animation Properties)
- Transformations (Rotate, Scale, Translate, Skew)
- 3D Transformations
- Advanced Layout Techniques
- Multi-Column Layouts
- CSS Shapes
- Float and Clear
- Positioning with Z-Index and Stacking Context
- CSS Variables (Custom Properties)
- Declaring Variables
- Using Variables
- Variable Scope (Global vs Local)
- Pseudo-Elements
- ::before and ::after
- Content Property
- Styling Pseudo-Elements
- CSS Preprocessors
- Introduction to SASS/SCSS
- Variables, Nesting, Partials
- Mixins, Extend, Inheritance
- Functions and Control Directives
- CSS Units
- Absolute Units (px, pt, cm)
- Relative Units (em, rem, %, vw, vh)
- Viewport Units and CSS Calc()
- Responsive Images
- CSS for Responsive Images
- srcset and sizes Attributes
- Object-Fit and Object-Position
Advanced CSS Topics
- CSS Grid Advanced Techniques
- Grid Template Areas
- Subgrid (Upcoming Feature)
- Implicit vs Explicit Grids
- Named Grid Lines
- Advanced Flexbox Techniques
- Complex Flexbox Layouts
- Flexbox Grid Systems
- Flexbox and Alignment Techniques
- CSS for Complex Layouts
- CSS for Full-Page Layouts
- Overlapping and Layered Layouts
- Advanced Media Queries (Aspect Ratio, Resolution)
- CSS Grid and Flexbox Integration
- CSS Architecture and Best Practices
- BEM (Block Element Modifier)
- OOCSS (Object-Oriented CSS)
- SMACSS (Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS)
- ITCSS (Inverted Triangle CSS)
- CSS Performance Optimization
- Critical CSS
- Minimizing CSS and Using Shorthands
- Reducing Repaints and Reflows
- Optimizing CSS for Rendering Performance
- Advanced Transitions and Animations
- Chaining Transitions and Animations
- CSS Animation Performance
- Animation Libraries (e.g., Animate.css)
- SVG Animations with CSS
- Custom CSS Frameworks
- Creating a Custom CSS Framework
- Reusable Components and Utilities
- Theming with CSS Variables
- 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
- CSS Houdini
- Introduction to Houdini API
- Paint API, Layout API, Animation Worklet
- Using CSS Houdini for Custom Properties and Layouts
- CSS in JavaScript (Styled Components)
- Introduction to CSS-in-JS
- Styled-Components in React
- Emotion Library
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with CSS-in-JS
- CSS Grid/Flexbox Advanced Techniques
- Creating Complex Responsive Layouts
- Hybrid Layouts using Grid and Flexbox
- Deep Dive into Subgrid
- CSS Art and Advanced Animations
- Pure CSS Art and Illustrations
- CSS for Advanced SVG Animations
- Parallax Effects with CSS
- Advanced 3D Transformations and Animations
- CSS for Accessibility
- Focus States and Keyboard Navigation
- Accessible Color Schemes and Contrast Ratios
- CSS for Screen Readers
- Responsive Design for Accessibility
- Web Performance and CSS
- Critical CSS Extraction
- Lazy Loading CSS
- CSS and Web Vitals Optimization
- Reducing CSS Render Blocking
- PostCSS and Advanced Tooling
- Introduction to PostCSS
- Writing and Using PostCSS Plugins
- CSSNext Features
- Autoprefixing and Polyfills
- Customizing and Extending Frameworks
- Advanced Customization in Bootstrap/Tailwind
- Building Your Own Utility-First Framework
- Theming and Component Libraries
- CSS Module Systems
- 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