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Mastering the Latest Features in CSS

Gain insights into the latest CSS features, including new properties, the :has() selector, and container queries. Learn to create responsive layouts and engaging user experiences with minimal code.

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44 Lessons

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Gain insights into the latest CSS features, including new properties, the :has() selector, and container queries. Learn to create responsive layouts and engaging user experiences with minimal code.

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Course Overview

Mastering CSS is a fundamental requirement for any front-end or full stack developer. It is a complex field, and browser compatibility is often a challenge. The CSS Working Group periodically updates the CSS specifications to add more functionality, making styling web documents easier and creating exciting learner experiences. In this course, you’ll cover several new properties and selectors in layout and responsive design. Next, you’ll learn about the :has() selector and container queries and their use c...Show More

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Web Development

UI Design

What You'll Learn

Hands-on experience creating responsive layouts using recent additions to CSS

In-depth knowledge of the latest element selectors in CSS

In-depth knowledge of the latest properties added to CSS

An understanding of the key upcoming features in CSS

Hands-on experience creating responsive layouts using recent additions to CSS

Course Content

Getting Started

1 Lessons

Get familiar with the latest CSS advancements in layout, responsive design, and styling.

Introduction to the Course

What You’ve Missed in CSS

9 Lessons

Discover the logic behind the latest CSS features for enhanced styling, layout, and responsiveness.

New and Enhanced Properties

New and Extended Selectors

Improvements for Element Styling

New and Updated Properties for Layout and Scroll Behavior

Modern Responsive Design Features

A Paradigm-Shift for CSS Organization

Challenge: Newsletter Subscription Form

Solution: Newsletter Subscription Form

Quiz: What You’ve Missed in CSS

Using the :has() Selector for Scaling Reusable Components

10 Lessons

Examine the :has() selector's role in enhancing CSS styling flexibility and dynamic layouts.

Overview of What’s New with the :has() Selector

An Introduction to the :has() Selector

Limitations of the :has() Selector

Using the :has() Selector for Proactive Component Styling

Alternate Grid Layouts for a Hero Component

Change Grid Layout Using Quantity Queries

Safely Using the :has() Selector Today

Challenge: Button Design Variations

Solution: Button Design Variations

Quiz: Using the :has() Selector for Scaling Reusable Components

Practical Uses of Container Queries

12 Lessons

Apply your skills to create responsive, adaptable designs using container queries in CSS.

Container Queries vs. Viewport Media Queries

Defining Container Queries

Upgrading a Card Component

Container Queries and Fluid Typography

Shipping Resilient Components

Coordinating the Visibility of Component Parts

Using Named Containers for Targeted Queries

Improving Accessibility with Container Queries

Support and Future of Container Queries

Challenge: Making a Button Responsive

Solution: Making a Button Responsive

Quiz: Practical Uses of Container Queries

Responsive CSS Layout without Media Queries

11 Lessons

Dig deeper into responsive CSS layouts, including spacing, sizing, Grid, Flexbox, and container queries.

Overview of Responsive Design

Responsive Spacing

Gap and Layout Spacing

Responsive Sizing

Responsive Layouts with Grid and Flexbox

Reducing Risk of Layout Overflow

Responsive Containers

Review of Responsive Techniques

Challenge: Adding Responsiveness Using Flexbox

Solution: Adding Responsiveness Using Flexbox

Quiz: Responsive CSS Layout without Media Queries

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Equip yourself with modern CSS techniques for engaging, responsive web design.

Wrap Up

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