Mastering HTML & CSS
A Creative Guide to Web Development
Introduction to HTML & CSS
• HTML (HyperText Markup Language) defines the structure of web pages.
• CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) controls the styling and layout.
• Together, they are the foundation of web development, creating engaging
and interactive web pages.
HTML Basics
• HTML Structure:
- <!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the document type.
- <html>, <head>, <body>: Core structure of an HTML document.
• Common Tags:
- Headings: <h1> to <h6>.
- Paragraphs: <p>.
- Links: <a href="">.
- Images: <img src="" alt="">.
• Attributes: href, src, alt, class, id.
CSS Basics
• CSS Syntax:
- selector { property: value; }.
• Types of CSS:
- Inline: Within HTML elements.
- Internal: Defined inside a <style> tag in <head>.
- External: Linked via an external .css file.
• Example:
- p { color: blue; font-size: 16px; }
CSS Display Property
• display: block
- Takes full width, starts on a new line.
- Examples: <div>, <p>, <h1>.
• display: inline
- Takes only as much width as necessary, stays inline.
- Examples: <span>, <a>.
• display: inline-block
- Inline behavior but allows width/height settings.
- Useful for navigation menus and layouts.
Advanced HTML Concepts
• Forms and Input Elements: <form>, <input>, <button>.
• Semantic HTML: <header>, <footer>, <article>, <section>.
• Multimedia: <audio>, <video>.
Advanced CSS Concepts
• Box Model: Content, padding, border, margin.
• Positioning: static, relative, absolute, fixed.
• Flexbox and Grid for layout.
• Transitions and Animations.
HTML & CSS Together
• Linking CSS to HTML: <link> tag or inline styles.
• Responsive Design: Media queries for adaptable layouts.
• Example: Creating a basic responsive web page.
Conclusion
• Best Practices:
- Use semantic HTML for accessibility.
- Keep CSS organized and reusable.
• Tools and Resources:
- Code Editors: VS Code, Sublime Text.
- Learning Resources: MDN Web Docs, W3Schools.
