Learning the core of CSS

xJustin · 26th March 09, 07:46 AM

So this site appears to have some very knowledgeable people when it comes to CSS and I am wondering where you guys learned the core of CSS? I checked out that sticky with the huge list of resources for CSS but i feel bombarded by amount of things to read.

Could any of you recommend me a site or book to get the basics, especially when it comes to layout, for CSS? I do know a good amount of CSS, but i wanna make sure i know the core of it (i.e. classic layouts that everyone should understand) so i can start to branch out to more advanced techniques...

Also, which blogs do you frequent that you find you actually learn stuff from and enjoy returning to?

thanks in advance!

meesa · 10th July 09, 04:34 PM

I learned from an E-book that I read, and what it didn't tell me, I found the rest on w3schools and a couple other random sites.
The rest just comes with experence. The more you code, the better you get!

Afty · 28th July 09, 10:20 AM

CSS Tricks is a nice site.

Otherwise learn by doing is my best advice, think of something you want to do, then google how to do it. Once you have that give it a whirl.

Kat · 11th August 09, 07:12 PM

I did a lot of reading and studying then re-reading. In my experience, one of the best ways to learn CSS is by studying the CSS of already made websites (I use free templates) in tandem with learning the basics and going from there.

I felt and still feel that by manipulating the CSS of an already-built site, you can learn faster.

free · 18th August 09, 01:19 AM

Try a combination of tutorial sites such as http://learncssandxhtml.com/ and http://w3schools.com/ and free website templates that are W3C standards compliant and do not use tables for the layouts.

Lily · 19th August 09, 08:18 PM

Like others have said, there's W3Schools, which is great. Also, I would highly recommend any of the O'Reilly books. I don't think I ever get through an entire page without referencing W3Schools or my CSS Pocket Reference from O'Reilly at least once.

frogs · 18th December 09, 04:35 AM

I'm finding HTMLdog to be a bit clearer than W3Schools. It doesn't cover as many things, but it covers the basics in better detail. That's what I've been re-reading.

rkrause · 18th December 09, 04:45 AM

I learned by downloading templates and manipulating them to see what different things do (mainly for html, but basic css as well) for the more advanced tips, i read a book "The CSS Anthology" by SitePoint....

Ryan.

YoshiGoneMad · 19th February 10, 05:42 AM

If you learned the basics of CSS and looking into building an actual site. I highly recommend MaxDesign: http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/

They give you a step by step tutorial on how to use floats and ways to layout a webpage.

For beginners, you should learn the 2 or 3 column layout and rest should be fairly simple.

gblakeney · 28th May 10, 07:14 AM

Simon Collison has a few great books out, but one in particular seems to connect with me well.

Beginning CSS Web Development From Novice to Professional

26th March 09, 07:46 AM	#1
xJustin WLC Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Learning the core of CSS So this site appears to have some very knowledgeable people when it comes to CSS and I am wondering where you guys learned the core of CSS? I checked out that sticky with the huge list of resources for CSS but i feel bombarded by amount of things to read. Could any of you recommend me a site or book to get the basics, especially when it comes to layout, for CSS? I do know a good amount of CSS, but i wanna make sure i know the core of it (i.e. classic layouts that everyone should understand) so i can start to branch out to more advanced techniques... Also, which blogs do you frequent that you find you actually learn stuff from and enjoy returning to? thanks in advance!

10th July 09, 04:34 PM	#2
meesa WLC Mod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 1,589	Re: Learning the core of CSS I learned from an E-book that I read, and what it didn't tell me, I found the rest on w3schools and a couple other random sites. The rest just comes with experence. The more you code, the better you get! __________________ Romans 3:23 KJV - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 6:23 KJV - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Do you have the gift of God? I do!

28th July 09, 10:20 AM	#3
Afty WLC Lover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 61	Re: Learning the core of CSS CSS Tricks is a nice site. Otherwise learn by doing is my best advice, think of something you want to do, then google how to do it. Once you have that give it a whirl.

11th August 09, 07:12 PM	#4
Kat WLC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17	Re: Learning the core of CSS I did a lot of reading and studying then re-reading. In my experience, one of the best ways to learn CSS is by studying the CSS of already made websites (I use free templates) in tandem with learning the basics and going from there. I felt and still feel that by manipulating the CSS of an already-built site, you can learn faster.

18th August 09, 01:19 AM	#5
free WLC Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Learning the core of CSS Try a combination of tutorial sites such as http://learncssandxhtml.com/ and http://w3schools.com/ and free website templates that are W3C standards compliant and do not use tables for the layouts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

19th August 09, 08:18 PM	#6
Lily WLC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2	Re: Learning the core of CSS Like others have said, there's W3Schools, which is great. Also, I would highly recommend any of the O'Reilly books. I don't think I ever get through an entire page without referencing W3Schools or my CSS Pocket Reference from O'Reilly at least once.

18th December 09, 04:35 AM	#7
frogs WLC Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2	Re: Learning the core of CSS I'm finding HTMLdog to be a bit clearer than W3Schools. It doesn't cover as many things, but it covers the basics in better detail. That's what I've been re-reading.

18th December 09, 04:45 AM	#8
rkrause WLC Lover Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 652	Re: Learning the core of CSS I learned by downloading templates and manipulating them to see what different things do (mainly for html, but basic css as well) for the more advanced tips, i read a book "The CSS Anthology" by SitePoint.... Ryan.

19th February 10, 05:42 AM	#9
YoshiGoneMad WLC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34	Re: Learning the core of CSS If you learned the basics of CSS and looking into building an actual site. I highly recommend MaxDesign: http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/ They give you a step by step tutorial on how to use floats and ways to layout a webpage. For beginners, you should learn the 2 or 3 column layout and rest should be fairly simple. __________________ Learning for 2 months and LOVIN IT! ▼ You can too! ▼ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* \| *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* \| *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* \| *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* \| *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

28th May 10, 07:14 AM	#10
gblakeney WLC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6	Re: Learning the core of CSS Simon Collison has a few great books out, but one in particular seems to connect with me well. Beginning CSS Web Development From Novice to Professional __________________ Thanks, gerg

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