HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
By Jon Duckett
Category Web Development
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Total Books 45
Available Books 45
Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to brush up on HTML and CSS, this book provides a solid foundation and practical skills that can be applied immediately to real-world projects.
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Summary
HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites starts with an introduction to HTML, covering the basic building blocks of a webpage, including elements like headings, paragraphs, links, and images. Duckett carefully explains the structure and syntax of HTML, teaching readers how to write and organize their code.
The book then transitions to CSS, showing readers how to apply styles to their HTML elements. Topics such as fonts, colors, borders, padding, and margins are introduced in clear, easy-to-understand terms. Duckett uses plenty of visual examples to help readers see the immediate impact of the styles they apply.
As the book progresses, readers dive deeper into layout techniques, learning about the box model, positioning, floats, and flexible layouts with CSS Flexbox. The concept of responsive design is also covered, teaching readers how to make their websites adapt to different screen sizes and devices.
Throughout, the book is full of practical tips and techniques to create beautiful, functional websites. Duckett’s clear explanations and colorful layout make complex topics easier to understand, making this book a perfect guide for anyone starting their web development journey.