Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development
Come on a tour of modern CSS. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by showing code examples, screenshots, and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.

You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model, colors, selectors and combinators, and specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text, positioning, Z-index and stacking contexts, gradients, borders, and then to more advanced topics such as transforms, transitions, animations, flexbox, and CSS grid.

There is a lot of discussion about how hard CSS is, and how intimidated some people are by it, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Modern CSS uses a logical and understandable approach to break down and clearly explain the ins and outs of CSS.

This new edition has been fully updated keeping in mind the changes that CSS has undergone in the last four years and the new features and APIs that have been introduced. The chapter on CSS grids has been updated extensively and now includes a section on CSS subgrids. The book will guide you through recent topics such as nested CSS rules, the :is and :has pseudo-classes, scroll-driven animations, container queries, and more.

What You'll Learn:



• Work with the syntax of CSS selectors and calculate specificity
• Use styling techniques, fonts and text styling
• Review custom properties (variables)
• Explore the different ways an element can be transformed
• Use animating elements with CSS transitions
• Position elements using Flexbox layout
• Understand the basics of responsive design

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who has some experience with HTML, and some CSS, but might not be familiar with some of the newer concepts like flexbox or grid. Also, those looking for a refresher in those areas.

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Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development
Come on a tour of modern CSS. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by showing code examples, screenshots, and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.

You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model, colors, selectors and combinators, and specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text, positioning, Z-index and stacking contexts, gradients, borders, and then to more advanced topics such as transforms, transitions, animations, flexbox, and CSS grid.

There is a lot of discussion about how hard CSS is, and how intimidated some people are by it, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Modern CSS uses a logical and understandable approach to break down and clearly explain the ins and outs of CSS.

This new edition has been fully updated keeping in mind the changes that CSS has undergone in the last four years and the new features and APIs that have been introduced. The chapter on CSS grids has been updated extensively and now includes a section on CSS subgrids. The book will guide you through recent topics such as nested CSS rules, the :is and :has pseudo-classes, scroll-driven animations, container queries, and more.

What You'll Learn:



• Work with the syntax of CSS selectors and calculate specificity
• Use styling techniques, fonts and text styling
• Review custom properties (variables)
• Explore the different ways an element can be transformed
• Use animating elements with CSS transitions
• Position elements using Flexbox layout
• Understand the basics of responsive design

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who has some experience with HTML, and some CSS, but might not be familiar with some of the newer concepts like flexbox or grid. Also, those looking for a refresher in those areas.

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Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development

Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development

by Joe Attardi
Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development

Modern CSS: Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development

by Joe Attardi

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Overview

Come on a tour of modern CSS. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by showing code examples, screenshots, and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.

You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model, colors, selectors and combinators, and specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text, positioning, Z-index and stacking contexts, gradients, borders, and then to more advanced topics such as transforms, transitions, animations, flexbox, and CSS grid.

There is a lot of discussion about how hard CSS is, and how intimidated some people are by it, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Modern CSS uses a logical and understandable approach to break down and clearly explain the ins and outs of CSS.

This new edition has been fully updated keeping in mind the changes that CSS has undergone in the last four years and the new features and APIs that have been introduced. The chapter on CSS grids has been updated extensively and now includes a section on CSS subgrids. The book will guide you through recent topics such as nested CSS rules, the :is and :has pseudo-classes, scroll-driven animations, container queries, and more.

What You'll Learn:



• Work with the syntax of CSS selectors and calculate specificity
• Use styling techniques, fonts and text styling
• Review custom properties (variables)
• Explore the different ways an element can be transformed
• Use animating elements with CSS transitions
• Position elements using Flexbox layout
• Understand the basics of responsive design

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who has some experience with HTML, and some CSS, but might not be familiar with some of the newer concepts like flexbox or grid. Also, those looking for a refresher in those areas.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798868817267
Publisher: Apress
Publication date: 01/26/2026
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 300
Product dimensions: 7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joe Attardi is a software engineer specializing in front-end development. He has over 15 years’ experience working with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and has worked extensively with front-end technologies such as Angular and React. He currently works at Salesforce, and has worked in the past with companies such as Dell and Nortel. He is also the author of Using Gatsby and Netlify CMS (Apress, 2020). He lives in the Boston area with his wife and son. You can find him on Twitter at @JoeAttardi.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to CSS.- 2. CSS Selectors.- 3. Basic CSS Concepts.- 4. Basic Styling.- 5. Backgrounds and Gradients.- 6. Text Styling.- 7. Layout and Positioning.- 8. Transforms.- 9. Transitions and Animations.- 10. Flexbox.- 11. Responsive Design.- 12. CSS Grid.- 13. Wrap-up.



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