Learning HTML and CSS can feel like a bit of an
uphill struggle, especially because there's almost too much information out
there. Where do you even start?
To help you out, we've gathered together a selection
of resources that will tell you what you need to know, help you when you're
stuck, and get you expanding your skills in no time. Below are five great
resources. Besides these, notable mentions go to CSS Tricks and Smashing Magazine.
01. CSS Wizardry
CSS is easy to learn but difficult to master. Harry
Roberts' CSS Wizardry has some of the best articles on the nitty-gritty of
writing scalable and maintainable CSS, like the BEM methodology and refactoring
(which are among the hardest parts).
One of the best ways to learn HTML/CSS is to dissect
cool demos you discover, and CodePen's yearly Top Pens are great for that. The
demos range from cool to 'I didn't even know that was possible'. CodePen's
integrated UI for diving into the code is also convenient.
HTML and CSS are both constantly evolving. To stay
up to date with the latest methodologies and features, we recommend this email
newsletter. It comes once a week, which is just often enough that you actually
read it.
04. CSS Cheat Sheet
If you're just starting out with CSS, merely
remembering all the many tags and technical terms can be hugely intimidating.
Don't let that put you off, though; this keep helpful cheatsheet bookmarked, or
just print it out so you can quickly find the elements you need.
Responsive is a vital part of the web designer's
toolkit these days, and to help you keep up to date, Justin Avery spends hours
every week curating the best responsive web design content and interviewing
industry leaders, and sends it out as a newsletter every Friday.
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