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**Course Title:** Modern CSS: Responsive Design and Advanced Techniques **Section Title:** CSS Grid: Advanced Layout System **Topic:** Create a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design.(Lab topic) **Objective:** By the end of this topic, you will be able to design and implement a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage using CSS Grid. **Introduction:** In the previous topics, we explored the basics of CSS Grid and how to define grid containers and tracks, place elements in a grid, and create complex two-dimensional layouts. Now, it's time to put these skills into practice and create a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design. **Design Requirements:** For this lab, we will create a responsive grid-based layout for a fictional website, "Travel Buddy." The website will feature the following sections: * Header with navigation * Hero section with background image * Featured destinations section with three columns * Testimonials section with two columns * Call-to-action section * Footer with navigation and contact information **Step 1: Create the Grid Container** Create a new HTML file and add the following code: ```html <!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <title>Travel Buddy</title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css"> </head> <body> <!-- Header with navigation --> <header class="header"> <nav class="nav"> <ul> <li><a href="#">Home</a></li> <li><a href="#">Features</a></li> <li><a href="#">Destinations</a></li> <li><a href="#">About</a></li> </ul> </nav> </header> <!-- Hero section with background image --> <section class="hero"> <h1>Welcome to Travel Buddy</h1> <p>Explore the world with us</p> </section> <!-- Featured destinations section with three columns --> <section class="featured-destinations"> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 1</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 2</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 3</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> </section> <!-- Testimonials section with two columns --> <section class="testimonials"> <article class="testimonial"> <h2>Testimonial 1</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="testimonial"> <h2>Testimonial 2</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> </section> <!-- Call-to-action section --> <section class="call-to-action"> <h2>Get Ready for Your Next Adventure</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </section> <!-- Footer with navigation and contact information --> <footer class="footer"> <nav class="nav"> <ul> <li><a href="#">Home</a></li> <li><a href="#">Features</a></li> <li><a href="#">Destinations</a></li> <li><a href="#">About</a></li> </ul> </nav> <p>© 2023 Travel Buddy</p> </footer> </body> </html> ``` Create a new CSS file called `styles.css` and add the following code: ```css * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .header { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1em; text-align: center; } .nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; } .nav li { margin-right: 20px; } .nav a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; } .hero { background-image: url('https://source.unsplash.com/1600x900/?travel'); background-size: cover; background-position: center; height: 100vh; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; color: #fff; } .featured-destinations { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 20px; } .destination { background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; } .testimonials { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 20px; } .testimonial { background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; } .call-to-action { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 20px; text-align: center; } .footer { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1em; text-align: center; } ``` **Step 2: Create the Grid Tracks** Add the following code to the `styles.css` file: ```css .grid-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 20px; } .header { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 2 / 4; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 4 / 6; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 6 / 8; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 8 / 10; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 10 / 13; } ``` **Step 3: Add Responsive Layout** Add the following code to the `styles.css` file: ```css @media (max-width: 768px) { .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(18, 1fr); } .header { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 2 / 5; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 5 / 8; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 8 / 11; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 11 / 14; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 14 / 18; } } @media (max-width: 480px) { .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(24, 1fr); } .header { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 2 / 5; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 5 / 8; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 8 / 11; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 11 / 14; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 14 / 24; } } ``` **Conclusion:** In this lab, we created a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design using CSS Grid. We defined the grid container, tracks, and responsive layout using media queries. We also used the `grid-column` and `grid-row` properties to place elements in the grid. This layout is fully responsive and works well on different screen sizes. **Practical Takeaways:** * Use the `display: grid` property to create a grid container. * Use the `grid-template-columns` and `grid-template-rows` properties to define the grid tracks. * Use the `grid-column` and `grid-row` properties to place elements in the grid. * Use media queries to create a responsive layout. * Test your layout on different screen sizes to ensure it works well. **What's Next:** In the next topic, we will explore best practices for modern web typography. **Comment/Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with this lab, please leave a comment below. We will be happy to assist you.
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Modern CSS: Responsive Design with CSS Grid.

**Course Title:** Modern CSS: Responsive Design and Advanced Techniques **Section Title:** CSS Grid: Advanced Layout System **Topic:** Create a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design.(Lab topic) **Objective:** By the end of this topic, you will be able to design and implement a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage using CSS Grid. **Introduction:** In the previous topics, we explored the basics of CSS Grid and how to define grid containers and tracks, place elements in a grid, and create complex two-dimensional layouts. Now, it's time to put these skills into practice and create a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design. **Design Requirements:** For this lab, we will create a responsive grid-based layout for a fictional website, "Travel Buddy." The website will feature the following sections: * Header with navigation * Hero section with background image * Featured destinations section with three columns * Testimonials section with two columns * Call-to-action section * Footer with navigation and contact information **Step 1: Create the Grid Container** Create a new HTML file and add the following code: ```html <!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <title>Travel Buddy</title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css"> </head> <body> <!-- Header with navigation --> <header class="header"> <nav class="nav"> <ul> <li><a href="#">Home</a></li> <li><a href="#">Features</a></li> <li><a href="#">Destinations</a></li> <li><a href="#">About</a></li> </ul> </nav> </header> <!-- Hero section with background image --> <section class="hero"> <h1>Welcome to Travel Buddy</h1> <p>Explore the world with us</p> </section> <!-- Featured destinations section with three columns --> <section class="featured-destinations"> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 1</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 2</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="destination"> <h2>Destination 3</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> </section> <!-- Testimonials section with two columns --> <section class="testimonials"> <article class="testimonial"> <h2>Testimonial 1</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> <article class="testimonial"> <h2>Testimonial 2</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </article> </section> <!-- Call-to-action section --> <section class="call-to-action"> <h2>Get Ready for Your Next Adventure</h2> <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.</p> </section> <!-- Footer with navigation and contact information --> <footer class="footer"> <nav class="nav"> <ul> <li><a href="#">Home</a></li> <li><a href="#">Features</a></li> <li><a href="#">Destinations</a></li> <li><a href="#">About</a></li> </ul> </nav> <p>© 2023 Travel Buddy</p> </footer> </body> </html> ``` Create a new CSS file called `styles.css` and add the following code: ```css * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .header { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1em; text-align: center; } .nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; } .nav li { margin-right: 20px; } .nav a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; } .hero { background-image: url('https://source.unsplash.com/1600x900/?travel'); background-size: cover; background-position: center; height: 100vh; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; color: #fff; } .featured-destinations { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 20px; } .destination { background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; } .testimonials { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 20px; } .testimonial { background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; } .call-to-action { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 20px; text-align: center; } .footer { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1em; text-align: center; } ``` **Step 2: Create the Grid Tracks** Add the following code to the `styles.css` file: ```css .grid-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 20px; } .header { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 2 / 4; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 4 / 6; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 6 / 8; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 8 / 10; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 13; grid-row: 10 / 13; } ``` **Step 3: Add Responsive Layout** Add the following code to the `styles.css` file: ```css @media (max-width: 768px) { .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(18, 1fr); } .header { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 2 / 5; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 5 / 8; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 8 / 11; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 11 / 14; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 7; grid-row: 14 / 18; } } @media (max-width: 480px) { .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(24, 1fr); } .header { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 1 / 2; } .hero { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 2 / 5; } .featured-destinations { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 5 / 8; } .testimonials { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 8 / 11; } .call-to-action { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 11 / 14; } .footer { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 14 / 24; } } ``` **Conclusion:** In this lab, we created a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design using CSS Grid. We defined the grid container, tracks, and responsive layout using media queries. We also used the `grid-column` and `grid-row` properties to place elements in the grid. This layout is fully responsive and works well on different screen sizes. **Practical Takeaways:** * Use the `display: grid` property to create a grid container. * Use the `grid-template-columns` and `grid-template-rows` properties to define the grid tracks. * Use the `grid-column` and `grid-row` properties to place elements in the grid. * Use media queries to create a responsive layout. * Test your layout on different screen sizes to ensure it works well. **What's Next:** In the next topic, we will explore best practices for modern web typography. **Comment/Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with this lab, please leave a comment below. We will be happy to assist you.

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Modern CSS: Responsive Design and Advanced Techniques

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Objectives

  • Master the fundamentals of CSS and how it is applied in modern web development.
  • Learn to create responsive, mobile-first layouts using Flexbox, Grid, and media queries.
  • Understand advanced CSS techniques including animations, transitions, and custom properties.
  • Develop skills in optimizing CSS for performance, maintainability, and accessibility.
  • Gain practical knowledge of CSS frameworks and preprocessors like Sass.

Introduction to CSS and Styling Basics

  • What is CSS? The role of CSS in web development.
  • Setting up the development environment (HTML + CSS).
  • CSS syntax, selectors, and specificity.
  • Applying basic styles: colors, fonts, backgrounds, and borders.
  • Lab: Set up a basic webpage and apply fundamental styles using CSS.

The Box Model and Layout Fundamentals

  • Understanding the CSS box model: content, padding, border, and margin.
  • Working with display properties: block, inline, inline-block, and none.
  • Positioning elements: static, relative, absolute, and fixed.
  • Best practices for managing layout and spacing in modern web design.
  • Lab: Create a webpage layout using the box model, positioning, and display properties.

Responsive Design with Media Queries

  • Introduction to responsive design principles.
  • Creating mobile-first designs using media queries.
  • Using viewport units (vw, vh) and percentage-based layouts.
  • Breakpoints and designing for different screen sizes.
  • Lab: Develop a responsive webpage that adapts to different screen sizes using media queries.

Flexbox: Modern Layout Techniques

  • Introduction to Flexbox and its advantages in modern layouts.
  • Understanding Flexbox properties: flex-direction, justify-content, align-items, etc.
  • Creating flexible, one-dimensional layouts with Flexbox.
  • Flexbox for responsive navigation bars and grids.
  • Lab: Build a responsive layout using Flexbox for flexible design components.

CSS Grid: Advanced Layout System

  • Introduction to CSS Grid and its use cases.
  • Defining grid containers and tracks (rows and columns).
  • Placing elements in a grid with grid-template-areas, grid-column, and grid-row.
  • Creating complex, responsive, two-dimensional layouts with CSS Grid.
  • Lab: Create a responsive grid-based layout for a complex webpage design.

Typography and Web Fonts

  • Best practices for modern web typography.
  • Working with web fonts: @font-face and Google Fonts.
  • Responsive typography with rem, em, and fluid typography techniques.
  • Styling text with CSS: font-size, font-weight, line-height, letter-spacing, and text-transform.
  • Lab: Apply responsive typography and custom fonts to enhance readability and design.

Transitions, Animations, and Transforms

  • Introduction to CSS transitions and how to animate property changes.
  • Using CSS animations: keyframes, animation properties, and timing functions.
  • Transforming elements with rotate, scale, skew, and translate.
  • Best practices for creating smooth and performant animations.
  • Lab: Implement CSS animations and transitions to enhance user experience on a webpage.

Custom Properties (CSS Variables) and Calc()

  • Introduction to CSS variables and how they improve maintainability.
  • Defining and using custom properties with the `--variable-name` syntax.
  • Using the `calc()` function for dynamic calculations.
  • Theming with custom properties: dark mode, light mode, and beyond.
  • Lab: Use custom properties and the calc() function to create a theme-able webpage.

CSS Preprocessors: Sass and Less

  • Introduction to CSS preprocessors and why they are useful.
  • Setting up Sass in a development environment.
  • Using Sass features: variables, nesting, partials, and mixins.
  • Compiling Sass to CSS and organizing large CSS codebases.
  • Lab: Write and compile Sass to create a structured, maintainable CSS architecture.

CSS Frameworks: Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS

  • Introduction to CSS frameworks and their benefits.
  • Overview of Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for rapid UI development.
  • Using utility classes for responsive design and layout.
  • Customizing frameworks for unique designs.
  • Lab: Build a responsive webpage using a CSS framework (Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS).

Accessibility and Performance Optimization in CSS

  • Understanding web accessibility and its importance.
  • Making designs accessible: focus states, ARIA roles, and color contrast.
  • Optimizing CSS for performance: minimizing file sizes, using critical CSS, and avoiding bloat.
  • Tools and best practices for ensuring accessible and performant designs.
  • Lab: Audit a webpage for accessibility and performance issues and implement improvements.

Final Project Preparation and Review

  • Review of advanced CSS topics covered throughout the course.
  • Planning and designing the final project with a focus on responsive design and accessibility.
  • Best practices for writing maintainable CSS in real-world projects.
  • Q&A and troubleshooting session for final projects.
  • Lab: Start working on your final project, incorporating responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimizations.

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