CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets is a vital
component of web development, but
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what does it actually mean?
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Let's break down the meaning of CSS.
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The cascading part of CSS refers to
the order in which styles are applied,
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and how conflicts are resolved.
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CSS will first apply the default styles
provided by the web browser itself.
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Every web browser has a set of
default styles for HTML elements.
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The browser's default style
can be overwritten by
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the CSS code a web developer
writes to style their web pages.
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Stylesheets is a file
that contains rules and
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instructions that control the presentation
and layout of elements on a web page.
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They define how HTML
elements should appear,
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such as the fonts, colors,
margins, and positioning.
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In essence, CSS serves as a styling
language that browsers use to
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make web content visually appealing and
user-friendly.
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It's the essential ingredient that
turns plain HTML documents into
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visually engaging and
well-structured web pages.
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Providing an enjoyable
browsing experience for users.
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To show you just how much
CSS can change a web page,
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I have downloaded an extension that allows
me to disable all styling from a web page.
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Imagine you head on over to the MDN or
Mozilla Developer Network
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web docs to learn more
about CSS's color property.
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Without CSS,
this page becomes difficult to navigate,
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causing you not to be able to find
the information you're looking for.
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CSS is needed to present a lot of
information in well organized and
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visually appealing ways.
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So what else can you do with HTML and CSS?
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You can build a stunning personal
portfolio to impress potential employers.
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People have created lots of fun
projects with just HTML and
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CSS, the possibilities are endless.
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HTML and CSS are fundamental building
blocks that make up much of what you see
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in the browser.
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You see HTML and
CSS every single day on popular websites
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like Google, YouTube,
LinkedIn, and Netflix.
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