
Syllabus in CSS
Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive CSS Syllabus that covers fundamental to advanced topics, ideal for a course or self-study plan:
CSS Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to CSS
What is CSS? Purpose and benefits
CSS syntax and structure
How to include CSS in HTML (inline, internal, external)
CSS selectors basics: element, class, ID, universal
Module 2: CSS Fundamentals
Colors: keywords, hex, RGB, HSL
Text styling: fonts, sizes, weights, decoration, alignment
Box Model: margin, border, padding, content
Display property: block, inline, inline-block, none
Positioning basics: static, relative, absolute, fixed
CSS units: px, em, rem, %, vw, vh
Module 3: Advanced Selectors & Specificity
Attribute selectors
Pseudo-classes (
:hover
,:nth-child
,:focus
)Pseudo-elements (
::before
,::after
)Combinators (descendant, child, sibling)
Specificity and inheritance
The
!important
rule
Module 4: Layout Techniques
Flexbox: containers, items, alignment, ordering
CSS Grid: grid container, items, areas, tracks
Float and clear
Positioning revisited: sticky and z-index
Responsive design principles
Module 5: Responsive Web Design (RWD)
Media queries: syntax and usage
Viewport and mobile-first approach
Flexible units and layouts
Responsive images and typography
Common breakpoints
Module 6: Styling Effects & Animations
Backgrounds: colors, images, gradients
Borders: styles, radius, images
Shadows: box-shadow and text-shadow
Transitions: properties and timing functions
Animations: keyframes, animation properties
CSS transforms: 2D and 3D
Module 7: Advanced CSS Features
CSS variables (custom properties)
CSS functions:
calc()
,var()
,clamp()
Filters and blending modes
Masks and clip-path
@rules:
@media
,@keyframes
,@supports
,@import
Module 8: Preprocessors and Tools
Introduction to SASS/SCSS
Nesting and variables in preprocessors
Mixins and functions
Using build tools (e.g., PostCSS, Autoprefixer)
Module 9: Best Practices & Optimization
CSS architecture: BEM, SMACSS, OOCSS
Writing maintainable and scalable CSS
Performance considerations
Debugging and browser compatibility
Accessibility considerations
Module 10: Project & Practical Work
Build a responsive website from scratch
Style forms, navigation bars, buttons
Create animated UI components
Optimize and refactor existing CSS
Version control basics for CSS projects
If you want, I can provide lesson plans, example projects, or exercises for any module!