Session: CSS Basics: Extremely Useful CSS Techniques
Instructor: Jonathan Shroyer
Track: CMS Foundations
Audience: Content Creators and Developers
CSS Basics will explore the must-know CSS techniques for any self-respecting Web Designer. Designers and Content Creators are passionate about CSS. They either love it or they hate it. Fact is, using CSS, you'll learn to work smarter and have more options while designing on the web. Veteran Designer/Developer Jonathan Shroyer from Battle Creek-based 'corePHP' will help you learn how to gain full control of your templates with these powerful CSS tips and tricks.
The examples shown in this session will be using Joomla CMS, however, the same methodology applies toward any CMS.
Key Points:
- What Is CSS and how does it work?
- Text, fonts, links and more
- Identification and grouping of elements
- Web standards and validation
- Professional tips, tricks & shortcuts
- CSS standards
- Q & A session
Prerequisite: This is a Foundations course, for beginners in CSS. To get the most out of this session, you may want to come with a basic understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Additionally, for new users, we recommend attending one of the CMS KickStart Programs on Monday, May 3rd prior to attending this session.