CSS: Frameworks and Grids

Explores CSS frameworks and grids, and helps you determine when a framework is right for you.Have you wondered if using a CSS framework will speed up your site development? In this course, senior author James Williamson introduces the types of frameworks available—including the most popular choices among working web developers—and provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons to using a framework. He guides you through downloading a framework, setting up a directory structure, and building a framework-based site, such as structuring the HTML and working with forms. A separate chapter explores layout grids, often included with CSS frameworks, which provide a simple system for laying out page content. Topics include: Understanding boilerplates, grids, and frameworks Choosing a framework Building your own framework Crafting a deployment strategy Modifying files Customizing typography and color Filling in framework gaps Exploring grid-based syntax Nesting grids Using mobile grids