CSS3 For Dummies [PDF]

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2013 | ISBN-10: 1118441427 | 384 pages | PDF | 16 MB


Get the most out of the new features in CSS3

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3) boasts many new features that designers love. Things like better mobility, cleaner code, less maintenance, and basic interactivity without JavaScript are just a few. Get thoroughly up to speed on CSS3 with CSS3 For Dummies. Whether you're a web developer or designer with a lot or very little experience in HTML and CSS, or just want assistance applying it to multiple browser and mobile apps, this book delivers. Explore in depth how CSS3 effects and transforms work and how to use them for animation and interactivity.

• Explains CSS3 in detail for web developers and designers who may or may not know HTML, CSS, or tools like Dreamweaver
• Instructs how to define and apply CSS3 effects and transforms that work in multiple browsers
• Covers how to animate CSS3 effects and transforms with CSS and basic JavaScript
• Provides detailed information and helpful examples, in the friendly, non-intimidating, For Dummies style

Start putting the great new features of CSS3 to work on your next project with CSS3 For Dummies.

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Learn to


• Define and apply CSS3 effects and transforms
• Take advantage of improved mobile compatibility
• Use CSS3 animation and interactivity features
• Maximize the power of HTML5 with CSS3

Learn the great new features in CSS3 and create web pages that pop — it's all here!

CSS3 is loaded with cool new features like better mobility, cleaner code, and less maintenance. And because web building today requires mobile compatibility, you don't want to wait! Learn to use CSS3 shortcuts; work with fonts, colors, and graphics; build pages with Dynamic Drive; create themes; customize the interface with jQuery UI; and more.

• The magic of CSS — understand the advantages of CSS, start creating pages that use CSS formatting, and discover CSS shortcuts
• Develop your skills — discover how developers and programmers use CSS3 to create sites
• Layouts, quick 'n' easy — define a basic layout, add functionality with jQuery, and explore layout options with Dynamic Drive
• Welcome to the library — see how to access all your favorite libraries and generators using the Google API
• Roll out the themes — use ThemeRoller to create interesting, usable themes with less work
• Dynamics of a great site — liven up your site with animations, button controls, and cool icons by using the Dynamic Drive tools
• Make it your own — find the CSS for a pre-built library or generator and modify the content with specialized effects and graphics

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• How to use CSS selectors
• What you need to know about fonts
• All about colors
• Some super CSS shortcuts
• Interesting things you can do with the Google API
• Tips on using ColorZilla
• Where vendors typically hide the CSS
• Great places to find libraries and generators

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John Paul Mueller


John Paul Mueller is a technical writer and editor, and the author of more than 300 articles and over 90 books. He has contributed to numerous technical publications, including DevSource and SQL Server Professional, and his books run the gamut from beginner guides to advanced programming instruction.