🎨 Day 5: Getting Started with CSS — Adding Style to Your Website
Today, you're learning CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) — the language that brings your HTML to life with color, typography, and layout. You'll understand the core structure of CSS: selectors, properties, values, and rules, and why separation of concerns is key to clean, maintainable code.
Here's what you'll learn today:
- Master the core structure of CSS — selectors, properties, values, and rules that control how your web pages look
- Learn the three ways to apply CSS: inline, internal, and external stylesheets for different scenarios
- Add custom fonts to your project using Google Fonts to create a unique typographic style
- Explore color systems (HEX, RGB, HSL, keywords) to create beautiful color schemes
- Style your text and backgrounds — colors, fonts, spacing, and layout to create visually appealing designs
Think of today as adding life and personality to your website. With CSS, your pages will transform from plain text documents into visually engaging experiences that communicate your message effectively.
Your goal today is to add your first real CSS styles — set up an external stylesheet, apply a coding-friendly font, choose a color palette, and start styling your content while keeping it clean and organized.
Remember: Good CSS organization is essential for maintainable code. Practice writing clean, efficient styles from the beginning, and you'll build a solid foundation for more advanced techniques! 💻📚