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Posted by Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

Another question, CSS before HTML?

Well, another from me and I hope you're not getting tired of the rather newbie questions, but what are your thoughts on CSS before HTML?

I accidentally started on the how to make a website and it looks like it focuses more on CSS, will this become a problem or should I not worry?

Thanks, Brad

6 Answers

Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
5,568 Points
Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
5,568 Points

The two are not mutually exclusive you will find that you learn them concurrently. To style the document you first need to understand what elements make up that document so it might be a good idea if you're not familiar with HTML at all to progress with that first rather than diving into some of the more complexities of CSS.

Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points
Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

This course includes 7 stages of HTML and a lot of CSS, so that's good right?

Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
5,568 Points

In my experience the courses have been well planned and thought out for people who are completely new to this. I think you may be over thinking it, go with the course and see how you get on, you will know if you're getting the hang of it.

Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points
Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

I over think everything. I plan to take web-design as a career and want to do the best I can. It looks like I'm getting full marks on the questions and code tests, so I guess I'm doing pretty good?

Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
5,568 Points

I don't think there's anything higher than full marks ;)

Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points
Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

Okay, thanks!

Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points
Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

So you'd say CSS before HTML is okay?

Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
5,568 Points

I'd say follow the course and see how you get on.

Lauri Mei
Lauri Mei
2,389 Points

Just do the work, the courses and have fun with it. Then start experimenting and creating your own basic sites and soon enough you will start hitting walls you are going to have to tear down. CSS and HTML go hand-in-hand and when you're really a beginner then just follow the courses here and try to do as much work as you can. Work work work work. Enjoy the ride.

Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points
Brad Will
Brad Will
534 Points

Good idea. I write all code down and then I rewrite it until I feel I'm perfect and remember it. I guess I'll just have to keep going and see how I go :)

Thanks!