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Bryan Delimata
Bryan Delimata
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Posted by Bryan Delimata
Bryan Delimata
1,541 Points

What is the best way to retain HTML and CSS after taking the "Basics"?

I am taking the Front End Web Development course and just finished the "HTML Basics" and "CSS Basics". I was wondering what is the best way to solidify the information I just learned. Are there specific project people try to recreate after finishing intro level courses on HTML and CSS? What are some ways you have practiced to help you maintain the information? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks, Bryan

Jamie Carter
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Jamie Carter
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 11,868 Points
Jamie Carter
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Jamie Carter
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 11,868 Points

The best way to retain is to build build build.

Think of something interesting to you that you'd like to create and then have a play.

Only then do you really explore the language.

Boiler plate examples are good, but they dont stick well for me.

3 Answers

willkey
willkey
3,650 Points
willkey
willkey
3,650 Points

Practice is by building a simple web page using the code you have learnt in the basic html and css courses. One way I do this is to build simple web pages, and when I have finished writing the code. I delete the page and then try writing another web page. This way you are having to think about the code, and how to write the web page using html and css. Its a style of learning that works for me.

Alexander Solberg
Alexander Solberg
14,349 Points
Alexander Solberg
Alexander Solberg
14,349 Points

After finishing my basic html and css courses, I created a landing page for a fictional architectural company.

I decided to just have a good time and poke fun at typical corporate designs on the web. I solidified my knowledge and had a few laughs along the way.

Creating some plain html + css projects before entering the world of javascript, will really help you out.

Bryan Delimata
Bryan Delimata
1,541 Points
Bryan Delimata
Bryan Delimata
1,541 Points

I figured I should practice HTML and CSS before moving onto JavaScript. Thanks! I really appreciate it.

grant Mitchell
grant Mitchell
6,217 Points
grant Mitchell
grant Mitchell
6,217 Points

Make projects forever. never stop making them. So good luck.