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Introduction to HTML and CSS

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What Is CSS?

2:31 with Laura Coronel

Explore what CSS is and how it functions in web development. We'll unveil the purpose of CSS and how it enhances the visual aesthetics of web pages.

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    CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets is a vital component of web development, but 0:01
    what does it actually mean? 0:06
    Let's break down the meaning of CSS. 0:08
    The cascading part of CSS refers to the order in which styles are applied, 0:12
    and how conflicts are resolved. 0:17
    CSS will first apply the default styles provided by the web browser itself. 0:20
    Every web browser has a set of default styles for HTML elements. 0:26
    The browser's default style can be overwritten by 0:31
    the CSS code a web developer writes to style their web pages. 0:35
    Stylesheets is a file that contains rules and 0:42
    instructions that control the presentation and layout of elements on a web page. 0:44
    They define how HTML elements should appear, 0:50
    such as the fonts, colors, margins, and positioning. 0:54
    In essence, CSS serves as a styling language that browsers use to 0:59
    make web content visually appealing and user-friendly. 1:04
    It's the essential ingredient that turns plain HTML documents into 1:08
    visually engaging and well-structured web pages. 1:13
    Providing an enjoyable browsing experience for users. 1:17
    To show you just how much CSS can change a web page, 1:21
    I have downloaded an extension that allows me to disable all styling from a web page. 1:25
    Imagine you head on over to the MDN or Mozilla Developer Network 1:32
    web docs to learn more about CSS's color property. 1:37
    Without CSS, this page becomes difficult to navigate, 1:41
    causing you not to be able to find the information you're looking for. 1:45
    CSS is needed to present a lot of information in well organized and 1:49
    visually appealing ways. 1:54
    So what else can you do with HTML and CSS? 1:57
    You can build a stunning personal portfolio to impress potential employers. 2:00
    People have created lots of fun projects with just HTML and 2:06
    CSS, the possibilities are endless. 2:10
    HTML and CSS are fundamental building blocks that make up much of what you see 2:14
    in the browser. 2:19
    You see HTML and CSS every single day on popular websites 2:21
    like Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Netflix. 2:26

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