{"id":35292,"date":"2024-06-10T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=35292"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:51:51","slug":"learn-css","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/learn-css\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn CSS In 2026 (Fast &amp; Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you wanted to share your travel adventures with the world. So you write a blog, pouring your heart into every paragraph, reliving each moment as you type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you preview your post, there\u2019s a problem. The design falls flat: images are one size too small, the text is hard to read, and the overall layout doesn\u2019t do justice to the incredible story you&#8217;re trying to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/css-frameworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSS can help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With CSS, you can transform your blog from a simple wall of text into an immersive, visually stunning experience. Think, images that pop off the page, headings that stand out, and paragraphs that flow effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You don&#8217;t need to be a professional designer to make this happen. CSS is a simple, intuitive language that <em>anyone<\/em> can learn. In this short guide, we&#8217;ll explore the paths to learning CSS and how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-brief-introduction-to-css\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Brief Introduction To CSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"glossary-term__above-title\"\n\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n    <h3>CSS<\/h3>\n    <p>Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is an essential coding language used for styling webpages. CSS helps you create beautiful pages by modifying the appearance of various elements.<\/p>\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/web-design\/css\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Read More                    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before learning to code a website, you must know a bit about what&#8217;s happening behind the scenes. Every website contains different files or coding languages. Here&#8217;s how some of them work together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/learn-html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HTML<\/strong><\/a>: Builds the structure of a website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/learn-javascript\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>JavaScript<\/strong><\/a>: Defines the behavior of a website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CSS<\/strong>: Specifies the appearance and style of a website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Javascript is currently the most used programming language among developers worldwide, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/793628\/worldwide-developer-survey-most-used-languages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">63.61%<\/a> usage, while HTML\/CSS comes second with 52.97%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1603\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart ranking the top programming languages among developers globally in 2023. JavaScript is the most popular at 63.61%\" class=\"wp-image-46252 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1024x641.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-768x481.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1536x962.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-2048x1283.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-600x376.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1200x752.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-730x457.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1460x914.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-784x491.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1568x982.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-877x549.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_top_programming_languages_worldwide-1754x1098.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1603;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a programming language that styles websites. It works together with HTML, which structures a webpage&#8217;s content. CSS controls the layout, colors, fonts, and other design aspects of the elements on a page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit a website, you see its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-web-design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique web design<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-templates-template-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engaging layouts<\/a>, formatting, and styles created using CSS. Without CSS, websites would have lackluster default styling and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, here\u2019s what Amazon.com would look like if they didn\u2019t add CSS styling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css.webp\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparison of Amazon.com's homepage, one designed with CSS vs. without CSS.\" class=\"wp-image-46254 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-203x300.webp 203w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-692x1024.webp 692w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-768x1136.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-1039x1536.webp 1039w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-1385x2048.webp 1385w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-600x887.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-1200x1775.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-730x1079.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-1460x2159.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-784x1159.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-1568x2319.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_with_css_vs_without_css-877x1297.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/2366;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It would make for a terrible user experience, and Amazon probably wouldn&#8217;t have grown nearly as much if the site looked like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s understand some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/tailwind-css\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">basics of CSS<\/a>, including its structure and how you can write CSS stylesheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding The Basics Of CSS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS is a rule-based language that allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-global-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">define styles<\/a> for specific elements on your web page. One of the fundamental concepts in CSS is using selectors to target HTML elements and apply styles to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s an example of a simple CSS ruleset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>h2 {\n  font-size: 18px;\n  color: black;\n}\n\nh3 {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  color: red;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we have two CSS rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first rule targets the <strong><code>&lt;h2><\/code><\/strong> elements using a comma-separated selector. It sets the font-size property to 18px and the color property to black.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second rule targets the<strong> <code>&lt;h3><\/code><\/strong> element. It sets the font-size to 16px and the color to red.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS rulesets consist of selectors and declaration blocks. The selector determines which elements the styles will be applied to, and the declaration block (everything you write within the curly braces <code>{}<\/code>) contains one or more property-value pairs that define the styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS also provides a wide range of properties for controlling elements&#8217; layout, spacing, appearance, and text-related properties like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-google-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">font size<\/a> and color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Anatomy of CSS Ruleset\" class=\"wp-image-46258 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-2048x1536.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-730x548.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1460x1095.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-784x588.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1568x1176.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-877x658.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14_anatomy_of_css_ruleset-1754x1316.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Diagram of a structure of an element in concentric squares starting with margin, border, and padding. \" class=\"wp-image-46260 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-2048x1536.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-730x548.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1460x1095.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-784x588.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1568x1176.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-877x658.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/03_css_box_model-1-1754x1316.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The CSS box model is a way to think about how elements are displayed on a webpage. Imagine each element is a box with four layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: The innermost part of the element: contains text, images or more elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padding: The space between the content and the border<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Border: The edge around the padding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margin: The space outside the border<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly used css properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Width and height: <\/strong>These properties determine an element&#8217;s size, allowing you to control its dimensions on the page. You can also set a max-height and max-width property if you don\u2019t want an element to stretch beyond a certain point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Padding<\/strong>: Modifies the space inside an element&#8217;s border, adding breathing room between the border and the element&#8217;s content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Borders: <\/strong>Borders on elements create a visible boundary around a component, and they can be styled with different widths, colors, and patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Margin<\/strong>: Adjusts the space outside an element&#8217;s border, creating distance between the element and its neighbors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background-color<\/strong>: Fills the area behind an element&#8217;s content and padding with a specified color. For example, <strong><code>background-color: lightblue<\/code><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color: <\/strong>Determines the color of the characters or text font within the tag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: Specifies how an element should be rendered, such as a block-level element or an inline element, or not displayed at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These properties, along with many others, allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/guide-to-wp-sidebars-widgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customize the appearance of a web page<\/a> by modifying and adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/web-safe-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom typefaces<\/a>, colors, spacing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three methods to apply CSS styles to your HTML pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inline styles<\/strong>: Apply styles directly to an HTML element using the <strong><code>style= attribute<\/code><\/strong>, for instance, applying the display property to a div element.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embedded styles<\/strong>: Define styles within the <strong><code>style element<\/code><\/strong> in an HTML document&#8217;s <strong><code>&lt;head><\/code><\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External styles<\/strong>: Create a separate CSS file and link it to the HTML document using the <strong><code>&lt;link><\/code><\/strong> element in the <strong><code>&lt;head><\/code><\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Using external stylesheets is generally considered the best practice, as it allows for better separation of concerns and easier maintenance of styles across multiple pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_why-you-should-consider-learning-css\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Consider Learning CSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s entirely possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/design-website-without-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design a website without using code<\/a>, learning CSS can give you more control over your site&#8217;s appearance and functionality. Customizing CSS allows you to create a unique and memorable website that stands out from default designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without custom CSS, a website may be limited to the simple design and background colors a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-wordpress-child-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress theme<\/a> dictates. Default designs may not showcase your brand, product or content in the best possible light. Custom css will ensure your designs are unique and memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the parts of your website that you can stylize with basic CSS properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-color-scheme-for-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Text color<\/a> and font style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS layout of the paragraph element&#8217;s spacing and styling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link hover effects using the <strong><code>:hover<\/code><\/strong> pseudo-class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background images and drop shadows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from these, there are also CSS pseudo-elements like <strong><code>::before and ::after<\/code><\/strong> that help you insert content dynamically and apply styles to specific parts of the content without modifying the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With CSS, you can modify the background-color property for body elements, add a background-image property, and create visually appealing designs that engage your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also enables you to design responsive pages that adapt to different screen sizes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-optimize-your-site-for-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile devices<\/a>, making your content more accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS saves you time and effort when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/create-website-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designing your website<\/a>. Using CSS selectors, you can apply styles to multiple elements across your site, reducing the amount of code you need to write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning CSS with other coding languages like JavaScript or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/php-security-user-validation-sanitization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHP<\/a> can further lead to rewarding web development or design careers. 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Watch A YouTube CSS Tutorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube is an excellent resource for learning new skills, and CSS is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many web development experts create step-by-step guides on learning CSS, often segmented into different parts for easy learning. The easiest way to filter a YouTube course is by checking the publication date. You should generally be good to go if it\u2019s within the one-to-two-year range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as CSS is a mature technology and doesn\u2019t get frequent updates, you could go a few years further and still get relevant courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider watching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Icf5D3fEKbM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codevolution&#8217;s CSS Crash Course<\/a> for a quick overview of CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hour-long video explains how to format and customize CSS for beginners, taking you through the first steps of adding CSS to an HTML document. 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It also includes HTML guides \u2014 an excellent resource for learning multiple coding techniques in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this tutorial, you can complete different exercises to practice CSS and HTML. It contains over 100 tasks. If you master the appropriate techniques, you should be able to create a YouTube web page by the end of the course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Take A CSS Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While YouTube is valuable for basic coding knowledge, it may not always provide the most comprehensive or up-to-date information. To continue advancing your CSS skills, consider exploring online CSS courses that offer structured and in-depth learning paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, many platforms provide free CSS classes, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience. One such platform is Codecademy, which offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codecademy.com\/learn\/learn-css\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn CSS course<\/a> for free after creating an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"920\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy.webp\" alt=\"screenshot of Codeacademy Learn CSS course\" class=\"wp-image-46266 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-1024x589.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-1536x883.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-600x345.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-1200x690.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-730x420.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-1460x840.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-784x451.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-1568x902.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/06_codeacademy-877x504.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/920;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Codecademy Learn CSS course teaches you how to style a web page using CSS, covering topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper file formatting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding new features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building aesthetically pleasing CSS layouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS syntax and visual rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The box model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-typography-affects-website-conversions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colors and typography<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each module includes a written lesson and instructions on implementing the concepts. You&#8217;ll be able to format code and see how it affects the front-end display, reinforcing your understanding through hands-on practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1772\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css.webp\" alt=\"Glimpse into Codecademy's &quot;Intro to CSS&quot; with instructions and code. \" class=\"wp-image-46268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1024x756.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-768x567.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1536x1134.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-2048x1512.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-600x443.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1200x886.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-730x539.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1460x1078.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-784x579.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1568x1158.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-877x648.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07_codeacademy_intro_to_css-1754x1295.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1772;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another excellent resource for learning CSS is <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web.dev&#8217;s<\/a> Learn CSS course. This free course breaks down fundamental concepts into easy-to-understand modules, covering topics like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The box model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS selectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexbox layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS grid layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1472\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css.webp\" alt=\"web.dev website's screenshot with a &quot;Learn CSS&quot; course. Ann outline showing two topics covered: Box Model and Selectors.\" class=\"wp-image-46270 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1024x628.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-768x471.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1536x942.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-2048x1256.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-600x368.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1200x736.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-730x448.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1460x895.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-784x481.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1568x962.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-877x538.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08_web_dev_learn_css-1754x1076.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1472;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An exciting feature of web.dev&#8217;s CSS course is that it includes clips from the CSS Podcast within each module. This is especially useful if you are an auditory learner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1352\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model.webp\" alt=\"screenshot of web.dev Box Model\" class=\"wp-image-46272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-2048x1154.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1200x676.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-730x411.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1460x822.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-784x442.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1568x883.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-877x494.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/09_web_dev_box_model-1754x988.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1352;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To test your knowledge, web.dev provides a quiz question at the end of each module, helping you reinforce your understanding of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1613\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Example of a quiz question after a module with the right and wrong answer, and an explanation for the right answer\" class=\"wp-image-46274 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1024x645.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-768x484.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1536x968.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-2048x1290.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-600x378.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1200x756.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-730x460.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1460x920.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-784x494.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1568x988.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-877x553.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10_check_your_understanding-1754x1105.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1613;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing all the modules on the web.dev\u2019s CSS course will bring you closer to being able to implement CSS in your projects much quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the other noteworthy names in the course industry that you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>freeCodeCamp<\/strong>: Provides a comprehensive curriculum covering CSS and other web development technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>edX<\/strong>: Offers CSS courses from top universities and institutions, often with the option to earn a verified certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Udemy<\/strong>: Features a wide range of CSS courses, both free and paid, catering to various skill levels and learning styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Play An Educational CSS Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve learned the basics of CSS from online courses, it&#8217;s time to test your skills. While you may not feel ready to experiment with website coding immediately, interactive CSS games provide a fun and engaging way to practice your newfound knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flukeout.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSS Diner<\/a> is an online game where you can master selectors. You&#8217;ll learn how to specify HTML elements at the beginning of your CSS code and then add styles to those elements, making you pick more advanced and nested elements as you go along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1024x762.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of CSS Diner homepage\" class=\"wp-image-46276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1024x762.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-768x572.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1536x1143.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-2048x1524.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-600x447.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1200x893.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-730x543.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1460x1087.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-784x584.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1568x1167.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-877x653.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11_play_an_educational_css_game-1754x1306.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/762;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried the game and honestly, we were hooked! Play this while you learn CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a wider variety of games to practice CSS, HTML, and JavaScript, consider creating a free account on <a href=\"https:\/\/codepip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codepip<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1665\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden.webp\" alt=\"screenshot of Codepip homepage\" class=\"wp-image-46278 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1024x710.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-768x533.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1536x1066.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-2048x1421.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-600x416.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1200x833.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-730x506.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1460x1013.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-784x544.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1568x1088.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-877x608.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12_grid_garden-1754x1217.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1665;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular game for practicing CSS is <a href=\"http:\/\/flexboxfroggy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flexbox Froggy<\/a>, which focuses on the Flexbox layout model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy.webp\" alt=\"screenshot of Flexbox Froggy homepage\" class=\"wp-image-46280 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1024x705.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-768x529.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1536x1057.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-2048x1410.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-600x413.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1200x826.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-730x502.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1460x1005.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-784x540.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1568x1079.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-877x604.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13_flexbox_froggy-1754x1207.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1652;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal in this game is to help an animated frog reach a lilypad by writing CSS code that applies Flexbox properties. As you progress through the levels, you&#8217;ll be presented with increasingly complex challenges that test your understanding of Flexbox alignment, justification, and distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefit of learning CSS through games is that they allow you to have fun in an environment where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/website-staging-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make mistakes without consequences<\/a> as a complete beginner while grasping complex CSS concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_take-your-css-skills-to-the-next-level\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Your CSS Skills To The Next Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CSS is a great place to start if you want to develop your technical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/scary-web-design-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web design skills<\/a>. It\u2019s the foundation for many custom site designs, and you can use it to build unique features and functionality. Even if you don&#8217;t know how to code, many free educational guides can help introduce you to CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To review, here are some of the best methods you can use to start learning CSS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch a YouTube tutorial from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Codevolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codevolution<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/SuperSimpleDev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SuperSimpleDev<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a CSS course from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codecademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codecademy<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udemy<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play educational games like <a href=\"https:\/\/flukeout.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSS Diner<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/flexboxfroggy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flexbox Froggy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll likely want to rely on high-speed hosting when adding custom CSS to your site. 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