CSS Technologies: LP1

Overview of Learning Plan 1

Identify CSS selector types.
Explain parts of a declaration.
Examine CSS properties.
Explore grouping selectors.
Examine CSS comment syntax.
Explore CSS comment best practices.
Identify ways of inserting CSS.
Explore the use of multiple stylesheets.
Explain the cascading principle.

HTML5 Semantic Tag Conversion Practice

Description

Revised two HTML documents to use HTML5 semantic elements, linked them to external stylesheets, and updated CSS to reference the new semantic tags.

Practice 1 Practice 2

Reflection

I was already familiar with semantic elements before this lesson — this was largely a review. I prefer them over generic containers. I still need more practice combining <section> with <article>.

CSS Basics Project

Description

A two-column layout using HTML5 semantic elements and basic CSS — covering color, text styling, and layout properties via an external stylesheet.

CSS Basics Project

Reflection

I was already comfortable with floats and color styling. I prefer flexbox over float-based positioning. Could use more practice with the clear property.