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What is CSS?

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML. CSS controls the layout, colors, fonts, and overall appearance of web pages, allowing for separation of content from design.

CSS Syntax

The basic syntax of a CSS rule consists of a selector and a declaration block:

selector {
    property: value;
}

Example:

h1 {
    color: blue;
    font-size: 24px;
}

CSS Selectors

Selectors are used to target HTML elements for styling. Here are some common types of selectors:

• Element Selector: Targets elements by their name, e.g., h1, p.
• Class Selector: Targets elements with a specific class, e.g., .classname.
• ID Selector: Targets a specific element with an ID, e.g., #idname.
• Attribute Selector: Targets elements with a specific attribute, e.g., [type="text"].

CSS Properties

CSS properties define the styles applied to the selected elements. Here are some commonly used properties:

• Color: Defines the text color (e.g., color: red;).
• Background: Sets the background color or image (e.g., background-color: blue;).
• Font-size: Adjusts the size of the text (e.g., font-size: 16px;).
• Margin: Controls the space outside an element (e.g., margin: 10px;).
• Padding: Controls the space inside an element (e.g., padding: 15px;).
• Border: Defines the border style of an element (e.g., border: 1px solid black;).

Best Practices for Using CSS

• Keep your CSS organized and modular for easier maintenance.
• Use comments to explain complex styles or sections of your CSS.
• Avoid inline styles; use external stylesheets for better separation of content and presentation.
• Test your styles across different browsers to ensure compatibility.
• Optimize CSS for performance by minimizing and combining files where possible.