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Dan Denney

Follow the clues behind each property of Flexbox and learn how to make modern layouts that are flexible across different screen sizes.

Follow the clues behind each property of Flexbox and learn how to make modern layouts that are flexible across different screen sizes. This interactive course was formerly known as Cracking the Case With Flexbox on Code School.

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Syllabus

Foreshadowing Flexbox
Justification and Order
Aligning Alibis
Sizing Up the Properties
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Property Plotting

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Examines properties of Flexbox, a CSS layout technique for flexible modern layouts
Provides interactive labs and hands-on materials for a stronger learning experience
Focuses on a highly relevant CSS layout technique, Flexbox
Taught by Dan Denney, an industry professional with Flexbox expertise
Explored through hands-on exercise and interactive materials
Advises students that prior knowledge in CSS is recommended

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in CSS: Using Flexbox for Layout (Interactive) with these activities:
Review your knowledge of flexbox
Refreshes your knowledge of flexbox, ensuring a foundation for the course
Browse courses on Flexbox
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  • Review the official documentation for flexbox
  • Go through a flexbox tutorial
  • Try out some basic flexbox examples
Review Flexbox properties
Familiarize yourself with the properties you'll use to get started with Flexbox.
Browse courses on CSS
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  • Read documentation on Flexbox properties
  • Experiment with Flexbox properties in a code sandbox
Build a simple Flexbox layout
Practice creating a simple Flexbox layout to solidify your understanding of the basics.
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  • Create a new HTML file
  • Add a container element with a Flexbox display
  • Add child elements to the container
  • Style the container and child elements with Flexbox properties
  • Test the layout in different screen sizes
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Build simple layouts with flexbox
Provides hands-on practice in building layouts with flexbox
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  • Create a basic website layout with flexbox
  • Experiment with different flexbox properties
  • Try to recreate a design using flexbox
Attend a flexbox workshop
Provides an opportunity to learn from experts and get feedback on your progress
Browse courses on Flexbox
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  • Find a flexbox workshop in your area
  • Register for the workshop
  • Attend the workshop and actively participate
Follow a tutorial on Flexbox alignment
Learn how to align items in a Flexbox layout using a guided tutorial.
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  • Find a tutorial on Flexbox alignment
  • Follow the tutorial step-by-step
  • Implement the alignment techniques in your own Flexbox layout
Create a cheat sheet for Flexbox properties
Summarize the key Flexbox properties and their effects in a cheat sheet.
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  • List the Flexbox properties
  • Describe the effect of each property
  • Organize the properties into a cheat sheet
Create a portfolio of flexbox layouts
Provides a tangible goal to work towards and showcases your skills
Browse courses on Flexbox
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  • Design a variety of flexbox layouts
  • Code the layouts using flexbox
  • Document your work and present it in a portfolio
Discuss Flexbox challenges with peers
Engage with peers to discuss common challenges and share solutions related to Flexbox.
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  • Join an online discussion forum or study group
  • Post questions or comments on Flexbox-related topics
  • Participate in discussions and learn from others' experiences
Contribute to a Flexbox project on GitHub
Deepen your understanding of Flexbox by contributing to an open-source project.
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  • Find an open-source Flexbox project on GitHub
  • Review the project's documentation and codebase
  • Identify an issue or feature to contribute to
  • Fork the project and make your changes
  • Submit a pull request for your changes
Participate in a Flexbox design challenge
Test your Flexbox skills in a competitive environment and compare your solutions to others.
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  • Find a Flexbox design challenge online
  • Design and implement a Flexbox layout for the challenge
  • Submit your solution and compare it to others

Career center

Learners who complete CSS: Using Flexbox for Layout (Interactive) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
UI Developer
UI Developers are focused on the look, feel, and interaction of digital products. They take design concepts, including typography and color theory, and translate them into user interfaces. As a UI Developer, you will need a knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with CSS being essential to ensure that your designs render optimally on various platforms. This course's focus on CSS will give you the tools you need to excel as a UI Developer.
Web Developer
Web Developers are responsible for building and maintaining websites. They work with designers, content creators, and other stakeholders to create websites that meet the needs of users. As a Web Developer, you will need a knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with CSS being essential to ensure that your designs render optimally on various platforms. This course's focus on CSS will give you the tools you need to excel as a Web Developer.
Front-End Engineer
The work of a Front End Engineer is to write code that determines what users see on the screen and how the elements on the screen interact with the user. The coding languages and frameworks are a critical component of designing great user experiences. As a Front End Engineer, you will need a knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with CSS being essential to ensure that your designs render optimally on various platforms. This course's focus on CSS will give you the tools you need to excel as a Front End Engineer.
Web Designer
Web Designers create the look and feel of websites. They work with clients to determine the overall design and then create the visual elements of the website. As a Web Designer, you will need a knowledge of HTML and CSS. This course's focus on CSS will give you the tools you need to excel as a Web Designer.
Product Designer
Product Designers are responsible for the overall design and functionality of digital products. They work with engineers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to create products that meet the needs of users. As a Product Designer, you will need to understand how users interact with websites and applications. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating a great user experience.
UX Designer
UX Designers focus on the user experience of digital products. They work to ensure that products are easy to use, enjoyable, and efficient. As a UX Designer, you will need to understand how users interact with websites and applications. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating a great user experience.
Interactive Designer
Interactive Designers create digital experiences that combine art and technology. They work with engineers and UX designers to create websites, applications, and other digital products that are both visually appealing and functional. As an Interactive Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of design principles, including typography and color theory. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective interactive experiences.
Graphic designer
Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. As a Graphic Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of design principles, including typography and color theory. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective graphics.
Creative Director
Creative Directors oversee the creative vision of a variety of projects, including websites, advertisements, and marketing campaigns. They work with clients to determine the overall creative vision and then lead a team of creatives to execute that vision. As a Creative Director, you will need to have a strong understanding of design principles, including typography and color theory. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective creative direction.
Art Director
Art Directors oversee the visual aspects of a variety of projects, including websites, advertisements, and marketing campaigns. They work with clients to determine the overall design vision and then lead a team of designers to create the visual elements of the project. As an Art Director, you will need to have a strong understanding of design principles, including typography and color theory. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective art direction.
Copywriter
Copywriters create written content for a variety of purposes, including websites, advertisements, and marketing campaigns. They work with clients to determine the overall message and tone of the content and then write the copy that will be used. As a Copywriter, you will need to have a strong understanding of writing principles, including grammar and punctuation. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective copywriting.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers oversee the marketing and advertising campaigns of a company. They work with a team of marketers to develop and execute marketing plans that will reach the target audience and achieve the company's marketing goals. As a Marketing Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of marketing principles. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective marketing campaigns.
Project Manager
Project Managers oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects. They work with a team of project stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. As a Project Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of project management principles. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective project plans.
Product Manager
Product Managers oversee the development and launch of new products and services. They work with a team of engineers, designers, and marketers to bring new products to market that meet the needs of the target audience. As a Product Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of product development principles. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective products.
Account Manager
Account Managers oversee the relationship between a company and its clients. They work with clients to ensure that their needs are met and that they are satisfied with the company's products or services. As an Account Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of customer service principles. This course's focus on CSS will help you understand how to create layouts that are both visually appealing and functional, which is essential for creating effective client relationships.

Reading list

We've selected 11 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in CSS: Using Flexbox for Layout (Interactive).
Provides a comprehensive guide to Flexbox. It covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, and it includes plenty of examples and exercises. This book valuable resource for anyone who wants to master Flexbox.
Provides a practical guide to Flexbox. It covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, and it includes plenty of examples and exercises. This book valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Flexbox or who wants to learn how to use Flexbox to create real-world layouts.
Covers all aspects of CSS layout, including Flexbox, Grid, and floats. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to create modern, responsive layouts. Flexbox is covered in chapter 2, which valuable starting point for beginners who want to learn more about the basics.
Covers all aspects of CSS, including Flexbox. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about CSS in general or who wants to learn how to use Flexbox in their projects.
Covers the basics of responsive web design, including how to use Flexbox to create layouts that adapt to different screen sizes. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to create websites that are accessible and usable on all devices.
Covers a wide range of web development topics, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. It includes a chapter on Flexbox, and it good choice for anyone who wants to learn more about web development in general.
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Comprehensive guide to CSS3, including a chapter on Flexbox. It valuable reference for anyone who wants to learn more about CSS3 and how to use it to create effective and stylish websites.
Covers a wide range of responsive web design topics, including HTML5, CSS3, and Flexbox. It great choice for anyone who wants to learn more about responsive web design and how to use Flexbox to create responsive layouts.
Comprehensive reference guide to CSS, including a chapter on Flexbox. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about CSS and how to use it to create effective and stylish websites.
Collection of recipes for solving common CSS problems. It includes a section on Flexbox, and it good choice for anyone who wants to learn more about Flexbox and how to use it to solve common layout problems.
Comprehensive guide to CSS layout, including a chapter on Flexbox. It valuable reference for anyone who wants to learn more about CSS layout and how to use Flexbox effectively.

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