CSS3 For Dummies

Learn to:

• Define and apply CSS3 effects and transforms
• Take advantage of improved mobile compatibility
• Use CSS3 animation and interactivity features
• Maximize the power of HTML5 with CSS3

Learn the great new features in CSS3 and create web pages that pop it's all here!

CSS3 is loaded with cool new features like better mobility, cleaner code, and less maintenance. And because web building today requires mobile compatibility, you don't want to wait! Learn to use CSS3 shortcuts; work with fonts, colors, and graphics; build pages with Dynamic Drive; create themes; customize the interface with jQuery UI; and more.

• The magic of CSS understand the advantages of CSS, start creating pages that use CSS formatting, and discover CSS shortcuts
• Develop your skills discover how developers and programmers use CSS3 to create sites
• Layouts, quick 'n' easy define a basic layout, add functionality with jQuery, and explore layout options with Dynamic Drive
• Welcome to the library see how to access all your favorite libraries and generators using the Google API
• Roll out the themes use ThemeRoller to create interesting, usable themes with less work
• Dynamics of a great site liven up your site with animations, button controls, and cool icons by using the Dynamic Drive tools
• Make it your own find the CSS for a pre–built library or generator and modify the content with specialized effects and graphics

Open the book and find:

• How to use CSS selectors
• What you need to know about fonts
• All about colors
• Some super CSS shortcuts
• Interesting things you can do with the Google API
• Tips on using ColorZilla
• Where vendors typically hide the CSS
• Great places to find libraries and generators

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with CSS3 5

Chapter 1: Understanding CSS3 7

Chapter 2: Performing Basic Tasks 21

Chapter 3: Working with Fonts and Colors 45

Chapter 4: Working with Graphics 61

Chapter 5: Using CSS Shortcuts 85

Part II: Making Layouts Fast and Simple with Libraries 113

Chapter 6: Creating a Test Site with jQuery and jQuery UI 115

Chapter 7: Creating Pages Using Dynamic Drive 155

Chapter 8: Using the Google API 175

Part III: Working with CSS3 Generators 191

Chapter 9: Managing Colors Using ColorZilla 193

Chapter 10: Creating Themes Using ThemeRoller 215

Chapter 11: Using the Dynamic Drive Tools 237

Part IV: Modifying Pre–Built Content for a Unique Look 257

Chapter 12: Understanding CSS for Libraries and Generators 259

Chapter 13: Modifying the jQuery and jQuery UI CSS 269

Chapter 14: Modifying the Dynamic Drive CSS 291

Part V: The Part of Tens 311

Chapter 15: Ten Phenomenal Places to Find Libraries 313

Chapter 16: Ten Phenomenal Places to Find Generators 323

Chapter 17: Ten Quick Ways to Produce a Great Layout 335

Index 345

John Paul Mueller is a technical writer and editor, and the author of more than 300 articles and over 90 books. He has contributed to numerous technical publications, including DevSource and SQL Server Professional, and his books run the gamut from beginner guides to advanced programming instruction.