What's CSS

Learn CSS in just 4 hours - no experience required.

CSS is the language that makes the web look good. Whether you're a student, a professional brushing up, or a beginner building your first webpage, this book teaches you the styling skills you actually need - without the fluff.

Written by a computer science professor who has taught web development to thousands of students, What's CSS? Learn It in 4 Hours uses the 80/20 rule: master the 80% of CSS you'll use every day, fast. Every concept is explained in plain English with real code examples and screenshots showing exactly what you'll see in the browser.

Inside you'll learn:

• CSS syntax, selectors, and the cascade - finally explained clearly
• Fonts, colors, gradients, and backgrounds that make pages look professional
• The box model: margins, padding, borders, and shadows
• Modern layout with Flexbox and CSS Grid
• Responsive design that works on phones, tablets, and desktops
• Transitions and animations that bring pages to life
• Three quick-reference appendices covering selectors, properties, units, and colors

This is the follow-up to What's HTML? Learn It in 4 Hours, written in the same simple, easy-to-read format. Use it as a fast course, then keep it on hand as a reference you'll return to again and again.

Style your first page today. For free tutorials and instructor resources, visit whatscss.com.