✨ Advanced CSS

Master sophisticated CSS techniques and modern features for professional web development

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Advanced CSS Curriculum

14
Advanced Units
~150
Advanced Techniques
25+
Complex Projects
Modern
CSS Features
1

Advanced Selectors

Master complex selectors and pseudo-elements for precise targeting.

  • Complex combinators
  • Advanced pseudo-classes
  • Structural pseudo-classes
  • Custom pseudo-elements
  • Attribute selector patterns
  • Negation selectors
  • Selector performance
  • Modern selector features
2

CSS Grid Mastery

Create sophisticated layouts with advanced CSS Grid techniques.

  • Grid template areas
  • Subgrid
  • Grid auto-placement
  • Dense grid packing
  • Responsive grid layouts
  • Grid and flexbox hybrid
  • Grid animation
  • Complex grid patterns
3

Advanced Flexbox

Explore advanced flexbox patterns and complex layout scenarios.

  • Flex algorithms deep dive
  • Flex shorthand mastery
  • Complex flex layouts
  • Flex and grid integration
  • Responsive flex patterns
  • Flex accessibility
  • Performance considerations
  • Advanced flex examples
4

CSS Transforms and 3D

Create stunning 3D effects and advanced transformations.

  • 3D transforms
  • Perspective
  • Transform-style
  • Backface visibility
  • Complex 3D scenes
  • Transform origins
  • Matrix transformations
  • Performance optimization
5

Advanced Animations

Build complex animations and micro-interactions.

  • Keyframe animations
  • Animation timing functions
  • Complex animation sequences
  • Animation performance
  • WAAPI integration
  • Scroll-driven animations
  • Physics-based animations
  • Animation best practices
6

CSS Custom Properties

Leverage CSS variables for dynamic and maintainable styles.

  • Advanced variable patterns
  • Computed variables
  • Variable inheritance
  • Dynamic theming
  • JavaScript integration
  • Variable performance
  • Fallback strategies
  • Variable debugging
7

CSS Functions and Calculations

Master CSS functions for dynamic and responsive designs.

  • calc() advanced usage
  • min(), max(), clamp()
  • Color functions
  • Math functions
  • CSS counters
  • Attribute functions
  • Custom function patterns
  • Function composition
8

Advanced Typography

Create sophisticated typography with modern CSS features.

  • Variable fonts
  • Font feature settings
  • OpenType features
  • Text effects
  • Advanced text layout
  • Responsive typography
  • Typography performance
  • Accessibility considerations
9

CSS Filters and Effects

Apply advanced visual effects using CSS filters and blend modes.

  • Filter functions
  • SVG filters
  • Backdrop filters
  • Blend modes
  • Masking and clipping
  • Filter animations
  • Performance impact
  • Creative effects
10

Container Queries

Build truly responsive components with container queries.

  • Container query syntax
  • Containment contexts
  • Size queries
  • Style queries
  • Container units
  • Responsive components
  • Browser support
  • Polyfill strategies
11

CSS Logical Properties

Create internationalization-ready styles with logical properties.

  • Logical vs physical
  • Writing modes
  • Direction support
  • Logical margins and padding
  • Logical borders
  • Logical positioning
  • RTL/LTR considerations
  • Migration strategies
12

CSS Houdini and Custom Elements

Extend CSS with Houdini APIs and custom styling approaches.

  • Paint API
  • Properties and Values API
  • Layout API
  • Animation Worklet
  • Custom properties
  • Worklet registration
  • Browser support
  • Practical applications
13

Performance and Optimization

Optimize CSS for performance and efficient rendering.

  • Critical CSS
  • CSS loading strategies
  • Selector performance
  • Animation performance
  • Paint and layout optimization
  • CSS containment
  • Bundle optimization
  • Measurement tools
14

CSS Architecture

Structure and organize CSS for large-scale applications.

  • CSS methodologies
  • Component architecture
  • CSS-in-JS patterns
  • Design systems
  • Naming conventions
  • Modular CSS
  • CSS preprocessing
  • Maintenance strategies

Unit 1: Advanced Selectors

Master complex selectors and pseudo-elements for precise targeting.

Complex Combinators

Use advanced combinator selectors for precise element targeting.

Descendant Child Sibling Adjacent
Advanced combinators allow you to select elements based on their relationship to other elements in the DOM tree, enabling precise targeting without adding extra classes.
/* Child combinator */
.nav > li { /* Direct children only */ }

/* Adjacent sibling */
h2 + p { /* First paragraph after h2 */ }

/* General sibling */
h2 ~ p { /* All paragraphs after h2 */ }

/* Complex combinations */
.sidebar > .widget:first-child + .widget {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

Structural Pseudo-classes

Target elements based on their position and relationship in the document structure.

Structural Selectors:
• :nth-child(n): Select based on position
• :nth-of-type(n): Select by element type position
• :first-child, :last-child: First/last children
• :only-child: Elements with no siblings
• :empty: Elements with no content
/* Advanced nth patterns */
tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f5f5f5; }
tr:nth-child(3n+1) { font-weight: bold; }

/* Type-based selection */
p:nth-of-type(2) { font-size: 1.2em; }

/* Empty state styling */
.content:empty::before {
  content: "No content available";
  color: #666;
}

Custom Pseudo-elements

Create virtual elements with ::before and ::after pseudo-elements.

Pseudo-element Applications:
• Decorative elements without extra HTML
• Icons and symbols
• Tooltip content
• Overlay effects
• Complex shapes and designs
/* Decorative quote marks */
blockquote::before {
  content: "❝";
  font-size: 2em;
  color: #8b5cf6;
  float: left;
}