🧩 CSS Frameworks

Master popular CSS frameworks to accelerate development and create professional designs

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CSS Frameworks Curriculum

10
Framework Units
6+
Major Frameworks
25+
Practical Projects
Modern
Development Approach
1

Framework Fundamentals

Understand what CSS frameworks are and how they accelerate development.

  • What are CSS frameworks?
  • Benefits and drawbacks
  • Framework comparison
  • Choosing the right framework
  • Setup and installation
  • Framework architecture
  • Best practices
  • Performance considerations
2

Bootstrap Basics

Learn Bootstrap, the world's most popular CSS framework.

  • Bootstrap introduction
  • Grid system
  • Container and rows
  • Responsive columns
  • Typography classes
  • Spacing utilities
  • Color system
  • Basic components
3

Bootstrap Components

Master Bootstrap's pre-built components for rapid UI development.

  • Navigation bars
  • Cards and panels
  • Buttons and forms
  • Modals and alerts
  • Carousels
  • Dropdown menus
  • Progress bars
  • Tables and lists
4

Tailwind CSS Introduction

Explore the utility-first approach with Tailwind CSS.

  • Utility-first philosophy
  • Installation and setup
  • Configuration file
  • Core concepts
  • Spacing system
  • Typography utilities
  • Color palette
  • Responsive design
5

Tailwind Advanced Features

Master advanced Tailwind concepts and customization.

  • Custom utilities
  • Component extraction
  • Pseudo-class variants
  • Dark mode support
  • Custom themes
  • Plugin system
  • JIT compilation
  • Production optimization
6

Bulma Framework

Build modern interfaces with Bulma's flexbox-based framework.

  • Bulma introduction
  • Flexbox approach
  • Modular system
  • Column layouts
  • Element styling
  • Component library
  • Modifier classes
  • Customization
7

Foundation Framework

Create responsive sites with Foundation's professional-grade framework.

  • Foundation overview
  • XY Grid system
  • Responsive utilities
  • Component library
  • JavaScript plugins
  • Sass integration
  • Customization options
  • Email framework
8

Semantic UI

Build beautiful, semantic interfaces with Semantic UI.

  • Semantic approach
  • Natural language classes
  • UI elements
  • Collections
  • Views and modules
  • Behaviors
  • Theming system
  • React integration
9

Framework Customization

Learn to customize frameworks to match your design requirements.

  • Custom variables
  • Sass/SCSS integration
  • Theme creation
  • Component overrides
  • Build processes
  • Selective imports
  • Performance optimization
  • Brand consistency
10

Framework Migration and Best Practices

Master migration strategies and framework best practices.

  • Migration strategies
  • Version updates
  • Legacy support
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Testing approaches
  • Future considerations

Unit 1: Framework Fundamentals

Understand what CSS frameworks are and how they accelerate development.

What are CSS Frameworks?

Learn the definition and purpose of CSS frameworks in modern web development.

Pre-built Styles Components Grid Systems Utilities
CSS frameworks are pre-written CSS libraries that provide a foundation for building websites quickly. They include grid systems, typography, components, and utilities to speed up development and ensure consistency.
<!-- Without Framework -->
<div class="custom-button">Click Me</div>
<style>
.custom-button {
  background: #007bff;
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
</style>

<!-- With Bootstrap Framework -->
<button class="btn btn-primary">Click Me</button>
Bootstrap Button Example

Benefits and Drawbacks

Understand the advantages and potential disadvantages of using CSS frameworks.

Benefits:
• Faster development with pre-built components
• Consistent design patterns and spacing
• Cross-browser compatibility built-in
• Responsive design out of the box
• Large community and documentation
• Easier team collaboration
Potential Drawbacks:
• Learning curve for framework-specific classes
• File size overhead for unused components
• Design limitations and "framework look"
• Dependency on external library updates
• Customization complexity for unique designs

Framework Comparison

Compare popular CSS frameworks to choose the best fit for your projects.

Popular Frameworks:
• Bootstrap: Component-focused, jQuery integration
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first, highly customizable
• Bulma: Modern flexbox, no JavaScript required
• Foundation: Professional, mobile-first approach
• Semantic UI: Human-friendly HTML, rich themes
/* Bootstrap Approach */
<div class="container">
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-md-6">Content</div>
  </div>
</div>

/* Tailwind Approach */
<div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
  <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2">
    <div class="p-4">Content</div>
  </div>
</div>

Unit 2: Bootstrap Basics

Learn Bootstrap, the world's most popular CSS framework.

Bootstrap Grid System

Master Bootstrap's 12-column grid system for responsive layouts.

12 Columns Containers Rows Breakpoints
Bootstrap's grid system uses containers, rows, and columns to layout and align content. It's built with flexbox and is fully responsive with five default breakpoints.
<!-- Bootstrap Grid Example -->
<div class="container">
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-12 col-md-8">Main Content</div>
    <div class="col-12 col-md-4">Sidebar</div>
  </div>
</div>

<!-- Responsive Columns -->
<div class="row">
  <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4">Item 1</div>
  <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4">Item 2</div>
  <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-4">Item 3</div>
</div>
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3

Bootstrap Typography

Style text content using Bootstrap's typography classes and utilities.

Typography Classes:
• Display headings: .display-1 to .display-4
•