CSS Secrets
Dive into 'CSS Secrets' by Lea Verou, where the artistry of web design meets practical mastery. Uncover powerful techniques that transform mundane styles into breathtaking visual experiences. Each chapter reveals clever hacks and innovative solutions for common styling challenges, making your CSS not just effective, but enchanting. With real-world examples and insights from a leading expert, you'll discover the secrets that elevate your web projects. Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and revolutionize your approach to CSS?
By Lea Verou
Published: 2014
""In the world of CSS, creativity is only limited by your imagination; every line of code is a brushstroke on the canvas of the web.""
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Based on two popular talks from author Lea Verou - including CSS3 Secrets: 10 things you may not know about CSS - this practical guide provides more than 50 undocumented techniques and tips for using CSS3 to create better websites. The talks that spawned this book have been top-rated by W3Conf and .net magazine. Get information you won't find in any other book Learn through small, easily digestible chapters Helps you understand CSS more deeply so you can improve your own solutions Apply Lea's techniques to problems other than those she discusses Gain tips from a rockstar author who works for W3C - the organization responsible for CSS.
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Lea Verou
Lea Verou is a prominent author and web developer, recognized for her contributions to the fields of web standards and CSS. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book 'CSS Secrets: Better Solutions to Everyday Web Design Problems', which has garnered a dedicated following for its insightful and practical approach to modern web design. Verou is known for her clear, accessible writing style, blending technical expertise with a passion for teaching and empowering other designers and developers. In addition to her published works, she is a well-respected speaker at international conferences and has a strong presence in the web design community.
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- Authors
- Lea Verou
- Published
- August 2014
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media
- ISBN
- 1449372635
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- UX/UI DesignWeb DesignTechnologyDesign
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