Become a programmer: Understanding Code, and writing modern HTML & CSS
summary
Quick, practical intro that teaches how to think like a coder then applies it to build a real webpage called Continuous Good using only HTML and CSS (files downloadable from the DrupalCampNJ session page and the Drupal TV recording). Covers semantic tags, attributes, CSS selectors (IDs vs classes), specificity math, and common principles (KISS, DRY, SRP, YAGNI). Emphasizes testing in multiple browsers, using a plain text editor, and “make it work then refactor.”
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction to coding
- 10:09Programming fundamentals
- 27:01Understanding HTML basics
- 40:27HTML semantic elements
- 50:32Introduction to CSS
- 57:32CSS selectors and specificity
- 1:00:00Q&A and closing
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