HTML & CSS Fundamentals
Building the Foundation of Modern Web Development
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- HTML-first learning approach
- Clear explanations with practical examples
- Focus on semantic and accessible markup
- Modern CSS layout techniques
- Responsive design fundamentals
Overview
Learn HTML and CSS fundamentals. Build semantic, accessible web pages and responsive layouts while mastering the core structure of modern web development.
The Problem
Many beginners struggle with web development because they lack a solid understanding of HTML structure and how CSS builds upon it.
The Solution
This book teaches HTML-first thinking and practical CSS integration, providing a clear and structured foundation for modern web development.
About This Book
Master the Foundations of Web Development
HTML & CSS Fundamentals is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to building modern websites from the ground up.
This book focuses on HTML as the structural foundation of the web, while introducing CSS as the styling layer that transforms structure into visually engaging experiences.
Why HTML Comes First
Strong web development starts with correct structure. This book teaches you how to think in HTML first—creating semantic, accessible markup before applying design and layout with CSS.
What You Will Learn
- How the web works and how browsers interpret HTML
- HTML structure, syntax, and semantic elements
- Forms, inputs, and user interaction with HTML
- Core CSS concepts and the box model
- Modern layout techniques and responsive design
- Debugging and maintaining clean HTML & CSS
By the end of this book, you will be able to build clean, accessible, and responsive web pages that follow modern best practices.
Marco Rinaldi
Who Is This Book For?
- Absolute beginners in web development
- Designers learning HTML & CSS
- Students and self-taught developers
- Frontend beginners building a solid foundation
- Anyone preparing for JavaScript learning
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Experienced frontend developers
- Readers looking for advanced JavaScript frameworks
- Backend-focused developers only
Table of Contents
- How the Web Works
- Getting Started with Web Development
- HTML Structure and Syntax
- Text, Links, and Media
- Semantic HTML
- Forms and User Input
- Introduction to CSS
- The CSS Box Model
- Colors, Fonts, and Text Styling
- Layout Basics
- Modern Layout Techniques
- Responsive Web Design Basics
- Building Responsive Layouts
- Writing Clean and Maintainable CSS
- Common CSS Pitfalls and Fixes
- Debugging HTML & CSS
- Building a Simple Web Page
- HTML & CSS in Real Projects
- Learning Path After HTML & CSS
Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- No prior programming experience required
