April 2013
Intermediate to advanced
274 pages
5h 39m
English
Overview
"Sass and Compass for Designers" is an essential guide for web designers looking to streamline their CSS workflows. This book introduces the features and benefits of Sass and Compass, enabling you to produce efficient and cross-browser-compatible CSS quicker and with less effort. In just a few steps, you will learn how to make your designs more responsive and adaptable to any viewport.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to install and set up Sass and Compass quickly to get started in no time.
- Master manipulating colors in CSS for creating visually appealing designs effortlessly.
- Create responsive layouts with your own CSS grid without additional markup.
- Write media-query-based rules that seamlessly integrate with your existing stylesheets.
- Generate cross-browser compatible CSS3 with advanced techniques and tools provided by Compass.
Author(s)
Ben Frain is a leading web designer and seasoned author with extensive experience in CSS, HTML, and modern web technologies. He brings a practical perspective to CSS optimization and efficiency, drawn from years of hands-on expertise. Ben's writing is approachable and precise, aimed at equipping designers with tools and techniques that make their workflows smoother and more effective.
Who is it for?
This book is for web designers who have a good understanding of HTML and CSS but want to take their skills to the next level. If you aspire to streamline your CSS coding process and implement modern solutions for cross-browser compatibility, this guide is for you. Whether you're working on building responsive sites or improving code maintainability, this book will empower you to grow. Let's dive in and unlock new design capabilities together.
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