Mastering CSS Layout
Become confident in building any CSS layout by learning the fundamental CSS Design Patterns and Best Practices that are responsible for all the CSS layouts in the world.
Make CSS easy and intuitive by identifying those building blocks in seconds in every layout and learn how to code each of them using CSS Grid or Flexbox. By the end of this course, CSS will finally "click".
Everything will make sense and you'll know how to build from scratch or edit both simple and complex layouts.
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1 hr 27 mins
26 Videos
28 Exercises
Travis Waith-Mair
👋 Hi! I'm Travis Waith-Mair. I am a senior front-end developer and the creator of the Bedrock Layout Primitives, https://bedrock-layout.dev/, a library of components designed to make layout composition easier.
I am also the author of The newline Guide to Composing Layouts in React here at newline.
01Remote
You can take the course from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a computer and an internet connection.
02Self-Paced
Learn at your own pace, whenever it's convenient for you. With no rigid schedule to worry about, you can take the course on your own terms.
03Community
Join a vibrant community of other students who are also learning with Mastering CSS Layout. Ask questions, get feedback and collaborate with others to take your skills to the next level.
04Structured
Learn in a cohesive fashion that's easy to follow. With a clear progression from basic principles to advanced techniques, you'll grow stronger and more skilled with each module.
What You Will Build In This Course
Unlock the Secrets of CSS Layouts with Practical Expertise in Design Patterns
How to make CSS make sense by understanding the fundamental building blocks of web pages
How to build any layout you want and keep it sturdy and unbreakable
How to instantly recognize common problems in web layouts
What are the 7 Design Patterns that help you solve every layout problem you're going to ever face
How to detect what design patterns were used and where in each layout
How to implement these Design Patterns in both CSS Grid and Flexbox
What you should and shouldn't do when building your layouts
When to use CSS Grid and when to opt for Flexbox instead (and why)
How to become confident in your CSS layout skills
How to build layouts in record time
Why CSS Feels Hard and Frustrating
CSS is different than any other programming language. That's because it's not a programming language itself.
And that's why CSS can feel painful, stressing, and overwhelming.
A common misconception is that with enough practice and experience, it will somehow just "click" eventually, but it doesn't work that way.
This is what happens when you try to build a layout without first learning, understanding, and implementing the fundamentals.
And this is when CSS feels like throwing mud at the wall and hoping something sticks.
This is when editing a layout feels like defusing a bomb where one wrong move will turn everything to dust.
Flexbox and Grid definitely make things easier, and so does Bootstrap and TailwindCSS. But these alone are not enough to help you feel confident in your abilities to build complex, responsive CSS layouts.
It's like thinking you're a great painter because you have a canvas and a brush.
These are just tools. But to paint a masterpiece, you need to know the fundamentals of painting.
And to build a picture-perfect layout that will last, you need to learn the fundamental CSS Design Patterns.
How Mastering CSS Layouts Helps:
Mastering CSS Layouts teaches you the 7 fundamental Design Patterns that are used to build every layout in existence in the most simple and sturdy way that's easy to make responsive.
You'll not only be able to recognize them, but also know exactly how to use them in real-life scenarios like complex landing pages, SaaS interfaces, and more.
You can finally feel confident in your ability to build any layout there is from scratch or edit an existing layout without breaking anything.
Because you'll know what you should and shouldn't do when building your layout.
Thanks to the best practices and foundational building blocks that are used to build all complex and responsive layouts.
These Design Patterns work with both Flexbox and CSS Grid so you can use whichever you want whenever it's time to build or edit a layout.
And when you see a layout that seems harder to implement, you'll know how to stack patterns on top of each other to achieve the exact result you want every single time.
Course Content Overview
Course Overview: Total Modules: 5 Total Lessons: 24 Total Video Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
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Sample Course Lessons
Course Syllabus and Content
Learn the Best Practices and Design Patterns behind every CSS layout. Know exactly what you should and shouldn't do at all times. And develop the intuition to break every layout into its simplest building blocks and the ability to recreate it with both CSS Grid and Flexbox.
Introduction
1 Lesson 2 Minutes
Learn why Design Patterns are so important and how they simplify and systemize CSS layouts
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Design Patterns in CSS Layout
8 Lessons 16 Minutes
Learn what are the 7 design patterns behind every single CSS layout in the world. What they are and when to use each of them.
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Design Patterns using CSS Grid
7 Lessons 32 Minutes
Deep dive into Design Patterns using CSS Grid. Learn exactly how to build each pattern with CSS Grid and practice your skills.
- Sneak Peek00:06:07
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Design Patterns using Flexbox
7 Lessons 30 Minutes
Deep dive into Design Patterns using Flexbox. Learn exactly how to build each pattern with Flexbox and practice your skills.
- Sneak Peek00:01:47
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Wrapping up
3 Lessons 5 Minutes
Learn advanced layout techniques, find out when to use Flexbox and when to opt in for CSS Grid and wrap up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastering CSS Layout?
Mastering CSS Layout is how you make CSS go from hard and confusing to simple and intuitive.
You'll learn the fundamental Design Patterns and Best Practices that will make CSS finally "click". No more throwing mud at the wall and hoping something sticks.
Instead, you'll be able to identify the patterns behind every layout you see (including the page you're reading right now) and have the ability to recreate and/or edit them.
All in just a single afternoon. The content inside is all-meat and in just a few hours you'll know exactly what to do, how to do it and will even get some practice during each lesson.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is for you if you are a web developer or designer who finds CSS confusing.
If your layouts break when you make a change and you're not sure why.
If you don't have a systematic approach to building layouts and you just "try to make it work".
If you want to feel confident in your ability to create any kind of layout using CSS.
If you understand that building the perfect layout is not about using Flexbox or CSS Grid or Bootstrap, but it's about understanding the fundamental Design Patterns that create your layout's building blocks.
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, this course is for you.
What if I don't like the course?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase by sending us a message.
What is included in the course?
This course includes 5 complete modules. It has 26 videos, totaling 1hr and 27 mins. You’ll have access to every lesson video, textual lesson content, downloadable project code files, interactive IDE, and AI Tutor.
What are there prerequisites for this course? Do I need prior experience with CSS Grid and Flexbox?
While a basic understanding of CSS is recommended, the course is structured to guide both beginners and experienced developers through the implementation of design patterns using CSS Grid and Flexbox.
How will design patterns benefit my web development projects?
Design patterns help you focus on the problem at hand and provide solutions tailored to those challenges. Throughout the course, we'll explore these patterns, initially using CSS Grid syntax and later transitioning seamlessly to CSS Flexbox.
What will I learn?
You will learn how to recognize common problems in web layouts, how to implement design patterns using CSS Grid and Flexbox, and how to create layouts quickly and confidently.
Why take this course?
This course will give you a systematic approach to implementing web layouts. You will learn how to recognize common problems in web layouts, how to implement design patterns using CSS Grid and Flexbox, and how to create layouts quickly and confidently.
How will the course improve my confidence in CSS layout?
By the end of the course, you'll possess not only the technical skills to implement design patterns but also the confidence to approach web layout challenges with intentionality and creativity.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The course offers flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Start, stop, re-watch anytime. It’s expected that you’d spend approximately 3-5 hours going through the entire course materials.
Can I access the course on my mobile device?
Yes, the course is fully responsive and can be accessed on your mobile device.
Is there a certificate upon completion of the course?
Yes, you can get a certificate by sending us a message.
Can I download the course videos?
No, the course videos cannot be downloaded, but they can be accessed online at any time.
What is the price of the course?
The course is currently priced at $39 USD. Alternatively, you can access the complete course as part of the "newline Pro subscription", which costs $30/month.
What if I need help?
You can ask us questions anytime through the community Discord channel or by sending us a message.
