The Book of CSS3, 2nd Edition : A Developer's Guide to the Future of Web Design

The Book of CSS3, 2nd Edition distills the murky language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do now, in all major browsers. Overview: CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web. But the docs can be dry, murky, and full of dastardly caveats for inconsistent browser implementations. This completely updated second edition of the best-selling Book of CSS3 distills the dense technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do now, in all major browsers. You'll find fully revised coverage of the updated syntax of gradients, grids, and flexible box layout, as well as all-new chapters on values and sizing, and graphical effects like filter effects and blend modes. With an abundance of real-world examples and a focus on the principles of good design, The Book of CSS3 will help you expand your CSS skills, as you learn how to: Style text with custom font choices, drop shadows, and other effects. -- Create, position, and resize background images on the fly. -- Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations. -- Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images. -- Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions. -- Take control of layout with grids, columns, and flexible alignment. -- Tailor a website's appearance to every type of web-capable device. The companion website includes up-to-date browser compatibility charts, links to tutorials and resources, and live CSS3 examples. The Web can be an ugly place. Make it pretty with The Book of CSS3

CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow. Luckily, The Book of CSS3 distills the heady technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English, so you can get started on your next project right away.

With real-world examples and a focus on results, The Book of CSS3 shows you how to transform ordinary text into stunning, richly detailed web pages fit for any browser. You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS features, like multi-column layouts, borders and box effects, and new color and opacity settings. You'll also learn how to:

• Stylize text with fully customizable outlines, drop shadows, and other effects
• Create, position, and resize unlimited background images on the fly
• Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations
• Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images
• Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions
• Tailor a website's appearance to smartphones and other devices

From the simplest blog layout to the most feature-rich web portal, The Book of CSS3 puts the whole wide world of web design at your fingertips. The future of web design is now-what will you create with it?

"CSS3" is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow. Luckily, "The Book of CSS3" distills the heady technical language of the "CSS3" specification into plain English, so you can get started on your next project right away. With real-world examples and a focus on results, "The Book of CSS3" shows you how to transform ordinary text into stunning, richly detailed web pages fit for any browser. You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS features, like multi-column layouts, borders and box effects, and new color and opacity settings. You'll also learn how to: Stylize text with fully customizable outlines, drop shadows, and other effects Create, position, and resize unlimited background images on the fly Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions Tailor a website's appearance to smartphones and other devices From the simplest blog layout to the most feature-rich web portal, "The Book of CSS3" puts the whole wide world of web design at your fingertips. The future of web design is now--what will you create with it? CSS3 is behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow and browser implementations are scattershot at best.The Book of CSS3 distills the dense technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do right now, in all major browsers. With real-world examples and a focus on the principles of good design, it extends your CSS skills, helping you transform ordinary markup into stunning, richly-styled web pages.You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS3 features and learn how to:–Stylize text with fully customizable outlines, drop shadows, and other effects–Create, position, and resize background images on the fly– Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations–Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images–Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions–Tailor a website's appearance to smartphones and other devicesA companion website includes up-to-date browser compatibility charts and live CSS3 examples for you to explore.The Web can be an ugly place—add a little style to it with The Book of CSS3. CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web. But the docs can be dry, murky, and full of dastardly caveats for inconsistent browser implementations. This completely updated second edition of the best-selling Book of CSS3 distills the dense technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do now, in all major browsers. You'll find fully revised coverage of the updated syntax of gradients, grids, and flexible box layout, as well as all-new chapters on values and sizing, and graphical effects like filter effects and blend modes. With an abundance of real-world examples and a focus on the principles of good design, The Book of CSS3 will help you expand your CSS skills, as you learn how to: –Style text with custom font choices, drop shadows, and other effects –Create, position, and resize background images on the fly –Spice up static web pages with... CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow. Luckily, The Book of CSS3 distills the heady technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English, so you can get started on your next project right away. With real-world examples and a focus on results, The Book of CSS3 shows you how to transform ordinary text into stunning, richly detailed web pages fit for any browser. You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS features, like multi-column layouts, borders and box effects, and new color and opacity settings. You'll also learn how From the simplest blog layout to the most feature-rich web portal, The Book of CSS3 puts the whole wide world of web design at your fingertips. The future of web design is nowwhat will you create with it? 5 Reasons to Start Using CSS3 from the Author CSS3 is the latest revision of cascading style sheets, the language used to define the look and formatting of web documents. A still-evolving standard, CSS3 presents a moving target for developers who need to stay abreast of which features are supported by particular web browsers. The Book of CSS3 uses real-world examples to teach developers the fundamentals of the CSS3 specification, highlighting the latest developments and future features, while paying close attention to current browser implementations. Each chapter examines a different CSS3 module, and teaches the reader to use exciting new By Peter Gasston. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.