Have you wondered if using a CSS framework will speed up your site development? In this course, senior author James Williamson introduces the types of frameworks available-including the most popular choices among working web developers-and provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons to using a framework.

He guides you through downloading a framework, setting up a directory structure, and building a framework-based site, such as structuring the HTML and working with forms. A separate chapter explores layout Grids, Often included with CSS frameworks, Which Provide a simple system for laying out Page content. Topics include: Understanding boilerplates, Grids, and frameworks Choosing a framework Building your Own framework Crafting a Deployment Strategy Modifying Files Customizing and typography Color Filling in GAPS framework Exploring Grid-based syntax Nesting Grids Using Mobile Grids

Content

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise Files