Not knowing how padding, borders and margins interact with each other across the various browsers is a guarantee that you are going to struggle with CSS layouts. Having a good understanding of the box model will save you hours of figuring out why your layout keeps breaking. Even better, knowing how to break out of the box model will allow you to create layouts that were never possible before.
MoreIf you have found your way here, you have more than likely used CSS to some degree. The syntax is easy to learn, but don’t be fooled into thinking that the concept behind it is. The idea behind CSS is a complex one.
This article will explain the idea behind CSS and how it will simplify web development and give you the freedom to design mind-blowing websites.
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Designing the Obvious: A Common Sense Approach to Web Application Design
Author: Robert Hoekman Jr.
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Director: Gary Hustwit
