ADVANCED CSS LAYOUTS

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need any previous tech experience to succeed in this class?

  Yes! Our Advanced CSS class is designed on the assumption that you’re familiar with HTML and CSS. If you’re not sure if your level of skill will be enough for the class, please send us an email at hello@skillcrush.com to find out more. You don’t need to be an HTML and CSS expert, but you should be familiar with HTML and HTML5 tags and know how to code and style a simple website. If you’re an absolute beginner, you can start with our Front End Developer Course. There’s absolutely NO prior knowledge needed for that course, and it’ll prepare you very well for this class!

• I’m a student in Skillcrush’s Coding Responsive Websites class. Will I learn anything new about Flexbox in this class?

  Yes! The Flexbox portion of the Advanced CSS Layouts class starts with a brief introduction and then dives into skills and techniques not covered in our Coding Responsive Websites class. You’ll also learn how to use Flexbox and CSS Grid together!

• Does the Advanced CSS Layouts class build upon what I learned in Skillcrush’s HTML & CSS class?

  Yes! Our HTML & CSS class is designed to give you solid foundational skills in HTML and CSS and an understanding of how they work together to create basic websites. The Advanced CSS Layouts class dives deeper into using HTML and CSS together — and introduces new tools like Flexbox and CSS Grid — so you gain the skills you need to create more sophisticated layouts. It’s a major leveling-up of your coding skills!

• What is CSS Grid?

  CSS Grid is a flexible layout system designed for controlling larger page layouts. It’s a much more flexible version of tables and floats and allows you to control the layout of items across multiple rows and columns. For example, you can use CSS Grid to align several stacked sections of a page next to a long sidebar. And yes — CSS Grid is perfect for responsive layouts!

• What is Flexbox?

  Flexbox is a CSS layout system designed for controlling layouts along a single direction, meaning along a row OR a column. With Flexbox, you can use CSS properties to control the position and alignment of items within the layout. For example, you can use Flexbox to position buttons alongside one another in a navigation bar.

  Flexbox also reduces code complexity (say goodbye to floats!) and makes responsive layouts a breeze.

• Does this class include mobile-first & responsive techniques?

  Yes! This class will teach you modern layout techniques using CSS Grid and Flexbox. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create mobile-first, responsive websites!

• Are there any hidden costs associated with this class?

  Nope! This class utilizes CodeSandbox and Firefox DevTools, both of which are free!

• How do you determine how long it will take to complete this class?

  Work, family, hobbies, life… we get it! Our time estimates are based on the assumption that you can spend about 1-2 hours a day on your classwork, including class projects. We feel confident that this is a reasonable amount of time to commit to learning new skills without having to turn your entire life upside down! At this pace, you should finish this class in 3-4 weeks.

• How long will I have access to my class?

  Once you’ve completed payment for the class, you’ll have access to it for LIFE.

• What skills do you need to become a front end developer?

  There are at least 10 must-have skills to become a front end developer, which you can read about in this blog post here. Proficient knowledge in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with a good handle on Git and Github are probably the most important skills to have! Once you master these, you can add on complementary skills like JavaScript frameworks and CSS preprocessors.