{"id":14658,"date":"2023-01-30T10:59:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T07:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kodingtech.com\/?p=14658"},"modified":"2023-01-30T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T07:59:27","slug":"what-is-css-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/css-ce-este-si-beneficii\/","title":{"rendered":"What is CSS: Benefits for your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most entrepreneurs, except those with an IT background, will not encounter the issue of programming languages or styling until they open a business. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/opening-an-online-business-it-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At that moment, they will realize that they also need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stringtech.ro\/creare-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website creation<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by a developer\/designer, but also by various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/it-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#039;ve read the title and are wondering what CSS means, then this article is for you. We&#039;ll explain what CSS is, how it relates to HTML, how you can use the two languages, and what advantages there are to using CSS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does CSS mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS is short for Cascading Style Sheets, which is not a very appealing name. In fact, although we generally refer to CSS as a programming language, like HTML, the subject of our article is more of a styling language for HTML elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS is used to define the styles used for a web page, from design to layout and display variations for different screen sizes and devices. With the help of the styling language, you will establish the fonts, colors, paragraphs and most of the configurations for your site. If the style chosen is appealing to the eye, the end user will have a pleasant browsing experience and will be happy to return to your site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to use CSS? Some examples of changes you can make with CSS include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paragraph formatting;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing the letters;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underlining or ununderlining links;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing the colors for links between pages;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating link buttons or text boxes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adjusting the edges;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alignment of elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of CSS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of CSS begins in 1997, when it was created for web developers who wanted to define the visual appearance of the pages they created. Its goal was to allow the separation of content and code structure from visual design, something that had never been seen before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the language&#039;s popularity only grew in the 2000s, when web browsers began to use more than the basic fonts and colors that CSS provided. Today, every modern browser supports all levels of CSS and most web designers use it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of CSS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three ways a designer can write CSS in an HTML file. The first is Inline CSS, which is where the style is defined directly in the code for each element. The second is Internal CSS, which is where the style is defined directly in the HTML code. The last is External CSS, which is where the style is defined in an external file.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features of the CSS styling language<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, CSS is a programming language that is not very difficult to use, and it is recommended for simplifying the presentation process of web pages. The styles for a page can be defined in the Head of an HTML document, in the Body part or in an external CSS file. This styling system offers the freedom to override an already defined style, using the following hierarchy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first, the style defined in the external file will be taken into account;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the second considered will be the style defined in the Head area;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last on the list of importance will be inline CSS.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most popular CSS code editors are: Atom, Brackets, Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, Komodo Edit (the simplest), Espresso (for Mac OS users) and Notepad++ (suitable for HTML &amp; CSS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All styles will be defined by tags, more precisely codes, and can be used for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the color of a page;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selecting background images;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">character spacing in a text and other text editing options;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adding tables;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering URLs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2D transformation of elements on the page;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adding animations to elements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pagination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adding buttons;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">image configuration and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s also worth learning the most important terms in the CSS programming language:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selectors. Used to identify the element in the HTML code to which the style is associated. They can include multiple selections or a single element;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Values. Used after elements have been selected and their appearance has been established. Values determine the properties of the elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relationship between CSS and HTML<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-turned-on-laptop-computer-943096\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-turned-on-laptop-computer-943096\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are HTML and CSS? As I said above, two programming languages. However, there are some differences between them. HTML is more of a markup language, not a styling language like CSS. Although they are different programming languages, which have different codes, they complement each other perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If HTML provides the browser with information about how the elements on the page are structured, CSS tells the browser how this information will look. Basically, to present a document to users, you will need to transform it into a form that is usable by the public. Even though HTML can be used without CSS, you will lose the aesthetic component of your website. It will work, but that&#039;s about it. If you really want to attract the attention of users, you will also need CSS knowledge, preferably provided by specialists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of using CSS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a technical point of view, using CSS means a better measured page layout and a reduced file size, so less bandwidth, and consequently faster loading times. However, we don&#039;t think you&#039;re that interested in the technical aspects. You probably want to discover what are the benefits of using CSS for your business website. Here are the most important ones:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save time. The designer can write the code once and then use it again and again in all HTML pages. In addition, there is the possibility of creating a definitive style for each HTML element, which can then be transferred to any web page that needs it;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any formatting changes are easier. CSS allows you to edit only the style sheets that correspond to the element(s) and the code will be applied to all pages that use that element(s);<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pages will load faster. Technically, I&#039;ve already mentioned this, as it&#039;s obvious that a page will take longer to load as you add more code to it. CSS allows you to use less code by applying rules to all the tags in an HTML file. So your clients will have less time to wait for each page to load.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The user will benefit from a more pleasant experience. It will be much easier for customers to navigate if the text and buttons are well organized and placed in logical places, from the readers&#039; perspective;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatibility with all devices. You want your customers to be able to access your website regardless of the device they have, right? CSS ensures optimal visibility and intuitive navigation, no matter how small the screen of the devices used by customers is;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are global web standards. If you use CSS, you ensure that your pages will be compatible with all types of browsers, so the entire market is accessible to you;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, CSS is better suited for styling than HTML, offering a wider range of attributes and customization options for your website, whether we&#039;re talking about creating or <a href=\"https:\/\/stringtech.ro\/refacere-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website restoration<\/a>. If you need any other advice regarding your website, don&#039;t hesitate to contact us. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/what-is-it-consulting-and-what-are-its-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT consulting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We recommend both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/it-solutions\/it-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/business-solutions\/it-equipment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which you will need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Majoritatea antreprenorilor, cu exceptia celor care au un background in domeniul IT, nu se vor lovi de problema limbajelor de programare sau stilizare pana nu-si deschid un business online. 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