Blog preview card solved using vanilla CSS and HTML.
Design comparison
Solution retrospective
I am most proud of how quickly I solved this challenge compared with the last challenge.
What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?I did not know how to import fonts into CSS which I learnt.
What specific areas of your project would you like help with?Could you please give me tips as to what is an efficient way to center the card on the screen in this specific project?
Community feedback
- @StroudyPosted about 2 months ago
Exceptional work! You’re showing great skill here. I’ve got a couple of minor suggestions that could make this stand out even more…
- Wrapping a HTML element that already has meaning with a
<div>
on its own, Is not necessary,
<div class="theme"> <p>Learning</p> </div>
-
Using
font-display: swap
in your@font-face
rule improves performance by showing fallback text until the custom font loads, preventing a blank screen (flash of invisible text). The downside is a brief flash when the font switches, but it’s usually better than waiting for text to appear. -
Using a full modern CSS reset is beneficial because it removes default browser styling, creating a consistent starting point for your design across all browsers. It helps avoid unexpected layout issues and makes your styles more predictable, ensuring a uniform appearance on different devices and platforms, check out this site for a Full modern reset
-
Using
position: absolute
is not always best practice because it removes elements from the normal document flow, making layouts harder to manage and potentially causing overlap or misalignment on different screen sizes. Instead, use flexible layout techniques like CSS Grid or Flexbox for more responsive and maintainable designs. -
Line height is usually unitless to scale proportionally with the font size, keeping text readable across different devices. Best practice is to use a unitless value like
1.5
for flexibility. Avoid using fixed units likepx
or%
, as they don't adapt well to changes in font size or layout. -
While
px
is useful for precise, fixed sizing, such asborder-width
,border-radius
,inline-padding
, and<img>
sizes, it has limitations. Pixels don't scale well with user settings or adapt to different devices, which can negatively impact accessibility and responsiveness. For example, usingpx
for font sizes can make text harder to read on some screens, Check this article why font-size must NEVER be in pixels. In contrast, relative units likerem
and adjust based on the user’s preferences and device settings, making your design more flexible and accessible. Usepx
where exact sizing is needed, but prefer relative units for scalable layouts. If you want a deeper explanation watch this video by Kevin Powell CSS em and rem explained. Another great resource I found useful is this px to rem converter based on the default font-size of 16 pixel. -
I think you can benefit from using a naming convention like BEM (Block, Element, Modifier) is beneficial because it makes your CSS more organized, readable, and easier to maintain. BEM helps you clearly understand the purpose of each class, avoid naming conflicts, and create reusable components, leading to a more scalable codebase. For more details BEM,
I hope you’re finding this guidance useful! Keep refining your skills and tackling new challenges with confidence. You’re making great progress—stay motivated and keep coding with enthusiasm! 💻
Marked as helpful1@hopefulobjectPosted about 2 months agoThank you so much @Stroudy. You have helped me a ton!
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- @WasaanyiPosted about 2 months ago
🚀Well done on completing the challenge.🚀
You may consider sanding down the rough edges in CSS, the link below is beneficial custom-css-reset
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