I keep it in my office among other books. As a reference, it has proven to be one of the most useful books on my desk so far, and I am an owner of several.
There is a visual diagram for about every significant CSS property,
Here is a condensed Table Of Contents:
CSS Selectors
Pseudo Elements and Selectors (there is a difference!)
Element Display Logic
2D/3D Transforms
Flex / CSS Grid
Animation (brief chapter, only the basics)
Sass/SCSS
You don't often hear about using for-loops and if/else statements in CSS, but the chapter on Sass/SCSS (conveniently included as the last section of the book) sheds some light on advanced topics. So I wouldn't say that this book is entirely for beginners, which was my first thought. But most of the content is definitely targeted at someone who is making first contact with the subject.
This book is packed with value, I end up learning something new every time I browse it. It doesn't cover absolutely every single thing about CSS language in general, but it has pointed me in the right direction on many occasions, especially when I forget how some CSS property works.
Other notes: this is a visual dictionary, as the title suggests. It documents every single CSS property (in common use) with an accompanying visual diagram. Basically, like a preview of what you would expect to see in the browser without having to crack one open, which is very useful when you are a busy person like me.
I found most of the diagrams to be intuitive and if you put effort into this book you can get a lot out of it.
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Disappointed, but still great reference.
First, the disappointment. As a software developer, I get most of my reference material online. On occasion, I like to acquire books that may "look nice" that I can have out for when I have visitors that they can thumb through and look at them, kind of like a geeks coffee table book. Unfortunately, this book failed this horribly. First off, the cover is nice, but the inside pages feel like one grade higher than newsprint. No way will I have this out for people to just thumb through. I'm going to assume now that these pages will absorb any dirt or grease from people fingers and will eventually stain the pages. Second, no color. The pdf (which I'll mention later) of this book is in color, so I expecting color for the examples. Third, the papers just absorb moisture. Just on the trip from Amazon (it's winter storms across the country at this time, so humidity in the air) the pages have absorbed ambient moisture which have caused pages to very slightly curl (was packaged flat and cover is undamaged, so assuming it's not from shipping), so I expect that to continue. Honestly, I was expecting the pages to be like the laminated pages you see in high quality books that have illustrations or other forms of drawn/diagramed examples. For the $30 this book is running, it should have been. Also, at the time of this review, I'd been unable to find any inside page pictures, just cover pics. I believe even the author only posts images from his electronic version (or even the PDF) as his usually shows color.As far as the PDF version, that's what I'll be using. It's in color, searchable (duh) and "clean", meaning it doesn't look like laser printer on newsprint like the book. Actually, I bet I could pick a slightly better paper stock and print this out on my office color laser printer and come out with a better product, well under the $30 mark. And the PDF was a free download from the authors site, although not sure how long he will keep it that way.I'm seriously debating on if I'm going to return the book or not. On the one hand, I want to support the author, who I follow on twitter and enjoy his content. On the other hand, honestly I don't want the book. $10, maybe. $30, no. If the problems I had addressed above were remedied, then $30 for sure. I would like to reiterate though that I have the PDF, so the book was more for casual sharing or having out on a table. But even if I wanted to use it as a reference if I didn't have the PDF, I'd feel like I have to be cautious with the pages.Final word, I'm leaning towards returning it.[Update... a few days later] .. I've decided to keep the book. The ONLY reason is that I want to support a fellow software developer with a good product, even if the quality isn't what I would have (or wanted to) expected. The PDF is still far superior to the book in my opinion. I drop $30 on a lunch here and there, no reason I can't keep this book to support the author for that.[Update... about a month later] .. I've reached out to the author of this book on another matter and not only did he understand my review, but appreciated and accepted my points. He's new to the Amazon book publishing so he's still learning. He is though releasing his newest book now in color based on my review. I've upped the stars primarily because the author is learning and working to make the products better. Can't wait for the new book. (also, he mentioned he may re-release this book in color).
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
There is a visual diagram for about every significant CSS property,
Here is a condensed Table Of Contents:
CSS Selectors
Pseudo Elements and Selectors (there is a difference!)
Element Display Logic
2D/3D Transforms
Flex / CSS Grid
Animation (brief chapter, only the basics)
Sass/SCSS
You don't often hear about using for-loops and if/else statements in CSS, but the chapter on Sass/SCSS (conveniently included as the last section of the book) sheds some light on advanced topics. So I wouldn't say that this book is entirely for beginners, which was my first thought. But most of the content is definitely targeted at someone who is making first contact with the subject.
This book is packed with value, I end up learning something new every time I browse it. It doesn't cover absolutely every single thing about CSS language in general, but it has pointed me in the right direction on many occasions, especially when I forget how some CSS property works.
Other notes: this is a visual dictionary, as the title suggests. It documents every single CSS property (in common use) with an accompanying visual diagram. Basically, like a preview of what you would expect to see in the browser without having to crack one open, which is very useful when you are a busy person like me.
I found most of the diagrams to be intuitive and if you put effort into this book you can get a lot out of it.
This is the review of the most recent version (I got just it as a Christmas present.)
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
I keep it in my office among other books. As a reference, it has proven to be one of the most useful books on my desk so far, and I am an owner of several.Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
There is a visual diagram for about every significant CSS property,
Here is a condensed Table Of Contents:
CSS Selectors
Pseudo Elements and Selectors (there is a difference!)
Element Display Logic
2D/3D Transforms
Flex / CSS Grid
Animation (brief chapter, only the basics)
Sass/SCSS
You don't often hear about using for-loops and if/else statements in CSS, but the chapter on Sass/SCSS (conveniently included as the last section of the book) sheds some light on advanced topics. So I wouldn't say that this book is entirely for beginners, which was my first thought. But most of the content is definitely targeted at someone who is making first contact with the subject.
This book is packed with value, I end up learning something new every time I browse it. It doesn't cover absolutely every single thing about CSS language in general, but it has pointed me in the right direction on many occasions, especially when I forget how some CSS property works.
Other notes: this is a visual dictionary, as the title suggests. It documents every single CSS property (in common use) with an accompanying visual diagram. Basically, like a preview of what you would expect to see in the browser without having to crack one open, which is very useful when you are a busy person like me.
I found most of the diagrams to be intuitive and if you put effort into this book you can get a lot out of it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
As far as the PDF version, that's what I'll be using. It's in color, searchable (duh) and "clean", meaning it doesn't look like laser printer on newsprint like the book. Actually, I bet I could pick a slightly better paper stock and print this out on my office color laser printer and come out with a better product, well under the $30 mark. And the PDF was a free download from the authors site, although not sure how long he will keep it that way.
I'm seriously debating on if I'm going to return the book or not. On the one hand, I want to support the author, who I follow on twitter and enjoy his content. On the other hand, honestly I don't want the book. $10, maybe. $30, no. If the problems I had addressed above were remedied, then $30 for sure. I would like to reiterate though that I have the PDF, so the book was more for casual sharing or having out on a table. But even if I wanted to use it as a reference if I didn't have the PDF, I'd feel like I have to be cautious with the pages.
Final word, I'm leaning towards returning it.
[Update... a few days later] .. I've decided to keep the book. The ONLY reason is that I want to support a fellow software developer with a good product, even if the quality isn't what I would have (or wanted to) expected. The PDF is still far superior to the book in my opinion. I drop $30 on a lunch here and there, no reason I can't keep this book to support the author for that.
[Update... about a month later] .. I've reached out to the author of this book on another matter and not only did he understand my review, but appreciated and accepted my points. He's new to the Amazon book publishing so he's still learning. He is though releasing his newest book now in color based on my review. I've upped the stars primarily because the author is learning and working to make the products better. Can't wait for the new book. (also, he mentioned he may re-release this book in color).
Disappointed, but still great reference.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
First, the disappointment. As a software developer, I get most of my reference material online. On occasion, I like to acquire books that may "look nice" that I can have out for when I have visitors that they can thumb through and look at them, kind of like a geeks coffee table book. Unfortunately, this book failed this horribly. First off, the cover is nice, but the inside pages feel like one grade higher than newsprint. No way will I have this out for people to just thumb through. I'm going to assume now that these pages will absorb any dirt or grease from people fingers and will eventually stain the pages. Second, no color. The pdf (which I'll mention later) of this book is in color, so I expecting color for the examples. Third, the papers just absorb moisture. Just on the trip from Amazon (it's winter storms across the country at this time, so humidity in the air) the pages have absorbed ambient moisture which have caused pages to very slightly curl (was packaged flat and cover is undamaged, so assuming it's not from shipping), so I expect that to continue. Honestly, I was expecting the pages to be like the laminated pages you see in high quality books that have illustrations or other forms of drawn/diagramed examples. For the $30 this book is running, it should have been. Also, at the time of this review, I'd been unable to find any inside page pictures, just cover pics. I believe even the author only posts images from his electronic version (or even the PDF) as his usually shows color.Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
As far as the PDF version, that's what I'll be using. It's in color, searchable (duh) and "clean", meaning it doesn't look like laser printer on newsprint like the book. Actually, I bet I could pick a slightly better paper stock and print this out on my office color laser printer and come out with a better product, well under the $30 mark. And the PDF was a free download from the authors site, although not sure how long he will keep it that way.
I'm seriously debating on if I'm going to return the book or not. On the one hand, I want to support the author, who I follow on twitter and enjoy his content. On the other hand, honestly I don't want the book. $10, maybe. $30, no. If the problems I had addressed above were remedied, then $30 for sure. I would like to reiterate though that I have the PDF, so the book was more for casual sharing or having out on a table. But even if I wanted to use it as a reference if I didn't have the PDF, I'd feel like I have to be cautious with the pages.
Final word, I'm leaning towards returning it.
[Update... a few days later] .. I've decided to keep the book. The ONLY reason is that I want to support a fellow software developer with a good product, even if the quality isn't what I would have (or wanted to) expected. The PDF is still far superior to the book in my opinion. I drop $30 on a lunch here and there, no reason I can't keep this book to support the author for that.
[Update... about a month later] .. I've reached out to the author of this book on another matter and not only did he understand my review, but appreciated and accepted my points. He's new to the Amazon book publishing so he's still learning. He is though releasing his newest book now in color based on my review. I've upped the stars primarily because the author is learning and working to make the products better. Can't wait for the new book. (also, he mentioned he may re-release this book in color).
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
I would not recommend this book to developers that are looking to learn all the CSS essentials and properties. This book does not cover all of them, it is focus on the most common
This is a good book if you are looking for taking advantage of ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
This is a good book if you are looking for taking advantage of the new CSS properties as Flex Box and Grid (this is my case) this book has great visual examples and it's well explained. Also, you can grab a tip or more from CSS essentials.Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
I would not recommend this book to developers that are looking to learn all the CSS essentials and properties. This book does not cover all of them, it is focus on the most common
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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Rob Kendal
Great resource for learners and pros alike
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2019
