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Introduction to CSS

Selectors
CSS selectors are the foundation of styling web pages. They allow you to
precisely target elements within your HTML code and apply styles to them.

by Sebar rex
ID Selectors
ID selectors are used to target a single element on a page. They are identified by the "#" symbol
followed by the unique ID assigned to the HTML element.

Specificity Uniqueness
ID selectors have high specificity, meaning Each ID should be unique within an
they override other selectors with lower HTML document. Avoid using the same
specificity. ID for multiple elements.
Class Selectors
Class selectors are used to target multiple elements that share a common class attribute. They are identified by the "." symbol followed by the
class name.

Flexibility Reusability Specificity

Class selectors allow you to apply the Classes can be reused throughout your Class selectors have lower specificity
same style to multiple elements, reducing HTML document, ensuring consistency compared to ID selectors.
code repetition. in styling.
Combining ID and Class Selectors
You can combine ID and class selectors to target specific elements more precisely. This can be achieved by using both the "#" and "."
symbols in your selector.

Selector Description

#myId .myClass Targets elements with the class "myClass" within the element
with the ID "myId"

.myClass #myId Targets elements with the ID "myId" within the element with
the class "myClass"
Best Practices for Selector Usage
Using CSS selectors effectively can greatly improve your website's performance and maintainability. Follow these best practices to write
clean and efficient CSS code.

1 Avoid Universal Selectors 2 Keep Selectors Short


The "*" selector targets all elements on the page, which can Short and concise selectors improve readability and make
be inefficient. Use more specific selectors instead. your code easier to maintain.

3 Use Proper Naming Conventions 4 Utilize CSS Preprocessors


Naming your classes and IDs in a clear and consistent Preprocessors like Sass and Less can help you organize
manner helps in understanding the purpose of each selector. your CSS code and enhance its functionality.

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