@michaelsalam
Frontend Web Engineer | Technical Writer | Community Builder | Educator
My technical writing has emerged as an intersection between web engineering and a deep interest in education.
I write to help devs at all levels gain true understanding of foundational concepts. Trust me, you don't know as much about the basics as you think you do (^_^)
Frontend openings (part time/freelance), Technical writing gigs or roles, Instructor roles
Nov 18, 2023 · 7 min read · Often underestimated by beginners, knowing how CSS selectors work and how to use them to your advantage is crucial. In this article, we will be going through the different CSS selectors and their use cases. Sit down and grab a snack or something, as ...
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Oct 15, 2023 · 5 min read · Ahh, colors :) They're everywhere. In CSS, several properties define colors for different parts of your web page: backgrounds, borders, outlines, text, and much more. These properties have values, which can be defined using various types of color cod...
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Oct 7, 2023 · 6 min read · If you're familiar with the concept of responsive web design, you would have inevitably made use of media queries. However, without the right approach, media queries can easily be abused. Beyond understanding media queries for responsive design, appr...
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Sep 30, 2023 · 7 min read · CSS units are often used in defining numerical values of certain properties. Just like you measure a distance in centimetres, metres, and so on, several CSS values are defined with units attached. The unit you use then depends on the type of property...
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Sep 23, 2023 · 5 min read · ME: "Have you heard about the CSS box model?" BEGINNER: "Yes, I have." ME: "What can you tell me about it? Explain it to me." BEGINNER: "(O_O)..." As an instructor, I often find myself in situations such as the above. A beginner is learning or has ju...
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