Lesson 1: Introduction to CSS Flexbox
In this foundational lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of CSS Flexbox, a powerful layout model that allows for dynamic and responsive web layouts. Flexbox simplifies the process of designing complex layouts by providing a set of properties for distributing space among items in a container and aligning them in various ways.
We’ll start by explaining the fundamental components of Flexbox: flex containers and flex items. A flex container is an element that contains flex items, while flex items are the children of the flex container that are laid out using the Flexbox model.
Next, we’ll explore the main axis and cross axis, which are key concepts in understanding how Flexbox works. The main axis is the primary axis along which flex items are laid out, determined by the flex-direction property, while the cross axis runs perpendicular to the main axis.
Through practical examples and exercises, students will learn how to create a simple Flexbox layout, setting up a flex container and styling its child elements as flex items. By the end of this lesson, students will have a solid understanding of the basic principles of Flexbox and how it can be used to create flexible and responsive layouts.
