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[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

Variables

--variable-name: variable value;

Then you apply the variable to other properties in CSS using: var (--variable-name)

Variables allow you to change multiple property values at once by simply changing the variable value.

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How to create a linear gradient in CSS.

background: linear-gradient(color 1 "optional % value", color 2 "optional % value")

% values control where a color stops and the next begins.

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How to use external fonts in your code.

Use the "link" element in HTML or "@ import" in your CSS.

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justify-content vs align-items in CSS Flexbox

j-c: aligns child elements along the main axis of the flex container. Main axis can be horizontal or vertical.

a-i: arranges elements along the cross axis. Cross axis always perpendicular to main.

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How to add external css to html. (recommended way)
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
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How to change the font in CSS

"font-family" is the CSS property that changes the font of your HTML.

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[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

Use the "for" attribute that matches the input's "id" attribute to associate a label with an input element.

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What did I get myself into.

I can feel my mind starting to expand from the challenge of learning a new skill. I love that feeling. 33 hours and 22 minutes logged.

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[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

As I get deeper into the course I find myself having to go back to previous lessons to remember how to do something during the labs.

I recently did lessons on relative/absolute units and calc()functions and I thought ...

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

Margin vs Padding in #CSS

Margin applies space around an element.

Padding applies space inside an element between the content and its border.

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[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

How to add the hover effect to an element.
A:B, ":B" is a pseudo class
a:hover {color: blue;}
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[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

How to add external css to html. (recommended way)
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
#kencodingjournal #css

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

How to open a link in a new tab in HTML
use target="_blank"
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After over 8 years of experience as a Graphic Designer using Photoshop and Illustrator it's funny to see that #CSS is just basic #graphicdesign. Instead of clicking and using adobe tools it's typing in lines of #code. #learningaskill #coding #webdevelopment #softwaredevelopment

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

I've finished the HTML section. #CSS and #Javascript should be more fun. I'm looking forward to learning how to make things more interactive and visually attractive. 20 hours logged so far. #freecodecamp #skilllearning #webdevelopment #softwaredevelopment

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

Four days later after doing research and asking questions, I started learning to code using #freecodecamp. I am strongly interested in UX and front-end engineering. 12 hours of learning logged so far. #coding #weddevelopment #softwaredevelopment #Frontendegineering

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

How I Started Learning to Code

I was talking with a co-worker and casually told him that I had been a help desk representative for over two and a half years. He was surprised and said I have valuable experience that I could use to get a good tech job with the right ...

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

I had no clue being a help desk rep was a gateway into the #IT field. To me it was just another job on my resume, but instantly I was curious. It seemed like a door I had not seen was opening up for me. #frontenddevelopment #weddevelopment #softwaredevelopment #UXengineering

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

I'm also passionate about learning foreign languages. I taught myself Portuguese and Spanish. I'm dedicating at least 30 min a day to completing the full stack developer course on #freecodecamp. I'll share more on the backstory of how I decided to learn to code in another post.

[Ken The Developer @Kendevelops]

I started learning how to code two weeks ago on July 11th. I'm surprised to realize I have the mind for it after not having any real idea of what programming was. I know how to learn as I've taught my self to draw and paint at an advanced level ...
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