CSS: Frameworks and Grids (2013) [repost]

Have you wondered if using a CSS framework will speed up your site development? In this course, senior author James Williamson introduces the types of frameworks available—including the most popular choices among working web developers—and provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons to using a framework. He guides you through downloading a framework, setting up a directory structure, and building a framework-based site, such as structuring the HTML and working with forms. A separate chapter explores layout grids, often included with CSS frameworks, which provide a simple system for laying out page content.

Topics include:
Understanding boilerplates, grids, and frameworks
Choosing a framework
Building your own framework
Crafting a deployment strategy
Modifying files
Customizing typography and color
Filling in framework gaps
Exploring grid-based syntax
Nesting grids
Using mobile grids

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files

1. Introducing Frameworks
Boilerplates, grids, and frameworks
Types of frameworks
Exploring a minimal framework
Exploring a comprehensive framework

2. Choosing a Framework
Are frameworks right for you?
Popular frameworks
What should I look for in a framework?
Building your own framework

3. Setting Up a Framework
Downloading a framework
Crafting a deployment strategy
Setting up a directory structure
Modifying files
Exploring framework functionality

4. Building a Framework-Based Site
Setting up a starter page
Strategies for modifying styles
Structuring pages for frameworks
Customizing typography
Customizing color
Working with forms
Filling in framework gaps
Utilizing framework capabilities

5. Building a Grid-Based Layout
What is a CSS grid?
Popular CSS grid systems
Exploring grid-based syntax
Nesting grids
Making images responsive
Using mobile grids

Conclusion
Additional resources