CSS in efficient - with Sass: get started with the practical tutorial
Sass has revolutionized CSS development because CSS code can finally be written effectively . In a whopping three hours with 18 lessons, you will learn everything you need to know about Sass and the Sass framework Compass .
Installing the Sass development environment
Before you embark on your Sass journey in the CSS tutorial , it's time to install it. But don't worry - it's very simple. All you need is Ruby and a few commands on the command line and you'll be the proud owner of a Sass development environment. If you have been reluctant to install Sass so far, you will be guided through the installation step by step here. A first test will then show which Sass version is installed.
First steps with a typical project structure
This is followed by the first steps: Let's get started with Sass! A first look at the syntax is followed by basic language features. You will get to know variables, see a typical project structure and quickly find your way around Sass.
Development: loops & if-statements
Now that you are prepared, it's time for professional development : What makes Sass so special are the things that are almost reminiscent of real scripting languages like JavaScript. This is because loops can also be defined and if statements used in Sass. These things are also the basic prerequisite for the supreme discipline in Sass - the definition of mixins. These are powerful functions that make your work with Sass, and ultimately with CSS, much easier.
Compass: Simplifies working with CSS
The crowning glory of this training is Compass . This takes Sass development to a whole new level, as this Sass framework offers countless tools and functions that make working with CSS even easier.
What you'll learn in the CSS and Sass tutorial
You will learn the functions of Sass step by step, from getting started to the professional tools and working with Compass. This will show you what is currently possible and you can put your knowledge into practice straight away. CSS writing has never been so efficient!