Web Design Essentials 2 is an interactive and intermediate series to get you more familiar and comfortable with the languages, tools and practices for modern web design and development.

You’ll take a deep dive into responsive web design with CSS Flexbox and learn to use this powerful module to create more unique web layouts. The series also introduces core concepts such as the Cascade and Specificity that will help you understand how CSS behaves and how to debug your code. Expect to learn about new HTML elements that improve accessibility, and CSS selectors for writing more flexible code. And along the way, pick up tips and tricks as you cultivate your web development practice!

This series will cover:

• Creating dynamic layouts with CSS Flexbox
• Understanding the Cascade and Specificity
• Working with CSS selectors
• Building accessibility with semantic HTML elements
• Debugging and other useful web development practices

Event Details:

4 Class Series: Saturdays

• Class 1: April 22 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm PT
  
• Class 2: April 29 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm PT
  
• Class 3: May 6 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm PT
  
• Class 4: May 13 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm PT

Class Cost: $240 (12 hours of instruction)

Members attend for free!

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Prerequisites:

• Introductory / Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS
• Web Design Essentials 1 (GDI) or
• Equivalent courses (Udemy, FreeCodeCamp, etc.)

Technical Requirements:

• A web browser
• Recommended: Chrome or Firefox
• An online code editor account
• Recommended: CodePen.io or REPL.it
• Optional: A code or text editor
• Recommended: Visual Studio Code or Atom
• Optional: A Github account
• Join GDI’s Community Slack channel (Invites will be sent after registration)

Code of Conduct: Girl Develop It is focused on providing opportunities for women and non-binary individuals to learn web and software development, but our classes and events are open to all genders and identities. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to learn to code and every attendee is expected to uphold our Code of Conduct (http://www.https://girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct/).