CSS.la workshop on CSS Grid
Details
Bring your laptop and let's build some layouts with CSS Grid.
We'll show some art directed layouts, sample basic CSS Grid properties and get hands on writing CSS and HTML to design some page layouts.
Our Agenda
6:30 - 7:00ish – Arrive, have some food and talk about CSS.la!
7:00 - 7:30ish – Scott tells us about using CSS Grid today
7:30ish - 9:00 – Break into pairs and write some grid layouts, solve some grid challenges, or request a demo about whatever you like.
9:00ish – Bye! Have a safe trip home :)
Please fill out our pre-event survey
https://forms.gle/xeG1PHAF9a4CVkUP8
Speaker
Scott Gruber is a web developer who build sites that work for everybody, loads fast and look good. He works at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and is using CSS Grid Layout in production on websites today. Find him at https://scottgruber.me
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What to bring:
• Your laptop and charger (or share and pair program)
• Pen/paper for notes, if that’s your style
• Your curiosity and excitement for CSS, learning, teaching, and coding with new friends!
• Hunger! Our gracious host, Blacktux, will provide us pizza and beverages. Note that there will be veggie options.
• Install Firefox https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
• Create Github and Codepen accounts.
• CSS Grid on Mozilla https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/CSS_Grid_Layout#Basic_example
About CSS.la
CSS.la is Los Angeles' premier group for CSS and front-end enthusiasts. So far, CSS.la consists of a monthly-ish study group through Learn Teach Code, a fantastic and supportive community of developers all over the Los Angeles area. Sign up to our email newsletter at https://www.css.la/ and follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/cssdotla to stay in touch.
*** Want to get more involved? We always need more help! You can help with or host a study group, provide mentorship, or volunteer for other fun stuff. Let us know on Slack or in person! Great opportunity for first time or experienced speakers.
PARTNER GROUPS
Special thanks to our amazing friends at Black Tux for hosting this event and Postmark.
Postmark Pizza Party
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*** All attendees at Learn Teach Code events are expected to abide by the Girl Develop It Code of Conduct: http://www.girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct
*** Want extra coding help? Join the Learn Teach Code room on Slack (and ask about the CSS.la): https://learnteachcode.slack.com/