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Thank Google for a great CSS layout resource

Blueprint

The hardcore out there already know about Blueprint - the CSS framework loving compiled by Google and posted in its Code repository. There are thousands of CSS tutorials out there but the best way to learn is to look at a variety of code snippets in action - all in one place. This particular repository is interesting if you are experimenting with CSS for grids or typography effects. There are lots of pretty advanced classes for manipulating text and the CSS files are extremely well commented. There is also a stylesheet for printing - something most people never get around to doing. All elements are designed to be modified if you want to but this provides a framework for resetting browser defaults, establish basic type defaults and a fantastic grid with which to start hacking your own layout. Honestly, why do the same basic things over and over and over when you can start with some baseline classes and go from there. The only real reason to do that is if you have some aversion to reading anyone else’s code. Still, I think this is a really good starting framework for a ton of projects. Oh, and it’s free. So, go download load the package and take a peak.

November 1, 2007 | Filed Under Technology 

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