
Interviews Questions - (Css)
Fundamentals
What is CSS?
- Cascading Style Sheets. It's a language for describing the presentation of an HTML document, controlling the appearance of elements (colors, fonts, layout, etc.).
What are the different ways to apply CSS styles?
- Inline: Using the
style
attribute within the HTML element. - Internal: Using the
<style>
tag within the<head>
section of the HTML document. - External: Using a separate CSS file linked to the HTML document using the
<link>
tag.
- Inline: Using the
What is the box model in CSS?
- A model that describes how elements are displayed on a page, consisting of content, padding, border, and margin.
Explain the concept of cascading in CSS.
- When multiple styles are defined for the same element, the browser applies them according to a set of rules (e.g., specificity, inheritance).
What are selectors in CSS?
- Used to target specific HTML elements to which styles should be applied (e.g.,
id
,class
, element name, attributes).
- Used to target specific HTML elements to which styles should be applied (e.g.,
Selectors
What is the difference between
id
andclass
selectors?id
: Unique identifier for a single element.class
: Can be applied to multiple elements.
How do you select all elements of a specific type?
- Use the element name as the selector (e.g.,
p
,div
).
- Use the element name as the selector (e.g.,
How do you select elements with a specific attribute?
- Use the attribute selector (e.g.,
[href]
selects all elements with anhref
attribute).
- Use the attribute selector (e.g.,
What is the descendant combinator?
space
- Selects all elements that are descendants of a specific element (e.g.,div p
selects all<p>
elements within<div>
elements).
What is the child combinator?
>
- Selects only the direct children of a specific element (e.g.,div > p
selects only<p>
elements that are direct children of<div>
elements).
CSS Properties
How do you set the color of an element's text?
color: red;
How do you set the background color of an element?
background-color: blue;
How do you control the font size of an element?
font-size: 16px;
orfont-size: 1em;
How do you control the width and height of an element?
width: 200px;
height: 100px;
How do you control the margins of an element?
margin: 10px;
(all sides)margin-top: 10px;
(top margin only)
How do you control the padding of an element?
padding: 10px;
(all sides)padding-left: 10px;
(left padding only)
How do you control the border of an element?
border: 1px solid black;
border-width: 1px;
border-style: solid;
border-color: black;
How do you control the display of an element?
display: block;
(displays as a block-level element)display: inline;
(displays as an inline element)display: none;
(hides the element)
How do you position elements absolutely or relatively?
position: absolute;
position: relative;
How do you float elements to the left or right?
float: left;
float: right;
CSS Units
- What are some common CSS units?
px
(pixels),em
(relative to the font size of the parent element),rem
(relative to the root element's font size),%
(percentage).
Layout
What is the difference between block-level and inline elements?
- Block-level elements always start on a new line and take up the full width available.
- Inline elements do not start on a new line and only take up the width of their content.
How do you create a two-column layout using CSS?
- Use
float
,flexbox
, orgrid
layout.
- Use
What is flexbox?
- A CSS layout module that provides powerful and flexible ways to arrange and align items within a container.
What is grid layout?
- A two-dimensional grid-based layout system that allows you to easily create complex layouts.
CSS Frameworks
What are CSS frameworks?
- Pre-built libraries of CSS styles that provide a foundation for web design.
Name some popular CSS frameworks.
- Bootstrap, Materialize, Foundation, Tailwind CSS.
Accessibility
Why is accessibility important in CSS?
- Ensures that web content is usable by people with disabilities.
How can you make your CSS more accessible?
- Use semantic HTML, provide sufficient color contrast, use appropriate font sizes, and avoid relying solely on visual cues.
Advanced Topics
What are CSS variables (custom properties)?
- Allow you to define and reuse CSS values throughout your stylesheet.
What is CSS animations?
- Allows you to create animations for HTML elements using CSS.
What is CSS transitions?
- Allows you to smoothly transition between different CSS property values.
What is CSS transforms?
- Allows you to translate, rotate, scale, and skew HTML elements.
What is CSS media queries?
- Allow you to apply different styles based on the device and screen size.
What is the cascade order in CSS?
- Browser default styles, user agent stylesheets, author stylesheets (your CSS), user stylesheets.
What is the importance of specificity in CSS?
- Determines which CSS rule will be applied when multiple rules target the same element.
What is the difference between
important
and!important
in CSS?!important
has higher priority than any other rule.
How do you comment in CSS?
/* This is a comment */
What is the purpose of the
@import
rule in CSS?- To import styles from another CSS file.
What is the difference between
position: absolute;
andposition: fixed;
?absolute
: Positions the element relative to its nearest positioned ancestor.fixed
: Positions the element relative to the viewport.
How do you create a responsive design using CSS?
- Use media queries to adjust styles based on screen size.
What are some common CSS preprocessors?
- Sass, Less, Stylus.
What are the advantages of using a CSS preprocessor?
- Improved code organization, reusability, and maintainability.
What is the difference between
visibility: hidden;
anddisplay: none;
?visibility: hidden;
hides the element but still occupies space.display: none;
hides the element and removes it from the document flow.
What is the purpose of the
z-index
property?- Controls the stacking order of elements.
How do you create a vertical center alignment in CSS?
- Use
flexbox
,grid
, orposition: absolute;
with appropriate calculations.
- Use
What are some common CSS performance optimization techniques?
- Minimize the number of HTTP requests, reduce file size, use efficient selectors.
How do you debug CSS issues?
- Use browser developer tools to inspect elements and styles.
What are some trends in modern CSS?
- CSS Grid, Flexbox, CSS Variables, and the increasing importance of accessibility and performance.
How can you stay updated on the latest CSS features and best practices?
- Follow CSS specifications, read blogs and articles, and experiment with new techniques.
I hope these questions are helpful for your CSS interview preparation!
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