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How to create space between flex items?

In this post, I will show you a couple of examples to create space between flex items. Also, I will show you how to offset the space on mobile devices. Let’s get started. How to create space between flexbox items? To create space between flexbox items, you can use flex-basis which is very similar to the width property. As you see in the above screenshot, I have two items in the flexbox container. Before I write or explain any CSS, let’s see the HTML markup for the above layout. To create space between the items, I have flex-basis of 48% […]

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How to right-align an image in HTML CSS?

In addition to the right-aligned images, you’ll also learn to align the image on the top-right, middle-right, and bottom-right corners. How do you align an image on the right side? When we refer to a right-aligned image, we generally mean to place it on the right-hand side and want the image to consume the full available height. But there are some cases in which you may also need to arrange the image on the top, middle, and bottom right. This is what I mentioned at the very beginning of this post. Let’s see how you can align an image to […]

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How to reverse the column on mobile using CSS?

To reverse columns on mobile or any other screens, you can use flexbox & its order property. If this does not make sense, I will show you now. But when actually do you need to reverse columns? I am happy to ask because this is exactly what I will show you now. Let’s imagine you have the following layout on a large device. As you see in the above screenshot, I have two rows. Each row contains two columns. Each of the right columns contains images. You will see this kind of layout a lot. Even you may have built […]

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How to create a preloader using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (download template)

Preloader using HTML, CSS & JavaScript

There are hundreds of ways to create a preloader for your website. But in this post, I will show you how to create a gorgeous preload spinner only using HTML, CSS & a few lines of JavaScript. However, you can also convert/implement this preloader on WordPress websites. First, let’s see the live preview in the link below. In the live preview/example, the preloader loads for 3 seconds to show you. But on a real website, we want the preloader to disappear after the page finishes loading. And this time is not fixed or static. This DOM loading time is dynamic. […]

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How to create a background slider [download template]

The background slider is useful when creating a hero section on your web page. You can create a slider with background images in many different ways. Such as using slider plugins, jQuery libraries, frameworks, etc. However, in this post, I will show you how to create a background slider only using HTML, CSS & JavaScript. To create this slider, I did not use any dependencies. So you do not need any plugins, JavaScript libraries, or any help from 3rd party sources. See the live preview of the slider in the link below. I will also provide the source code at the […]

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Computer science portfolio website example & template download

Computer science portfolio

In this post, I will show you how to create a computer science portfolio website. Also, I will explain what important things you need to include in your portfolio. And give you a perfectly designed template that has been created especially for computer engineers & computer science students. End of this post, you will find an option to download this template. It’s free and always will be. Before you dive in, let’s see a finished website that you can download for free. You’re also free to edit & customize the template and use it as your portfolio. Things you should […]

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How to change hr color using CSS?

The <hr> is an HTML tag that stands for “Horizontal Rule.” To change the hr color, you need to write some CSS. By default, it gets style from the browser. In this post, I will show you how to change <hr> tag color, how to add a gradient border to it, and how to increase its thickness. Let’s get started. How to style the <hr> tag using CSS? There are various ways you can make a custom style for this <hr> tag. See a couple of them below. Change the color of the hr tag Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet […]

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How to change an image on hover (CSS)

You can change an image on CSS hover. In this example, I will do it in a two-step process. In the first step, I will place an image over another. Finally, in the second step, I will use the hover event & opacity property to hide & show the image. Hover your mouse on the image below to see the final product we are going to build. Let’s see how you can change the images on hover. Change image on hover using CSS Step 1: stack/place an image over another It’s important to see my HTML markup before we write […]

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How to create a testimonial slider using HTML, CSS, JS (download)

This post will show you how to create a testimonial slider using only HTML, CSS & Javascript. The full source is available to download. So you can upload this slider to your own projects. A few keynotes about this slider: Before we dive in, let’s see the testimonial slider in action. So you’ll know what to expect. Create the testimonial slider step by step 1 / 3 Aspernatur modi quisquam autem illo sapiente reprehenderit. Tpsume dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Consectetur voluptates sit consequuntur quasi eum veniam earum enim nam vitae dolore praesentium minima commodi. Voluptates sit consequuntur sit […]

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How to create an HTML navigation bar [examples & source code]

Man working on laptop, a text that says how to create a navigation bar

To create an HTML navigation bar, you also need a few lines of CSS to make it attractive. However, this post will give you a couple of navigation bars to choose from. Also, I will link to other posts that will show you how to make the navigation bar responsive. These are the examples that I used on many projects and you can use them too. Let’s get started. Create navigation bars using only HTML & CSS Before creating any navigation menu, wrap them in a <nav> tag. This is the best practice and helpful for SEO because the search […]

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