Stephen Kortz wrote: > Hi all, > > Is there a preferred way to get a project started. What I mean to say is, do > you type of all the HTML first, mark it up and then write the CSS or do you > do it piece meal?
I think most folks *start* by doing it piece meal, as you say --a trial and error (mostly error ;) approach and with experience, tend to move to markup first, css after ... at least for layout. Since I usually wear all the hats (interface design, graphics and front-end development) I typically write up my basic "container" markup (html) first, adding IDs or classes as needed and putting a bit of reference content in place for visual testing (main content here, banner here, list item here sort of thing). Of course, I already have a plan in mind when developing the interface (having worked out requirements and gotten approval on designs *that I know I can implement*, and with experience, I know what approach I will take ahead of time, so putting in the markup is mostly a matter of A) putting in what will be required for whatever layout I have in mind and B) trying to make that layout as readable as possible when the CSS *isn't* applied (it's a delicate dance most of the time). Then I typically set up my CSS for layout and display of boxes, background images, borders and the like, including generous commenting of function for each "region/container". After I have the basic "container" elements working and *tested thoroughly in all target browsers and platforms* - I add additional (real) content and expand my css to tweak it - adjusting the details of text sizing, line-spacing and such. HTH, Donna ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
