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Tristen Vukelich
1,141 PointsMore reasoning?
Im currently in the How to Make a Website lesson and I feel like I'm just copying everything the instructor does. He labels things and pulls classes and id's out of his ass without really explaining why they are called that or where he learned the names from. Where can I get a deeper understanding of why certain names are used so I can begin to gain fluency in the language?
I understand the layout, I just don't understand the language. I wouldn't know what to call things if I wasn't being told. Thanks!
2 Answers
Anthony Stapor
3,369 PointsHello Tristen, I suggest that you start with the HTML and CSS basic courses. You can find them in your library. Also, check this out: http://rokkitpress.github.io/Treehouse_How_To_Make_A_Website/code.html#css-general-info
A Treehouse mod posted this and it could be helpful. Also remember, Google is your friend!
Mark Pryce
8,804 PointsId's and class names are completely up to you and you can ultimately call them what ever you want. They are anchors for you to refer to when styling, and adding functionality.
Id's and classes should be something to help summarise what that specific anchor relates to.
It is true that there are some universal names that people commonly use such as wrapper, container and main-nav, it's good practise to get used to using them so other coders can easily reference them if others need to edit the code.
As was mentioned Google can help with the more commonly used names.