This repository serves as a basic starting point for the CSS-COBC website, providing a clean and organized structure for web development.
CSS-cobc-website/
├── .gitignore # Git ignore file for excluding unnecessary files
├── README.md # Project documentation (this file)
└── static/ # Static assets directory
├── html/ # HTML files
│ └── index.html # Main HTML file
├── css/ # CSS stylesheets
│ └── styles.css # Main stylesheet
└── js/ # JavaScript files
└── main.js # Main JavaScript file
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A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
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A text editor or IDE (VS Code, Sublime Text, etc.)
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Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Make sure you have the following installed:
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Visual Studio Code → https://code.visualstudio.com/
Follow the steps below to clone the project into your local development environment using Visual Studio Code.
Open the built-in terminal by pressing:
or from the top menu:
Use the cd command to move to the directory where you want the project located:
bash cd (path/to/your/projects) -> ignore the brackets*
Copy the repository URL from the green Code button on GitHub (HTTPS recommended) and run:
git clone https://github.com/CSS-COBC/CSS-cobc-website.git
Move into the new project folder and open it:
cd your-repo-name code .
- Place all HTML files in this directory
index.htmlserves as the main entry point- Create additional pages as needed (e.g.,
about.html,contact.html)
- Store all stylesheets in this directory
styles.csscontains the main styles- Consider creating separate files for different components or pages
- Use consistent naming conventions (e.g.,
header.css,footer.css)
- Place all JavaScript files in this directory
main.jscontains the core functionality- Organize code into modules or separate files as the project grows
- Consider using modern ES6+ features
- Consistency: Maintain consistent styling across all pages
- Responsiveness: Ensure the website works on all device sizes
- Accessibility: Follow WCAG guidelines for accessibility
- Performance: Optimize images and minify CSS/JS for production
- User Experience: Prioritize intuitive navigation and clear content hierarchy
- Define your primary, secondary, and accent colors
- Maintain sufficient contrast for readability
- Document color codes for consistency
- Choose readable fonts
- Establish a type scale (headings, body text, captions)
- Ensure appropriate line heights and spacing
- Use a consistent grid system
- Plan for mobile-first responsive design
- Define breakpoints for different screen sizes
- Define project requirements and goals
- Create wireframes and mockups
- Plan site structure and navigation
- Write semantic HTML
- Style with CSS (consider using methodologies like BEM or SMACSS)
- Add interactivity with JavaScript
- Test frequently in multiple browsers
- Cross-browser testing
- Responsive design testing
- Accessibility testing
- Performance testing
- Optimize assets (minify, compress)
- Configure hosting
- Deploy to production
- Set up continuous integration/deployment if needed
- Use semantic HTML5 elements
- Include proper meta tags
- Ensure valid HTML (validate with W3C validator)
- Add alt text to images
- Use external stylesheets
- Organize CSS logically
- Use CSS variables for consistency
- Write mobile-first responsive styles
- Minimize use of
!important
- Use modern ES6+ syntax
- Keep functions small and focused
- Comment complex logic
- Handle errors gracefully
- Minimize DOM manipulation
- Write clear commit messages
- Create feature branches for new development
- Review code before merging
- Keep the main branch stable
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
This project is open source and available for educational purposes.
For questions or suggestions, please open an issue in this repository.