Math for Web Design

Good websites and apps are built on simple mathematical principles. When you understand these ideas, it becomes easier to design layouts, create smooth animations and choose colours that look right. This book teaches you the math you need to create precise and highly functional front-end designs. It shows you how to apply these principles to your work.  Create better layouts and animations by using the Golden Ratio and proportional scaling.  Improve responsiveness and accessibility with percentage-based sizing.  Create user interface effects by using physics, vectors, and geometric transformations.  Learn algebra and grid calculations for CSS Grid and Flexbox.  Understand Grok colour theory and the math used in colour blending.  Math for Web Design teaches you how to apply mathematical principles in CSS and JavaScript. Every concept includes hands-on examples so you can practise as you learn. The book covers key methods for layout and colour. It then moves to advanced topics such as accessibility and user interface elements based on real-world physics.  After reading this book, you will have the skills to create more beautiful and efficient layouts and interfaces. You will be able to apply mathematical concepts to improve your designs. This book is for developers, designers, and UX/UI professionals who use CSS and JavaScript.