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# My First Week Learning CSS: From Plain Pages to Styled Websites

Starting CSS felt like unlocking a new level in my Web2 programming journey. After spending time learning HTML, my web pages had structure but looked very plain. With CSS, I began learning how to make them more attractive and organized.

# Seeing the Difference

One of the most exciting things about learning CSS was seeing how small changes could completely transform a webpage. Changing background colors, adjusting fonts, and aligning text made my pages look more professional.

It made me realize that web development is not just about writing code, but also about creating a good visual experience for users.

# Understanding How CSS Works

At first, learning CSS felt a bit confusing, especially understanding where to place styles. I learned that styles can be added inline, internally, or through an external CSS file.

As I practiced more, I started to understand that using external CSS files is the best way to keep code clean and organized.

# Challenges I Faced

One of the challenges I faced was remembering different CSS properties and how they affect elements. Sometimes, small mistakes like missing semicolons or incorrect property names caused styles not to work.
However, fixing these mistakes helped me learn faster and understand how CSS behaves.

# Growth and Confidence

This first week of CSS has given me more confidence in my ability to design web pages. I now see how HTML and CSS work together to build complete websites.
Before, my pages were just text and images. Now, they have colors, spacing, and structure.

# Looking Ahead

I am excited to continue learning more about CSS, especially layout techniques and how to make pages responsive. I know this will help me create more professional and visually appealing websites.

# Conclusion

My first week learning CSS has been both challenging and rewarding. It has opened my eyes to the importance of design in web development and has made me more motivated to continue improving my skills.