CSS Slide - AltSchool Engineering

A comprehensive CSS teaching platform built with Slidev, designed specifically for AltSchool engineering students in semester 1. This interactive presentation platform delivers structured CSS education through engaging slides, live code examples, and collaborative learning features.

Key Features

• Interactive Slide Presentations: Built with Slidev for smooth, engaging presentations
• Live Code Examples: Real-time CSS demonstrations and interactive code snippets
• Structured Curriculum: 26+ class sessions covering CSS fundamentals to advanced concepts
• Class Recordings: Integrated video recordings for classes 15-22 with playback functionality
• Collaborative Learning: Open-source approach allowing student contributions and improvements
• Multi-Platform Deployment: Configured for both Netlify and Vercel hosting
• Modern Development Stack: Vue.js, TypeScript, and UnoCSS for optimal performance
• GitHub Integration: Version-controlled content with 118+ commits and active development
• Community Driven: 6 stars, 5 forks, and 4 contributors showing active community engagement
• Release Management: 26+ releases with structured version control and updates

My Role on the Project

• Educational Content Creation: Developed comprehensive CSS curriculum for engineering students
• Technical Implementation: Built the platform using Slidev, Vue.js, and TypeScript
• Presentation Design: Created engaging slide layouts and interactive elements
• Content Management: Organized 26+ class sessions with structured learning progression
• Video Integration: Implemented class recording playback system for asynchronous learning
• Deployment Strategy: Configured multi-platform deployment with Netlify and Vercel
• Community Management: Maintained open-source repository with collaborative features
• Documentation: Provided comprehensive setup and contribution guidelines
• Release Management: Maintained 26+ releases with structured version control

Technical Architecture

The platform leverages modern web technologies for optimal learning experience:

• Presentation Framework: Slidev for interactive, markdown-based presentations
• Frontend Framework: Vue.js 3 with TypeScript for type-safe development
• Build System: Vite for lightning-fast development and optimized builds
• Styling: UnoCSS for utility-first CSS with atomic design principles
• Content Management: Markdown-based slides with Vue component integration
• Deployment: Multi-platform support with Netlify and Vercel configurations
• Version Control: Git-based content management with GitHub collaboration features
• Package Management: PNPM for efficient dependency management

Educational Impact

This platform serves as a comprehensive CSS learning resource:

• Structured Learning: 26+ organized class sessions with clear progression
• Interactive Learning: Live code examples and real-time demonstrations
• Asynchronous Learning: Class recordings for flexible learning schedules
• Hands-on Practice: Code snippets and practical examples for skill development
• Community Learning: Open-source approach encouraging student contributions
• Accessible Content: Responsive design ensuring learning across all devices

Class Structure and Content

The platform covers comprehensive CSS topics through structured sessions:

• Fundamentals: CSS basics, selectors, and core concepts
• Layout Systems: Flexbox, Grid, and positioning techniques
• Styling Techniques: Colors, typography, and visual effects
• Responsive Design: Media queries and mobile-first approaches
• Advanced Concepts: Animations, transitions, and modern CSS features
• Best Practices: Performance optimization and maintainable code

Community and Collaboration

The project has fostered an active learning community:

• Open Source: Public repository encouraging student contributions
• Version Control: 118+ commits showing active development and improvements
• Community Engagement: 6 stars and 5 forks demonstrating project value
• Collaborative Development: 4 contributors working on content improvements
• Pull Request Workflow: Structured process for content suggestions and improvements
• Release Cycle: 26+ releases with “Last Class Note Release” showing active maintenance

Technical Highlights

• Slidev Integration: Leverages Slidev’s powerful presentation capabilities
• Vue Components: Custom components for enhanced interactivity
• TypeScript: Full type safety throughout the application
• UnoCSS: Modern utility-first CSS framework for efficient styling
• Multi-Platform: Deployed on both Netlify and Vercel for reliability
• GitHub Actions: Automated workflows for deployment and quality assurance
• Language Distribution: 64.3% Vue, 24.2% TypeScript, 9.9% CSS, 1.4% JavaScript, 0.2% HTML

Development Workflow

The project follows modern development practices:

• Local Development: npm install → npm run dev → visit localhost:3030
• Content Editing: Edit slides.md for presentation changes
• Collaborative Workflow: Pull request-based contributions for content improvements
• Version Control: Structured releases with semantic versioning
• Quality Assurance: Automated testing and deployment pipelines

Motivation

The motivation behind this project stems from the need to modernize CSS education and provide engineering students with practical, hands-on learning experiences. Traditional CSS learning often lacks interactivity and real-world application. This platform addresses these challenges by providing:

• Interactive, engaging presentations that maintain student attention
• Live code examples that demonstrate concepts in real-time
• Structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively
• Community-driven development that encourages collaboration
• Modern web technologies that reflect current industry practices
• Flexible learning options with recorded sessions for review

The platform is publicly available at css-note.oluwasetemi.dev with the source code and collaborative features hosted on GitHub.