Introduction
Cherished memories with loved ones deserve a special place. In the digital age, photos capture these moments beautifully. But what if you could transform them into a stunning visual tapestry? With HTML and CSS, you can create a personalized photo collage to celebrate your family and friends.
This blog post will guide you through the steps of building a webpage showcasing your precious memories as a collage. No prior coding experience is necessary, and the process is surprisingly easy!
What you'll need
Text Editor: Any basic text editor like Notepad or Sublime Text will work.
Images: Select photos representing your favorite memories with friends and family. Ensure they are saved in a folder on your computer.
Patience and Creativity!
Getting Started: Building the Foundation with HTML
Create an HTML File: Open your text editor and create a new file. Save it as "collage.html".
Basic Structure: Type the following code into your file. This creates the fundamental structure of your webpage:
Create CSS file : Create css in notepad and name it as style.css in same folder
JavaScript Entry: Enter the JavaScript code for adding functionality and event listener from below code and name your file as "myscripts.js".
Remember by creating this file add this file link path in your html file for css <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"> and for JavaScript <script src="myscripts.js"></script>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>My Memories Collaget</title>
<!-- CSS File -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<!-- JavaScript File -->
<script src="myscripts.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/sweetalert2@9"></script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>My Memories Collage</h1>
<div class="images">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/e8d0qsnukvp97p6/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%206.45.40%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="1.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/txxxhomvuadi03p/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%204.54.21%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="2.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ft7l79kqkor0xry/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%206.45.38%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="3.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/3sds541a7zq16n3/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%206.45.40%20pm%20%281%29.jpeg?dl=1" alt="4.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6qs8q79fq2y7y8/img_20220528_164151.jpg?dl=1" alt="5.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1cr1xdz8na8nid5/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%204.24.41%20pm%20%281%29.jpeg?dl=1" alt="6.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gawf6or0ds1hpxg/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%204.24.41%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="7.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/swvu3ieq9i9nevg/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%204.26.13%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="8.png">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/tr8leqnb299sxg1/whatsapp%20image%202022-05-28%20at%204.27.20%20pm.jpeg?dl=1" alt="9.png">
<audio controls style=" display:none;" loop id="a" >
<source src=" https://www.dropbox.com/s/8yybzaos18wt531/bhool%20bhulaiyaa%202.mp3?dl=1">
</audio>
</div>
</body>
<script>
Swal.fire('☺️')
</script>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
: Declares the document type and version of HTML.<html lang="en">
: The root element of the HTML document, indicating that the document is in English.<head>
: Contains meta-information about the HTML document, such as character encoding, viewport settings, title, and links to external resources.<meta charset="UTF-8">
: Defines the character encoding of the document as UTF-8.<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
: Instructs Internet Explorer to use the latest rendering engine available.<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
: Sets the viewport width to the device width and initial zoom level to 1.0.<title>My Memories Collage</title>
: Sets the title of the HTML document.<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
: Links the HTML file to an external CSS file named "style.css".<script src="
https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/sweetalert2@9"></script>
: Loads the SweetAlert2 library from a CDN.
<body>
: Contains the visible content of the HTML document.<h1>My Memories Collage</h1>
: Displays a heading "My Memories Collage".<div class="images">
: A container for images in the collage.- Several
<img>
tags: Each represents an image in the collage, sourced from different URLs and with corresponding alternative text.
- Several
<audio controls style=" display:none;" loop id="a">
: Defines an audio element with controls hidden, set to loop, and with an ID "a".<source src="URL">
: Specifies the audio source URL.
<script>
: Contains JavaScript code.Swal.fire
('☺️')
: Invokes SweetAlert2 to display a smiley face when the page loads.
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Carter+One&display=swap');
*{
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
body{
text-align: center;
background-color:#000;
color: white;
text-transform: uppercase;
font-family: 'Carter One', cursive;
background-image: radial-gradient( circle 610px at 5.2% 51.6%, rgba(5,8,114,1) 0%, rgba(7,3,53,1) 97.5% );
}
.images{
display: grid;
padding: 25px;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
overflow:hidden ;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3,129px);
grid-template-rows: repeat(3,129px);
grid-auto-flow: column dense;
}
img{
height: 100%;
width: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transition:0.3s;
-webkit-mask:
linear-gradient(red 0 0) center/calc(100% - 1.85*30px) calc(100% - 1.85*30px) no-repeat,
radial-gradient(farthest-side,red 98%,#0000) 0 0/60px 60px round;
mask:
linear-gradient(red 0 0) center/calc(100% - 1.85*30px) calc(100% - 1.85*30px) no-repeat,
radial-gradient(farthest-side,red 98%,#0000) 0 0/60px 60px round;
}
img:hover{
height: 200px;
width: 200px;
transform:rotateZ(300deg);
z-index: 1;
}
footer{
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;
background:black;
padding:20px;
text-align: center;
font-family:monospace;
}
.footer a{
padding:5px 5px;
text-decoration:none;
font-size: 25px;
font-weight:bold;
color: #fff;
animation:anim 3.2s linear infinite ;
}
@keyframes anim{
0%{
border-top:3px solid #fff;
}
25%{
border-left:3px solid #fff;
}
50%{
border-bottom:3px solid #fff;
}
75%{
border-right:3px solid #fff;
}
}
@import url('
https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Carter+One&display=swap
');
: Imports a Google Font named "Carter One" to be used in the document.*
: Selects all elements in the document.box-sizing
,margin
,padding
: Sets box-sizing to border-box and resets margin and padding for all elements.
body
: Styles applied to the<body>
element.text-align
,background-color
,color
: Aligns text to the center, sets background color to black, and text color to white.text-transform
: Transforms text to uppercase.font-family
: Specifies the font family.background-image
: Sets a radial gradient background.
.images
: Styles applied to the container of images.display
: Sets the display property to grid.padding
: Adds padding around the container.align-items
,justify-content
: Centers items inside the container.overflow
: Specifies how to handle content overflow.grid-template-columns
,grid-template-rows
: Defines the grid layout.
img
: Styles applied to the<img>
elements.height
,width
,object-fit
: Sets dimensions and object-fit property.transition
: Specifies transition effects.-webkit-mask
,mask
: Creates a circular mask for images.
img:hover
: Styles applied when hovering over an<img>
element.- Increases the size of the image and applies a rotation effect.
footer
,.footer a
,@keyframes anim
: Styles applied to the footer section and its links, including an animation for the links.
window.addEventListener("mouseover",play);
window.addEventListener("click",play);
function play() { document.getElementById("a").play();
}
window.addEventListener("mouseover", play);
: Listens for mouseover events and calls theplay
function.window.addEventListener("click", play);
: Listens for click events and calls theplay
function.function play() { document.getElementById("a").play(); }
: Defines theplay
function, which plays the audio referenced by the ID "a". This function is triggered by mouseover and click events on the window.
This JavaScript code adds interactivity to the webpage.
It listens for mouseover and click events on the window.
When either of these events occurs, it calls the
play
function.The
play
function plays the audio referenced by the ID "a" when called.
Summary:
HTML provides the structure and content of the webpage.
CSS styles the elements to make the webpage visually appealing.
JavaScript adds functionality to the webpage, making it interactive.
Together, these languages work to create a webpage that displays a collage of images, plays audio, and responds to user actions like clicking and hovering.
TechLearn India's Approach
This course is designed for learners of all levels, with a focus on practical application. You won't be bombarded with complex jargon; instead, you'll learn by doing. Here's what sets TechLearn India apart:
Project-Based Learning: The entire course revolves around building your memory collage. Each lesson is designed to equip you with the skills needed for the next step in your project.
Interactive Learning: Get ready for engaging video tutorials, quizzes, and hands-on exercises that solidify your understanding.
Beyond the Collage
The skills you acquire in this course extend far beyond memory collages. With your newfound knowledge of CSS & JavaScript, you'll be able to:
Design stunning websites: Whether it's a personal portfolio or a blog, you'll have the tools to create visually appealing and interactive web experiences.
Enhance existing websites: Can you imagine adding cool animations or hover effects to your favorite websites? With your CSS skills, you can customize your web experience!
Open doors to future learning: CSS & JavaScript are fundamental building blocks for web development. This course acts as a springboard to explore more advanced web technologies.
So, are you ready to turn your digital memories into a vibrant collage and unlock a world of creative possibilities? Enroll in 👉👉👉 TechLearn India's CSS course today! Remember, learning to code isn't just about technical skills; it's about empowering yourself to express your creativity and build something truly special.