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code-crispies/lessons/03-colors.json
Michael Czechowski 0e16b76f3c fix(lessons): clarify task instructions when codePrefix provides selector
Task text now says "Add property: value" instead of "Set property on selector"
since the selector is already shown in the editor via codePrefix.

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{
"$schema": "../schemas/code-crispies-module-schema.json",
"id": "colors-backgrounds",
"title": "CSS Colors",
"description": "Learn how to apply colors to text and backgrounds using CSS properties.",
"difficulty": "beginner",
"lessons": [
{
"id": "colors-1",
"title": "Background Color",
"description": "Color is one of the most powerful tools in web design. It creates visual hierarchy, conveys meaning, and establishes brand identity. CSS provides multiple ways to specify colors.<br><br><strong>CSS named colors:</strong> CSS includes 147 named colors like <kbd>steelblue</kbd>, <kbd>coral</kbd>, <kbd>gold</kbd>, and <kbd>tomato</kbd>. These are easy to remember and read.<br><br><strong>The background-color property:</strong> Sets the fill color behind an element's content and padding areas.<br><br><pre>.card {\n background-color: lightblue;\n}</pre>",
"task": "This notification card needs a subtle background. Add <kbd>background-color: seashell</kbd>.",
"previewHTML": "<div class=\"alert\"><strong>New message</strong><p>You have 3 unread notifications</p></div>",
"previewBaseCSS": "body { font-family: system-ui, sans-serif; padding: 1rem; } .alert { padding: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid coral; border-radius: 4px; } .alert strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; } .alert p { margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 0.9rem; }",
"sandboxCSS": "",
"codePrefix": ".alert {\n ",
"initialCode": "",
"codeSuffix": "\n}",
"solution": "background-color: seashell;",
"previewContainer": "preview-area",
"validations": [
{
"type": "property_value",
"value": { "property": "background-color", "expected": "seashell" },
"message": "Set <kbd>background-color: seashell</kbd>"
}
]
},
{
"id": "colors-2",
"title": "Text Color",
"description": "The <kbd>color</kbd> property sets the color of text content. Good contrast between text and background is essential for readability and accessibility.",
"task": "Make the alert title stand out. Add <kbd>color: coral</kbd>.",
"previewHTML": "<div class=\"alert\"><strong class=\"title\">Warning</strong><p>Your session will expire in 5 minutes</p></div>",
"previewBaseCSS": "body { font-family: system-ui, sans-serif; padding: 1rem; } .alert { padding: 1rem; background-color: seashell; border-left: 4px solid coral; border-radius: 4px; } .alert .title { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; } .alert p { margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 0.9rem; }",
"sandboxCSS": "",
"codePrefix": ".title {\n ",
"initialCode": "",
"codeSuffix": "\n}",
"solution": "color: coral;",
"previewContainer": "preview-area",
"validations": [
{
"type": "property_value",
"value": { "property": "color", "expected": "coral" },
"message": "Set <kbd>color: coral</kbd>"
}
]
},
{
"id": "colors-3",
"title": "Border Color",
"description": "Borders can have their own color using <kbd>border-color</kbd>. This is useful when you want to change just the color without redefining the entire border.",
"task": "This card needs an accent border. Add <kbd>border-color: coral</kbd>.",
"previewHTML": "<article class=\"card\"><h3>Premium Plan</h3><p>Unlimited access to all features</p></article>",
"previewBaseCSS": "body { font-family: system-ui, sans-serif; padding: 1rem; background: #f5f5f5; } .card { padding: 1rem; background: white; border: 4px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; } .card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; } .card p { margin: 0; color: #666; }",
"sandboxCSS": "",
"codePrefix": ".card {\n ",
"initialCode": "",
"codeSuffix": "\n}",
"solution": "border-color: coral;",
"previewContainer": "preview-area",
"validations": [
{
"type": "property_value",
"value": { "property": "border-color", "expected": "coral" },
"message": "Set <kbd>border-color: coral</kbd>"
}
]
},
{
"id": "colors-4",
"title": "Hex Colors",
"description": "Beyond named colors, CSS supports hex codes (<kbd>#ff6347</kbd>), RGB (<kbd>rgb(255, 99, 71)</kbd>), and HSL (<kbd>hsl(9, 100%, 64%)</kbd>). Hex codes are the most common format in professional projects.",
"task": "Set the badge background to gold using its hex code. Add <kbd>background-color: #ffd700</kbd>.",
"previewHTML": "<span class=\"badge\">NEW</span>",
"previewBaseCSS": "body { font-family: system-ui, sans-serif; padding: 1rem; } .badge { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; color: #333; }",
"sandboxCSS": "",
"codePrefix": ".badge {\n ",
"initialCode": "",
"codeSuffix": "\n}",
"solution": "background-color: #ffd700;",
"previewContainer": "preview-area",
"validations": [
{
"type": "property_value",
"value": { "property": "background-color", "expected": "#ffd700" },
"message": "Set <kbd>background-color: #ffd700</kbd>"
}
]
}
]
}