Why are you still confused when turning your design to code?

Turning a design into code can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with numerous elements like images and text. The key to managing this complexity is to focus on building the basic structure first before getting into the details.

Once a old man told the greatest quote for this problem:

You can digest a whole pizza, but your tummy feels good only if you cut it into smaller, more manageable bites.

Lets check this design by Masud Rana. This feels minimal yet it feels overwhelmed

1. Focus on the Skeleton

When starting out, don’t get bogged down by the content such as images and text. Instead, focus on creating the basic structure of your layout. Think of it as building a skeleton that will later be fleshed out with content.

Identify the major sections of your design, such as headers, sidebars, and main content areas. Outline these with basic <div> tags to establish the framework.

2. Identify Parent Divisions

Begin by examining your design and identifying the main sections or frames. These are usually the largest containers and will serve as your parent divisions.

In the design below you can see there are 3 main divisions. I have indicated by red blocks.

3. Identify Sub-Divisions

Within each parent division, look for smaller sections or elements. These are your sub-divisions and will need their own <div> tags.

Within each large block, you may find smaller sections or placeholders for future content.

4. Handle Nested Divisions

Break down each sub-division further if necessary. Continue this process for any additional layers within your design. Think of this as creating a hierarchical structure where each <div> tag represents a different level.

• Each division might contain multiple items, each needing its own <div>.

5. Check for Layering

Layers are nothing but the elements or division which placed one or another (atleast that’s what i believe 😅)

For elements that need to be stacked or layered, you’ll use CSS properties like z-index. This step can be handled later, but it’s useful to keep in mind how elements will be layered.

Here I identified the element which should be at top in solid green color.
But in the code I will use Z index

So this is how it looks after identifying.

When turning a design into code, start by focusing on the structural skeleton rather than the specific content. Build the basic framework first, then gradually add details like images and text. This approach will help you manage complexity and create a well-organized layout without feeling overwhelmed.

This also works for complex animations too.