Are you looking to add a dark mode option to your Joomla site? In this live stream, we;ll look at you how to create custom CSS for dark mode and apply it to Joomla templates and extensions. Youโll see practical examples of how to structure your CSS, target key elements, and switch between light and dark themes smoothly. Whether youโre building your own Joomla template or customizing an extension, this session will give you the tools and knowledge to make your site dark-mode ready. ๐น What youโll learn in this live stream:
- How dark mode works in Joomla with CSS overrides
- Writing clean, maintainable dark mode styles
- Applying dark mode to templates and third-party extensions
- Tips for testing and troubleshooting your styles
Perfect for Joomla beginners and developers who want to improve site accessibility and modernize their design.
00:00:00 - Introduction, Welcome & Sponsor
00:04:12 - Dark Mode Setup & CSS Basics
00:09:45 - Creating CSS & Styling Workflow
00:45:24 - Advanced Styling & Refinements
01:12:33 - Final Review & Key Takeaways
Summary
Introduction & Setup โ
The host outlines the project goal and introduces the sponsor, MySites.Guru, with a brief personal anecdote.
Identifying the Need โ
Explains why dark mode is useful for users and how custom CSS can make it possible in Joomla.
Dark Mode Basics โ
Introduces CSS media queries for dark mode and shows how to find Joomlaโs default dark mode colors.
Creating the CSS File โ
Demonstrates creating a custom CSS file and preparing it for styling adjustments.
Using Dev Tools โ
Teaches how to inspect elements with browser developer tools to identify the exact styles that need overriding.
Applying Initial Styles โ
Starts adding dark mode styles and testing the effect on the site.
Building a Color Palette โ
Develops a cohesive dark mode palette for backgrounds, text, and UI elements.
Styling UI & Sections โ
Customizes buttons, interface components, and systematically styles StageIt sections for consistency.
Refinements & Challenges โ
Tackles advanced styling issues, refines the design, and ensures polished results.
Final Testing & Wrap-Up โ
Reviews the complete dark mode setup, tests functionality, and ends with key takeaways.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis โบ
Joomla Training Cohort โบ https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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