Is it best to use 100% css or just use a ready made framework for css/Web layout....

Answer 1

well frameworks exist to facilitate the life of devs

to get the most out of them, it is recommended to become proficient at html css and js. if the framework is open source you can even contribute to it, this will add to your understanding

the learning curve of frameworks can be steep but once you get the hang of it, no worry

now you might want to see jquery, if you already know it, you can gauge the efficiency of it's use. now there are frameworks that use jquery, so, you can imagine the effectiveness of such a tool . . .

using a framework might save you from reinventing the wheel

for css you can see the famous bootstrap framework

else see angularjs2 expressjs etc etc etc

a tip for web layout :

the tool is ineffective
if the design is bad

start to design with a pen/pencil and paper. this will ease your coding a lot and will make your work flow smooth

you can switch to softwares later on

Answer 2

Question of taste, and of productivity needs ^^

Specific style sheet for each project is better in absolute (more optimized), but should require more time to do than use ready made frameworks ;)

Answer 3

if you do css, and only it, for living you need to know all about it the languages and any other frameworks.
if you're just want to accomplish some task, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. just use what's already available and do the job.

Answer 4

If you use your own CSS you have the flexibility to build any layout. not to confine by framework fixed designs.

I use my own CSS. Check out the layout I created.

https://code.sololearn.com/WE6a4llbDxaW/?ref=app