Learn PURE-CSS with Real Code Examples

Pure CSS offers a mobile-first, responsive grid and simple UI modules.

It has no JavaScript dependencies, making it extremely lightweight.

Ideal for developers who want a minimal CSS foundation without heavy frameworks.

Grid system with 5-column layouts

UI modules: buttons, tables, forms, menus, lists

Responsive breakpoints for mobile-first design

Simple typography and form styling

Easy to customize and extend

Grid: `.pure-g`, `.pure-u-1`, `.pure-u-md-1-2`

Buttons: `.pure-button`, `.pure-button-primary`

Forms: `.pure-form`, `.pure-input-1`, `.pure-control-group`

Tables: `.pure-table`, `.pure-table-bordered`

Menus: `.pure-menu`, `.pure-menu-horizontal`

index.html - main markup

css/ - custom overrides

assets/ - images, fonts

node_modules/ - npm dependencies if used

No JS folder required

Include Pure CSS via CDN or npm

Apply responsive grid classes in HTML

Use prebuilt UI modules as needed

Customize with additional CSS

No JS initialization required

Beginner: basic layouts and buttons

Intermediate: forms, tables, menus

Advanced: custom CSS overrides

Expert: integrating with JS frameworks

Community: share minimal templates and grid patterns

No JS unlike Metro 4 or Semantic UI

Minimal, lightweight vs. Bootstrap

Utility-class light vs. Tailwind

Simple responsive grid

Easy to integrate and extend

2008 – Pure CSS initial release by Yahoo

2010–2012 – Modular CSS and grid updates

2013–2015 – Responsive design improvements

2016–2025 – Maintenance and stable updates

Remains lightweight and minimal

Grid: responsive layout container

Module: prebuilt CSS component

Responsive: mobile-first breakpoints

Custom CSS: overrides to Pure CSS defaults

Mobile-first: design approach for smaller screens first