Introduction to Tufte CSS

This is an example of applying tufte-css to reST markup.This is a sidenote explaining something.

The Beauty of Simplicity

Edward Tufte's approach to information design emphasizes clarity and simplicity.Edward Tufte is a statistician and professor emeritus of political science, statistics, and computer science at Yale University. His principles have influenced not just print design, but web design as well.

Some key principles include:

• High data-to-ink ratio: Remove unnecessary visual elements
• Integration of text and graphics: Charts and text should work together seamlessly
• Layered information: Present information at multiple levels of detail
• Small multiples: Show comparisons through repeated design elements

Why Tufte CSS?

Tufte CSS brings these design principles to the web.⊕This is a margin note - it doesn't have a number like sidenotes do. It provides:

1. Beautiful typography with the ET Book font family
2. Sidenotes instead of footnotesSidenotes are much better than footnotes because they don't interrupt the reading flow.
3. Clean, minimal layouts
4. Responsive design that works on all devices

The result is web content that is both beautiful and highly readable.

Implementation Notes

When implementing Tufte CSS in your own projects, remember:

• Use sidenotes sparingly and only when they add real value
• Keep your color palette minimal
• Let whitespace do the heavy lifting in your design⊕Whitespace is not wasted space - it's a design element that improves readability.
• Focus on content hierarchy through typography, not decoration

"The commonality between science and art is in trying to see profoundly - to develop strategies of seeing and showing."

— Edward Tufte

This philosophy guides both the original Tufte designs and this CSS implementation.Tufte's books like "The Visual Display of Quantitative Information" are masterclasses in information design.