what is meant by z-index in css code example

Example 1: css z index

img {
  position: absolute; 
  /*position: relative;
  //position: fixed;*/
  left: 0px;
  top: 0px;
  z-index: -1;
}

The z-index property specifies the stack order of an element.

Example 2: what is a z index in css

Definition and Usage. The z-index property specifies the stack order of an element. An element with greater stack order is always in front of an element with a lower stack order. Note: z-index only works on positioned elements (position: absolute, position: relative, position: fixed, or position: sticky).
Default value: auto