Css Articles
Always aim high
A web developer explains how using a universal CSS selector for text-decoration properties can reduce code and improve styling efficiency.
How camel-cased classes are way better than kebab-cased classes
The author argues that using camel-cased CSS class names is superior to traditional kebab-cased BEM syntax for modern, modular CSS development.
Container queries land in stable browsers
Container queries and container query units are now stable in all modern browsers, enabling responsive components based on parent element size.
The Index is launching next week
Announcement of The Index, a new web-first newsletter from Set Studio featuring websites, articles, tutorials, and underrated tech writing.
My CSS Wishlist
A developer shares a personal wishlist of desired CSS features, including flex wrapping detection, logical gradients, and easing for smoother visual effects.
My favourite 3 lines of CSS
A deep dive into a powerful 3-line CSS utility for managing vertical spacing and flow in web layouts, explaining its evolution and practical applications.
Interop 2023
Interop 2023 is a cross-browser initiative targeting 26 key web features, including CSS :has(), math functions, and font palettes, for improved compatibility.
How the CSS box-sizing property works
Explains the CSS box-sizing property, how it affects element sizing, and why border-box is commonly used for predictable layouts.
The Guide To Responsive Design In 2023 and Beyond
A guide exploring modern responsive web design techniques, including fluid layouts, container queries, and user preference media queries for 2023 and beyond.
Update to Build Excellent Websites
Andy Bell updates his 'Build Excellent Websites' site with a talk video and source code, focusing on letting the browser control design.
A Quick Website Redesign
A developer shares the process and technical decisions behind redesigning their personal blog, focusing on CSS improvements and workflow.
Improving “likes” on my site
A developer details technical optimizations for displaying social media 'likes' on a personal blog, focusing on lazy loading and CSS tricks.
Disentangling Frameworks
A developer explores the challenges of using CSS container queries within a Tailwind CSS project, discussing framework pragmatism and polyfill issues.
Line heights in CSS work better with ratios
Explains why using unitless ratios for CSS line-height is better than fixed pixel values for responsive, flexible typography.
For when someone asks if I’ve written about my Tailwind setup
A developer shares his detailed article on using Tailwind CSS as a utility class generator, not a full framework.
2022 in Review
A front-end developer's 2022 review covering work with Vue and D3.js, writing for tech publications, CSS trends, and integrating climate action into tech.
My 2022 In Review
A front-end developer's 2022 review covering conference talks on CSS, writing technical articles, and personal projects like a CSS browser support tool.
2023, the year of websites
The article argues that 2023 will be a year for personal websites, driven by instability on social media platforms, and encourages owning your own web space.