You no longer need JavaScript: an overview of what makes modern CSS so awesome
13 days ago
- #javascript
- #css
- #web-development
- Modern JavaScript frameworks often bloat websites, causing slow load times and errors.
- HTML and CSS alone can achieve a lot without needing JavaScript for many websites.
- CSS has evolved with new features like nesting, relative colors, and improved theming.
- Modern CSS includes quality-of-life improvements making it easier and more powerful to use.
- CSS animations and transitions are smoother and more performant than JavaScript alternatives.
- New CSS features like @starting-style, light-dark() function, and responsive viewport units enhance usability.
- CSS can handle input validation, hover effects, and animations without JavaScript.
- The article advocates for using CSS for performance, accessibility, and simplicity where possible.
- CSS is presented as an art form, allowing creative expression in web development.