Modern CSS Features and Techniques

CSS has evolved dramatically in recent years with powerful new features that make styling more efficient and flexible.

CSS Grid Layout

CSS Grid is a game-changer for creating complex layouts with minimal code.

Basic Grid Setup

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.grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

CSS Flexbox

Flexbox makes it easier to design flexible responsive layout structure.

Flex Container

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.flex-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

CSS Variables

Custom properties allow you to define reusable values in CSS.

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:root {
    --primary-color: #007bff;
    --secondary-color: #6c757d;
    --spacing-unit: 1rem;
}

.button {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-unit);
}

CSS Animations

Create smooth animations without JavaScript.

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@keyframes slide-in {
    from {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.element {
    animation: slide-in 0.3s ease-out;
}

Media Queries and Responsive Design

Make your designs adapt to different screen sizes.

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@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }
}

Modern CSS makes it easier to create beautiful, performant, and maintainable stylesheets.