When CSS Is Enough and When It Isn't

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There is a persistent bias in front-end creative circles toward doing everything in CSS. Pure-CSS art, CSS-only animations, CSS-only games. The constraint is the point, and the results are often impressive. But when the goal shifts from creative challenge to production quality, the “CSS-only” constraint can become a liability. Knowing when CSS is the right tool and when it is not saves time, reduces complexity, and often produces a better result.

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When CSS Is Enough and When It Isn't