About Modern CSS Solutions
Modern CSS Solutions is a free article series on newer CSS features and how to use them in real projects. It is written by Stephanie Eckles, a frontend developer with more than 15 years of experience.
What it does
Each article looks at a common CSS problem and shows a modern way to handle it. Topics include custom properties, container query units, fluid typography, spacing, layout and how to check whether a feature is supported. A companion site, SmolCSS, offers small examples of layouts and components.
Key features
- Articles on specific modern CSS features
- Explanations of how custom property values are computed
- Guides to fluid typography and container query units
- Techniques for contextual spacing
- Small layout examples on the SmolCSS companion site
Who it's for
Frontend developers who write CSS every day and want to update their habits. Students and self-taught developers who want to learn layout and component design.
Pricing and good to know
The series is free and the site describes it as suitable for all levels. Some articles cover architecture, theming and responsive layouts for larger projects. Read the feature support advice before using a newer CSS feature in production, since support differs between browsers.
Highlights
- Articles on specific modern CSS features
- Guides to fluid typography and container query units
- Techniques for contextual spacing
- Small layout examples on a companion site
