BEM 101
An excellent introduction into BEM (Block, Element, Modifier) methodology, a popular naming convention for classes in HTML and CSS.
Issue #157
Browser Representatives on CSS Performance
There are no simple, cast-iron rules in relation to CSS performance that can be banked upon in every situation.
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Articles & Tutorials
Loading CSS Without Blocking Render
Keith Clark demonstrates a technique to get content in front of visitors as quickly as possible by asynchronously downloading stylesheets to prevent them from blocking page render.
Living Style Guide Tools In-depth Overview
Living Style Guides are here to help you transform your Front-end codebase into well-described pattern libraries with minimal efforts. But to make them really efficient, you need to choose the proper tools.
An Introduction to the CSS will-change Property
Nick Salloum looks at the CSS will-change property, what it is, when and how to use it, and how not to use it.
Adding Appeal to Your Animations on the Web
Donovan Hutchinson shows to add appeal to your designs by combining multiple animations, delays and timing functions.
DevTools State of the Union
Addy Osmani explores new features of Chrome DevTools: paint profiling, animation inspection and updates to the JavaScript editing workflow with V8.
Inspiration
CSS Raindrops on a Window
Pure CSS raindrops on a window by Lucas Bebber.