Issue #104

In this write-up Addy Osmani looks at build tasks you can use to remove unused CSS in your pages.

Aleksandar Goševski demonstrates how can Compass’s sprite tools save you a ton of effort. Seriously, creating sprites with Compass is a breeze.

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Eric Portis explains in detail the limitations of media queries and what is the role of sizes and srcset attributes in the new proposed <picture> element.

Very interesting read on inner-workings of CSS. Benjamin Poulain explains how and why is CSS compiled at the lowest levels of the language and what is being done to improve CSS performance.

Is the latest Flexbox implementation slower than CSS table layout? Yes, it is. But not enough to concern yourself about. Ben Frain will tell you more.

Scott Jehl argues that Progressive Enhancement actually frees us to focus on the costs of building features for modern browsers, without worrying much about leaving anyone out. Do you agree?

Kezz Bracey shows how can you easily create 100% height backgrounds (with a help form pseudo elements) in your flexible multi-column layouts.

Brian Rinaldi shares ideas that can help you avoid getting overwhelmed by the constant influx of new tools, libraries and frameworks.

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Absolutely stunning, hypnotizing, infinitely unwrapping prisms created with pure CSS by the incredibly talented CSS artist Ana Tudor.