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Issue #225

August 10, 2016

Are You Writing Legacy CSS Code?

Are You Writing Legacy CSS Code?

Keeping your CSS in good shape for the long term is about more than a good architecture. It needs to encourage others to contribute. Combine design systems, coding style guidelines, code reviews, testing, CSS architecture patterns and help with contributions to keep everyone focusing on long-term quality.

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Scaling CSS Components with BEM, REMs, & EMs

Scaling CSS Components with BEM, REMs, & EMs

Wes Ruvalcaba explains how a little BEM and cleverness can make extensive use of EMs worth doing, and how it can improve your CSS.

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Articles & Tutorials

The State of CSS Reflections

Ana Tudor explores the options we have today for creating the reflection, illustrates the “almost” solutions, how cross-browser issues cause pain and, finally, discusses her thoughts on what should be done.

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Complexities of an Infinite Scroller

Infinite scrollers are a common UI pattern. Surma explores how to implement this pattern in a memory conservative way that performs at 60fps.

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Full Width Containers in Limited Width Parents

Chris Coyier shows how to create a full-browser-width container inside a limited-width parent.

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How to Use CSS and SVG Clipping and Masking Techniques

SVGs are great for working on the web, and clipping and masking techniques can help you make some stunning designs. Here’s how to get started.

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Ways to Make a UI Accessible

Chris Pearce shares some practical tips you can apply to make your UI more accessible.

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The Illusion Of Life: An SVG Animation Case Study

Michael Ngo looks at how you can use SVGs to create seemingly complex animations from simple illustrations.

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Tools

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Inspiration

3D Stat Bars in CSS

3D Stat Bars in CSS

Jamie Coulter created beautiful 3D bar charts in pure CSS.

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Until Next Week

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