Use Next-gen CSS Today (Post CSS Configs)

Sep 12, 2022

Dive into the world of next-gen CSS with insights on how PostCSS can transform your workflow! Discover the power of plugins for importing, nesting, and utilizing CSS variables. The hosts share their excitement about media query ranges and custom media queries that streamline designs. Plus, hear about Prismic, a tool for building dynamic websites with ease, and get a sneak peek into the Sentry conference for developers. Join the conversation on modern CSS tools and enhance your coding experience!

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PostCSS Import

Use PostCSS Import for cleaner CSS imports.
It compiles imports, moving code between files like Sass, improving performance over native CSS imports.

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CSS File Organization

Organize CSS into smaller, manageable files like themes, utilities, base, colors, variables, headings, and forms.
This improves code organization and maintainability.

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PostCSS Nesting

Choose the appropriate PostCSS nesting plugin based on your project's needs.
For existing Sass projects, the Sass-style nesting plugin simplifies migration; for new projects, the spec-compliant nesting plugin is recommended.

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In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about next generation CSS that you can use today with PostCSS including importing, nesting, variables, media query ranges, custom media queries, and more.

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Show Notes

00:27 Welcome
01:30 Sponsor: Prismic
02:54 Sponsor: Sentry
03:53 Do we use Post CSS?
05:22 Presets and plugins
06:19 Plugins we’re using

"postcss-import" @import './elements/headings.css';

09:48 PostCSS Nested
12:59 Variables (Custom Properties)
15:50 Media Query Ranges
PostCSS Media Minmax
17:16 Custom Media Queries

"postcss-media-minmax" @media screen and (width >= 500px) and (width <= 1200px) "postcss-custom-media" @custom-media --below_small (width < env(--small_bp)); @media (--above_small) {}

18:35 Env Vars

"postcss-env-function" env(--small_bp)

20:12 Color Function and Color Function Notation

/* color-function */ p { color: color(display-p3 1 0.5 0); color: color(display-p3 1 0.5 0 / .5); }

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