Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - New CSS Logical Properties
Dec 2, 2019
The hosts dive into the exciting world of new CSS logical properties, which revolutionize web design by accommodating different writing modes. They discuss the shift from traditional layout methods to more flexible styles, making global user experiences easier. Insights into Japanese book layouts highlight the intricacies of multilingual designs. With personal anecdotes, the conversation emphasizes the importance of adaptability in web development, ensuring accessibility for diverse audiences.
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Logical Properties Overview
- CSS logical properties offer a flexible system for positioning and spacing elements.
- This addresses issues with traditional box models in diverse language contexts.
Thinking in Flexbox Terms
- Retrain your brain to think in terms of flex-start and flex-end, like with Flexbox.
- Simplify by breaking it down: block for top/bottom, inline for left/right in English.
Box Model Reorientation
- The box model itself isn't different; its orientation is.
- It's now oriented based on rendering context, not a fixed top/bottom, left/right.