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812: CSS 4, 5, and 6! With Google’s Una and Adam

Aug 23, 2024

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Una Kravetz and Adam Argyle from Google Chrome join to discuss the exciting evolution of CSS. Una brings insights on new capabilities like custom dropdowns and state queries, revealing how they're revolutionizing web design. Adam highlights innovative features like text-box-trim and the importance of browser compatibility. They emphasize community feedback's role in shaping future CSS versions. Lively conversations blend technical depth with light-hearted tech favorites, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast emphasizes the evolution of CSS and its transition from a versioned system to a fluid categorization of features for better developer understanding.

A key topic discussed is the necessity of cross-browser compatibility for new CSS features to ensure they are widely adopted and effectively utilized.

The speakers highlight exciting advancements in CSS that simplify interface creation, allowing developers to have greater control without heavy reliance on JavaScript.

Deep dives

The Evolution of CSS Versions

The conversation highlights the significant evolution of CSS over the past decade, focusing on the introduction of new features that developers have long desired. There is an ongoing discussion about the transition from a versioned system, like CSS3, to a more fluid categorization of CSS features, with references to CSS4, CSS5, and CSS Next. The idea is to create clear distinctions about when various features became available and how to teach developers about these updates effectively. This new organization aims to bridge the knowledge gap for developers who might not be staying current with the rapid changes in CSS specifications.

Intro

2min

Navigating Modern CSS and Bug Tracking Tools

2min

The Evolution of CSS Versions

13min

Navigating CSS Evolution and Browser Compatibility

10min

Advancements in CSS: Shaping the Future of Web Development

14min

Enhancing Scroll Interactions with CSS

3min

Advancements in CSS and Community Collaboration

11min

Tech Favorites and Frustrations

3min

CSS Podcast Adventures

5min

In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Una Kravetz and Adam Argyle from Google Chrome about the evolution of CSS, new features, and the push toward more advanced UI capabilities on the web. They discuss the introduction of CSS versioning, exciting new properties like text-box-trim, state queries, and scroll state functionalities, select, and more!

Show Notes

00:00 - Welcome to Syntax!.
01:43 - Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:19 - The evolution of CSS.
04:07 - CSS versioning and spec levels.
- CSS RFC.
17:49 - Use-cases for allow-discrete.
20:34 - State queries.
24:19 - Where does the baseline data come from?
25:17 - Will the RFC become official?
- The latest in Web UI (Google I/O ‘24).
27:33 - New features Una is excited about.
29:44 - Select.
- https://open-ui.org/components/customizableselect.
- https://codepen.io/argyleink/pen/YzoEPOG.
38:31 - New features Adam is excited about.
39:24 - text-box-trim.
40:59 - State queries.
54:56 - Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.