Modern Web Podcast S12E28- The Evolution of CSS: From Early Days to Flexbox & Grid with Kevin Powell
Description
In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, CSS expert Kevin Powell discusses the evolution of CSS, from the early days of CSS3 to the rapid advancements with Flexbox, Grid, and the latest innovations. Kevin explains how CSS is making strides to integrate features that previously required JavaScript, like scroll-driven animations and popovers, simplifying development and improving performance. He also touches on the importance of understanding the fundamentals of CSS, debugging techniques, and the future of tools like Tailwind and Sass.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction and Technical Setup Issues
01:05 - Guest Introduction: Kevin Powell
02:00 - Kevin's Journey into CSS and Content Creation
03:21 - Evolution of CSS: From CSS3 to Modern Features
05:46 - The Role of JavaScript in CSS and New Features
08:08 - Popovers, Anchor Positioning, and Progressive Enhancement in CSS
10:26 - Discussion on SAS, Tailwind, and CSS Tools
12:35 - Challenges with Tailwind and Over-Componentization
14:57 - The Importance of Learning Core CSS Principles
16:56 - The "CSS is Hard" Memes and Overcoming CSS Frustration
19:12 - Formatting Contexts and Advanced CSS Concepts
21:31 - Opportunities for Junior Developers to Master CSS
23:54 - Browser Discrepancies and the Future of Web Standards
26:14 - Refactoring CSS for Performance and Best Practices
27:50 - Favorite CSS Resources and Conferences
28:26 - Imposter Syndrome and Kevin's Speaking Journey
29:55 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Kevin Powell Online
Follow Kevin Powell on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/KevinJPowell
Github: https://github.com/kevin-powell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kevinpowell
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