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CSS Utility Classes and “Separation of Concerns” (2017)
Over the last several years, the way I write CSS has transitioned from a "semantic" approach to something more like what people call "functional CSS." In this post I explain how I got to this point and share some of the lessons and insights I've picked up along the way.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2019 | CSS Utility Classes and “Separation of Concerns” (2017) by aarondf | 280 | 106 |
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