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Cascading style sheets are the foundation of webpage and application presentation. Front runner considers different approaches and aspects of this fundamental concept…

Critical Rendering Path Example Explained

A clear critical rendering path example for front-end developers, with step-by-step browser behaviour and practical ways to improve page load speed.


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CSS Modules vs Styled Components

CSS Modules vs styled components: learn the real trade-offs in React styling, from performance and DX to scaling teams and design systems.


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Flexbox vs Grid Layout: Which Should You Use?

Flexbox vs grid layout explained in plain English. Learn the real differences, when to use each, and how to avoid common CSS layout mistakes.


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What Is Critical CSS

Learn what critical & non-critical CSS is, its benefits and how to optimise webpage CSS performance. Speed up now!


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What is Browser Wanking?

A favourite past time for any Front End developer that won’t make you go blind! Read on to join in the fun!


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What are CSS Psuedo elements?

Learn what pseudo elements in CSS are, their benefits and how to use them for stunning web styling


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What is a Block Element Modifier?

The BEM (Block Element Modifier) approach to CSS naming class convention that can be used in projects of all sizes – once familiar, developers using this convention they can collaborate & expand in a coordinated approach


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What Does a CSS Reset Do?

A style reset is a set of style declarations used to clear any browser’s default formatting of HTML elements to provide a reliable baseline upon which web developers can apply their project styles


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