DEV Community

Cover image for 5 Useful CSS Tips and Tricks Every Developer Should Know
kingsley agana
kingsley agana

Posted on

5 Useful CSS Tips and Tricks Every Developer Should Know

5 Useful CSS Tips and Tricks Every Developer Should Know

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a powerful tool for enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of web pages. As a developer, mastering these CSS tricks can significantly improve your workflow and make your designs stand out. Let's dive into some essential tips:

  1. Hover Effects: Add interactivity to your elements using the :hover selector. For instance, create a button that changes color and border when hovered over:

    button:hover {
        color: #0062FF;
        border: #0062FF solid 1px;
        background: #FFFF99;
    }
    
  2. Resize Images to Fit Containers: Use height, width, and object-fit properties to adjust images within a container:

    .random-image {
        height: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
    }
    
  3. Override Styles with !important: When you need to override other style declarations, use !important:

    p {
        background-color: yellow;
    }
    .className {
        background-color: blue !important;
    }
    #idName {
        background-color: green;
    }
    
  4. Truncate Text with Ellipsis: Prevent text overflow by adding an ellipsis:

    .text {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        width: 200px;
    }
    

5.Create Responsive Typography: Use vw (viewport width) units for responsive font sizes:

.h1 {
    font-size: 5vw;
}
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Remember, practice makes perfect! Incorporate these tips into your projects and watch your CSS skills flourish. Happy coding! 🚀


Feel free to explore these techniques further and adapt them to your specific needs. If you have any questions or need more examples, don't hesitate to ask! 😊.

Top comments (0)