10 Tips to Write CSS Faster

Kickstart for New Webdeveloper

Import Fonts

Import the  fonts at the top of the CSS file. I always use Google Fonts. Later we can assign this font to any selector like body, html, div, h1 etc.  Typography makes website looks amazing. 

Universal Styles

Apply the universal style with * seletctor and making the padding to 0, margin to 0 and box-sizing to border box for all element of html file. Which will help create the consistency over the entire web page

html properties

Use some important properties in html like font-size, scroll behavour, overflow, width & height. These properties will apply over html document. 

body properties

body selector is equaly important like html selector. Mention font-family, dosplay, color related properties to entire body and later we can change for each selector as per need.

Typography

One essential CSS tip for new web developers is to define fonts, text sizes, and heading styles. This helps maintain a consistent web page structure and improves readability

Buttons & Forms

Applying default styles to buttons and forms not only enhances visual consistency but also helps new web developers write CSS faster and more efficiently.

Utility classes

Create custom utility classes based on your requirements. Simply add these class names to the HTML elements, and the associated styles will be applied

<a> and <ul> tag

Resetting some common properties of the anchor (<a>) and list (<ul>) tags is essential, as they are frequently used throughout a website. Styling them individually each time can be tedious and confusing.

Animations

Web pages with smooth motion effects often appear more modern and engaging. One essential CSS tip is to create common animations and transitions, making it easier to apply

Media Queries

The mobile-first approach in CSS is a responsive web design strategy where styles are initially written for mobile devices and then gradually adapted for larger screens using media queries.

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