New css features
Here are some of the new CSS features that have been introduced in recent years:
- CSS Grid: A two-dimensional grid system that allows you to create complex layouts with ease. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Flexbox: A flexible box layout system that allows you to create flexible and responsive layouts. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Variables (Custom Properties): A way to define custom properties that can be used throughout your CSS code. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Shapes: A way to create complex shapes using CSS, such as polygons and circles. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Gradients: A way to create gradients using CSS, such as linear and radial gradients. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Animations: A way to create animations using CSS, such as keyframe animations. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Transitions: A way to create smooth transitions between different styles using CSS. Introduced in CSS3.
- CSS Media Queries: A way to apply different styles based on different media types, such as screen or print. Introduced in CSS2.
- CSS Pseudo-Elements: A way to style specific parts of an element, such as the first letter or last child. Introduced in CSS2.
- CSS Pseudo-Classes: A way to style elements based on their state, such as hover or active. Introduced in CSS2.
- CSS Selectors: A way to target specific elements using CSS, such as by class or ID. Introduced in CSS1.
- CSS Units: A way to specify units for measurements in CSS, such as pixels or percentages. Introduced in CSS1.
Some of the new features introduced in CSS4 and CSS5 include:
- CSS Regions: A way to create regions that can be used to flow content across multiple elements. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Exclusions: A way to create exclusions that can be used to exclude content from a specific area. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Shapes: A way to create complex shapes using CSS, such as polygons and circles. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Masking: A way to create masks that can be used to hide or reveal content. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Compositing: A way to create compositing effects that can be used to combine multiple images or elements. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Filter Effects: A way to create filter effects that can be used to modify the appearance of an element. Introduced in CSS4.
- CSS Variable Functions: A way to perform mathematical operations on CSS variables. Introduced in CSS5.
- CSS Conditional Rules: A way to apply different styles based on different conditions, such as the presence of a specific class. Introduced in CSS5.
- CSS Logical Properties: A way to define properties that can be used to style elements in a logical way, such as left and right instead of margin-left and margin-right. Introduced in CSS5.
- CSS Containment: A way to define a containment context that can be used to optimize the rendering of an element. Introduced in CSS5.
These are just a few examples of the many new features that have been introduced in CSS over the years.