CSS Variables Tutorial (CSS Custom Properties)

Traversy Media · Beginner ·🛠️ AI Tools & Apps ·8y ago
Skills: HTML & CSS80%

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CSS Variables Tutorial covering CSS Custom Properties, dynamic values in CSS without Sass or Less, using Codepen for examples

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In this video we will dive into CSS variables, also called CSS custom properties. We can now have dynamic values in our CSS without the use of a CSS pre-processor like Sass or Less SPONSOR: Check out Coding Dojo - http://www.codingdojo.com/l/yt/tr CODE: Codepen for this video https://codepen.io/bradtraversy/pen/VyPNOr 💖 BECOME A PATRON: Show support & get perks! http://www.patreon.com/traversymedia VISIT MY WEBISTE: Check Out My Udemy Courses http://www.traversymedia.com FOLLOW TRAVERSY MEDIA: http://www.facebook.com/traversymedia http://www.twitter.com/traversymedia http://www.instagram.com/traversymedia https://discord.gg/traversymedia
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This video teaches CSS variables, also known as CSS custom properties, allowing for dynamic values in CSS without pre-processors like Sass or Less. It covers the basics of CSS variables and how to use them in web development.

Key Takeaways
  1. Define CSS variables using the -- prefix
  2. Use the var() function to access CSS variables
  3. Update CSS variables dynamically using JavaScript
  4. Apply CSS variables to different HTML elements
  5. Experiment with CSS variables on Codepen
💡 CSS variables enable dynamic styling without the need for CSS pre-processors, making it easier to maintain and update web applications

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