Starting from version 49, Chrome supports custom properties, namely CSS Variables. Now, another central element of professional programming is ported to the browser without any additional requirements. Variables: Central Element of Structured Programming Variables are an irreplaceable part of professional programming. Just imagine having to manually redefine the values for every single application area instead of having them managed as variables from one central spot . Searching and replacing things if necessary would take a bunch of effort even with professional development tools. However, until now, this procedure was inevitable when using CSS. Only since Chrome 49, Google’s browser supports variables in the shape of CSS custom properties, also when it comes to the creation of stylesheets. As expected, this is certainly useful. You won’t want to ever miss it once you’ve gotten used to it. CSS Custom Properties: This (and More) Can be Done With CSS Variables CSS Custom Properties are useful for many purposes. An instantly understandable example is the page-wide alteration of color values. CSS itself is already a relief in this regard. Thinking back at my first design in the 90s, I still feel uneasy today. Without CSS, I used to newly place colors on every […]* You might also be interested in the following articlesWeb App Manifest: Open Websites Like Native Apps on Mobile DevicesPost Snippets for WordPress: You Need This PluginStyling SVG with CSS: Capabilities and LimitationsComing to a Screen Near You: CSS3 Animations and The New JavaScript…CSS3: InDesign-Like Text Formatting with Exclusions and RegionsUnderstanding ECMAScript 6: Template Strings (#2)
