Let's look at using CSS as an efficient alternative to JavaScript for creating simple timers. We'll use modern CSS properties like @property, @keyframes, and pseudo-elements with counter() values.

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Learn how to make a CSS timer on a website using CSS counters, @property, pseudo elements, and @keyframes. No JavaScript required!

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